From the Cenaculum, to St. Lawrence in Rome, to Spain. . . this small stone cup has been tenaciously protected and revered for centuries. This week on the SaintCast we interview Janice Bennett, author of "St. Laurence and the Holy Grail," a book that traces the history of the Holy Chalice of Valencia, the reputed Holy Grail that Christ used at the Last Supper.  Mrs. Bennett describes her search for the Holy Grail that brought her from libraries in Madrid, across the Pyrenees to the small agate cup guarded and preserved as the sacred chalice Christ used in Jerusalem at the Last Supper.

Paul talks about his recent trip to Washington, D.C. for the March for Life.  Also, hear news of new Saint Causes from England and the story of a newly found relic cloth with 365 saint relics in Buffalo, New York.  Mail, feedback, a Saint Joke, and more on this week's SaintCast.

Paul takes SaintCast listeners on a tour of ancient Athens, touring the Acropolis, and especially the Areopagus hill, where St. Paul preached his sermon on the unknown god, found in the Acts of the Apostles.

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha miracle approved, more saints to come next year.

Feedback and Saint Jeopardy returns.  Feedback at 312-235-2278

Be my Cyril or Methodius?  We naturally think of today as St. Valentine's Day. In today's SaintCast we learn of the alternate feast day patrons, Cyril and Methodius, as well as the other Saints celebrated on the liturgical calendar this week.

Today's SaintCast features one of my new patrons, eminent Baroque-age neuroscientist, anatomist, and the father of Geology, Blessed Niels Stensen.  Can love of science and religion co-exist in the same person? Tune in to find out.  Feedback, a new St. Jeopardy quiz, and more on SaintCast #141.

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Back from an extended SaintCast break, Paul embarks on a trip into the New Mexico wilderness under the patronage of St. George, the patron Saint of scouting.   Back with all new episodes, including stories from the back country, in 12 days.

SaintCast listener Peter Wiberg interviews Auschwitz survivor Tadeusz Raznikiewicz, from Uppsala, Sweden, eyewitness to the last days of St. Maximilian Kolbe.  You won't want to miss this chilling first-hand account of life in Auschwitz, and the story of how 'Pater Kolbe' gave up his life to save a doomed young man.

Does the Catholic Church 'make' a saint?  Of course not, but in this episode of the SaintCast, learn the intricate details of the canonization process from square one. Also, a profile of the great English martyr, St. John Fisher.

He's responsible that nearly 2 million Catholic men are closer to their faith and families today - He's Venerable Michael McGivney and today on the SaintCast we learn about the founder of the Knights of Columbus from the postulator for his canonization cause in Rome, Father Gabriel O'Donnell.

Yes, don't the Saints always win?  Chalk up another win for the saints.  This week we profile St. Paul Miki and companions, and discuss the moving story of the Catholic Church in Japan.  New book on John Paul II, and a new Blessed from the Spanish Civil War . . A new Saint Jeopardy question, saintly jokes, an appearance by the iPadre, and more giveaways on SaintCast #136.

• SaintCast #25 on Saint Agatha from Catania, Sicily

It's called the largest religious festival in the America, St. Anthony's Feast in Boston's North End.  Paul takes you there to witness the sights, sounds, and festivities on the last weekend in August, simultaneously celebrated in Montelfalcione, Italy.  

Saint news on a possible Pius XII miracle, a new movie on His Holiness, and feedback on San Onofre.

• Pius XII movie site
• Deacon Tom from the Catholic Vitamins Podcast
• If Saints Wrote Conversation Hearts
• Music from Notre Dame Basilica Schola Choir

Ever wonder to whom to pray to help you get through the daily grind?  Here's the man - a saint for the rest of us.  No visions, miracles while alive, no extraordinary penances - just did his daily duty with love for God. Get to know St. Benildus.  Is Mary now appearing in Egypt?  Try your luck at the new St. Jeopardy.  Saints of the Week, feedback, and more. . .

• ROMCAL.net Catholic calendar site
• SaintCast on Anthony the Abbot
• Mary appearing in Egypt blogpost/video
• www.sqpngear.com
• Camino of St. Vincent
• The iPadre