The Life of Saint Isaac Jogues

19/10/2025 39 min

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Journey deep into the wild frontiers of 17th-century North America in this gripping episode on Saint Isaac Jogues, the French Jesuit missionary whose life of courage, sacrifice, and unshakable faith continues to inspire today. From his childhood in Orléans, marked by an early call to holiness, to his daring voyages across the Atlantic, to his years living among the Huron people and his brutal captivity at the hands of the Iroquois—this is not just history, it’s an unforgettable human story of resilience and love stronger than fear.Discover the astonishing details of his mutilation and survival, his return to France where even the Pope called him a living martyr, and his fateful decision to return to New France knowing it would cost him his life. With vivid storytelling, mystical insights, and dramatic real-life scenes, this episode brings you face to face with one of the most extraordinary saints of the North American missions.Whether you’re drawn to tales of adventure, history, or faith, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.Keywords for discovery: Saint Isaac Jogues, North American Martyrs, Jesuit missionaries, New France, Catholic saints, Huron, Iroquois, martyrdom, missionary history, faith and courage.