Wannabe Saints

Living Gratitude: More Than Just Words

In this episode, we dive into the true meaning of gratitude and explore how to live it out beyond just saying "thank you." We discuss what the Catechism teaches about gratitude, its deep connection to the Eucharist, and how the practice of gratitude is not just an attitude but an active way of living—especially in our relationships with others, and more specifically, with our parents.
Tune in to hear how embracing gratitude can transform our daily lives, inspire acts of love and service, and deepen our faith along the way. 
 
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True Friendship: 7 Key Steps

In this episode of Wannabe Saints, we dive into the topic of friendship. What does it really mean to be a true friend, and how can we cultivate deep, lasting friendships? We explore the essence of friendship and share seven key steps we believe are essential for building authentic connections. Whether you're seeking to strengthen your current friendships or build new ones, this episode is for you. We hope you enjoy the conversation!
Have a question, comment, or topic you'd like us to cover? Reach out to us at wannabesaintspodcast@gmail.com or on Instagram @Wannabe_Saints.
Mentioned in this episode:
Metanoia Catholic Journal
3,000 Questions About Me: Activity Journal

Why Pilgrimage? Feat. Fr. Chris DiTomo & Katie Baynai

Super excited we got some free time during our pilgrimage to Ireland! We had the privilege of having Fr. Chris DiTomo joining us again, and Rachael’s sister Katie Baynai, the founder of For His Glory Tours, to record with us for an episode on 'Pilgrimage'. We cover the “why?” to pilgrimage, how it helps to build virtue, and the history of pilgrimaging. We also talk about how EASY we have it these days and how to help make each day a pilgrimage on our journey to heaven! 
 
 Links to all the things we brought up:
Katie's Pilgrimage company: https://www.forhisglorytours.com/
The Monks from Silverstream Priory: https://cenacleosb.org/
Justin Fatica with Hard As Nails Ministry: https://www.amazingnation.org/
Fr. Mike Schmitz Eulogy Virtues: https://bulldogcatholic.org/series-eulogy-virtues/
Hotel and town we were in while recording: https://www.gouganebarrahotel.com/  
 
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Anger with Fr. Chris DiTomo - Part Two

Welcome back to Wannabe Saints. In this episode we discussed the questions we had sent in for our topic on anger with Fr. Christopher Ditomo! We hope you enjoy!!
 
Metanoia Journal:
https://shop.metanoiacatholic.com/products/copy-of-metanoia-catholic-journal
 
Theology of Healing talk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF3V45nHNgo&t=3s
 
The Hidden Power of Kindness:
https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-hidden-power-of-kindness/?srsltid=AfmBOopFuQDCR7DPT4BCZt_0iFHH9kaZQq-q46ISsz9g8t1IfwGEI1Lw
 
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Anger with Fr. Chris DiTomo - Part One

In this episode of Wannabe Saints we have a special guest, our friend, Fr. Christopher DiTomo! We discussed the passion and vice of anger. What anger truly is, when it is just and unjust, and when the emotion can turn into a sin. We also discussed the virtues that anger goes against, and how to try and overcome resentment.If you have a question, comment or topic you would like us to cover reach out to us at: wannabesaintspodcast@gmail.com or our instagram at Wannabe_Saints.

Charity

In this episode on Wannabe Saints we discussed the virtue of Charity in depth.
We go through the definition of Charity in the Catechism, that true Charity calls us to love, how Jesus was our example of true charity and how do we live that out in our day to day.
Here are the links to the three books we mentioned in this episode:
I Believe in Love.
My Daily Bread.
Spiritual Survival in the Modern World.
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Bonus episode on Hope- With Fr. James Linkenheld

In this episode on Wannabe Saints we discussed the virtue of Hope in depth with our dear friend Fr. James Linkenheld.
Going through the definition of Hope in the Catechism… it starts with a desire, placing trust in christ, and depending on the grace of the Holy Sprit. Fr. James also dives into the necessity of living in a sprit of poverty in order to place more trust and dependence on Christ and his promises. 
 
If you have a question, comment or topic you would like us to cover reach out to us at: wannabesaintspodcast@gmail.com or our instagram at Wannabe_Saints. 
 

Identity & Dignity

In this episode, we breakdown identity and dignity. We realize these aren’t virtues… But these are important terms to talk about before we really get into virtue. What is dignity? What is identity? Where do these come from? And when we figure it out, how does this change our lives? 
 
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Get to Know Your Hosts!

Get to know the hosts of Wannabe Saints! Who we are, how this podcast came to be and why you should listen to another podcast! In this podcast we break down virtue and try to make it tangible and applicable to your life. We give the facts but also talk about what it looks like to live that virtue in our day to day lives. Here is a link to the book we talked about:
I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
We hope you enjoy!