The Life of Saint Thomas of Villanova

22/09/2025 37 min

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Episode Synopsis

Step inside the extraordinary life of Saint Thomas of Villanova — the brilliant scholar, fiery preacher, and humble archbishop who became known as the Father of the Poor. From his childhood in Castile, where he gave bread to beggars at his parents’ mill, to his reluctant rise as Archbishop of Valencia, Thomas lived a life that seemed almost impossible in its radical charity.In this episode, you’ll hear: • The inspiring stories of his childhood generosity and early mystical prayer life. • How he turned down wealth and honor to live as a humble Augustinian friar. • His fearless sermons that shook Spain’s nobility and comforted its peasants. • Miracles, mystical visions, and the hidden depth of his union with God. • The unforgettable final days of a saint who died as poor as the beggar at his door.Thomas of Villanova’s story is not just history—it’s a challenge to our own comfort. What would it mean to give away everything for love of Christ?✨ If you love stories of the saints, Catholic mysticism, and lives that changed the world, this is an episode you cannot miss.