Did the Sibyls – the Ancient Greek prophetesses – predict the Annunciation and the coming of Jesus? Justin and Timothy present some theories and read some of the possible prophecies. Justin also reads an account of the Annunciation as witnessed in a vision by Saint Gemma Galgani.The Flowered Path t-shirts are available at our etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1452343565/the-flowered-path-podcast-logo-t-shirtAlso at etsy, we have a section for The Flowered Path including books, artwork, and more related to the topics we cover – and paracord rosaries, made by Timothy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LostGrave?ref=shop_sugg_market§ion_id=40802353Justin’s Substack – The Astrology of the Saints: https://astrologyofthesaints.substack.comTheme music is Mariam Matrem Virginem, played by a forest beggar.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The Pope's Exorcist
Michael Lichens stops by to talk about The Pope’s Exorcist: 101 Questions About Fr. Gabriele Amorth from Sophia Institute Press. We discuss Father Amorth, exorcisms, demonic infestations, oppressions, and possessions, the first exorcist, and more. Support The Flowered Path: https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpathAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Saint Perpetua
The autobiography of Saint Perpetua, a martyr from the second century, tells of her trial and imprisonment at the hands of the Romans. After her death in the arena, a contemporary finished her story. Support The Flowered Path on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpathAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
Mary Beth Bracy discusses two books on Saint Thérèse of Lisieux from Sophia Institute Press: I Would Like to Travel the World and I Believe in Love. We discuss Saint Thérèse’s life, wisdom, and some miracles attributed to this Doctor of the Church. Support The Flowered Path: https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpathAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Christmas Special 2023
It’s an extra-long Christmas episode! Father Dwight Longenecker discusses his book, The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds. Father Longenecker brings a great depth of research to the topic and we learn what Bethlehem might have been like during the time of Jesus’ birth. Brother Richard Hendrick joins The Flowered Path for three segments: a story of Saint Clare’s Christmas bilocation; a discussion of Saint Francis and the Christmas Crib; and a question-and-answer segment covering possession, relics, Poor Souls and purgatory, penance, victim souls, and more. Justin Showalter shares some thoughts on the astrology of Christ’s birth and what the three Magi may have been observing in the skies. Support The Flowered Path: https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpathAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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