



358. Gregory the Great
The feast day of Saint Gregory the Great (540-604) is celebrated on September 3 (anniversary of his ordination as pope in 590 AD) in the Roman Catholic Church and on March 12 (the date of his death) in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Protestant Anglican & Lutheran Churches. Truth Unites podcast w…

357. St. Brocard Feast Day
September 2 is the annual commemoration of Saint Brocard (1170-1231). A group of Christian hermits led by St. Brocard settled on Mount Carmel—the biblical site associated with the Prophet Elijah (900-850 BC). These hermits built a chapel dedicated to Mary and eventually became known as the Brothers…

356. The Jesus Prayer
For two millennia, the holy men and women of Eastern Christianity have built lives of reflection, humility, and constant connection to God around a simple sentence, the Jesus Prayer. Mysteries of the Jesus Prayer by Norris J. Chumley at https://amzn.to/4xvy4Yr Books about The Jesus Prayer availab…

355. Joseph of Arimathea
August 31 is the annual Feast Day of Saint Joseph of Arimathea, a member of the Sanhedrin and secret disciple who bravely took the body of Jesus down from the cross and placed it in a new tomb. He is the patron of funeral directors and pallbearers. Truth Unites podcast with Gavin Ortlund at https:/…

Testament 12. Gospel of Mark (Chapter 12)
We continue the Gospel of Mark's fast-moving account of the fascinating life of Jesus of Nazareth. Gospel of Mark available at https://amzn.to/3X3m9Ba Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra mat…

TESTAMENT 55. Acts of the Apostles (Chapter 7.2)
The Book of ACTS continues the story of Christianity and is the fifth book of the New Testament. It recounts the founding of the Christian Church and the spread of its message across the Roman Empire. Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x The Acts of the Apostles book availabl…

John the Baptist, Passion scripture
The Gospels relate the story of The Passion (or Beheading) of Saint John the Baptist; Gospel of Luke (3:3-6/19-20, 9:7-9) and Gospel of Mark (6:1-29). The Feast Day of the Passion of John the Baptist is commemorated annually on August 29. HJSe35. Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/3M6sTId …

354. Passion of John the Baptist
The Feast of the Passion (or Beheading) of Saint John the Baptist is commemorated annually on August 29. It marks the martyrdom and death of John the Baptist, unlike his other major feast on June 24, which celebrates his birth. The word "passion" comes from the Latin word passio, which means "suffe…

E275. Augustine of Hippo
Widely revered across the spectrum of Western Christianity—including by Catholics, Protestants, and Anglicans—Saint Augustine (354-430) is one of the most influential Church Fathers and theologians. 5 Minutes in Church History podcast at https://amzn.to/3BoedCq Saint Augustine books available at h…

353. Augustine’s mother Monica
August 26 is the annual Feast Day of Saint Monica (332-87), Augustine of Hippo’s mother, and an early North African Christian saint best known for her unwavering faith and the 17 years she spent praying for the conversion of her son, Saint Augustine (354-430), who is one of the most influential Chu…