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From Sinner to Saint
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Join speaker and author Chris Stefanick, Fr. Isaiah from the CFRs, singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani, 2-time national championship coach Dan Hurley, Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, comedian Shayne Smith, Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem., and so many more as we take a stand against sin and learn to become saints.
Throughout this St. Michael's Lent challenge, we'll journey with St. Augustine through his Confessions – one of the greatest stories of transformation in the history of Christianity. We'll learn to see our sins through God's mercy, trust in His providence, receive His conviction, surrender everything, and leave a legacy that points others to Him.
49 Einheiten
1SaintsWelcome to our first day of From Sinner to Saint! Today, Chris Stefanick and Fr. Isaiah, CFR invite us into the adventure of holiness through the story of Eustace Strubb from The Chronicles of Narnia.
Day 1: Chris Stefanick & Fr. Isaiah, CFR11 min
2ConfessionsChris Stefanick introduces St. Augustine's Confessions as the backbone of our challenge, and Fr. Isaiah walks us through the famous garden conversion scene.
Day 2: Chris Stefanick & Fr. Isaiah, CFR10 min
3Confessions & ConversationsListen to this first conversation between Fr. Gregory Pine, OP and comedian Shayne Smith as they unpack St. Augustine's Confessions.
Day 3: Shayne Smith & Fr. Gregory Pine, OP9-10 min
4Our LadyOn this Solemnity of the Assumption, we officially begin St. Michael’s Lent, and Gwen Stefani leads us in praying the Magnificat.
Day 4: Gwen Stefani & Natalie Stefanick5 min
5Fr. Ambrose HomilyReflect on the Canaanite woman's faith in Matthew 15:21-28, as Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem. of St. Michael's Abbey connects it to Augustine's unlikely path to sainthood.
Day 5: Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem.7 min
6PearsChris Stefanick opens our week by reflecting on the theme of understanding our sins. He walks us through the story of young Augustine's childhood and the famous episode of stealing pears.
Day 6: Chris Stefanick & Fr. Isaiah, CFR11 min
7Sins of the FleshToday we hear Augustine enter adolescence and fall deeper into lust. Fr. Isaiah, CFR reflects on our “broken cisterns” and what it means for what we choose to love.
Day 7: Chris Stefanick & Fr. Isaiah, CFR11 min
8The Wisdom of the WorldToday we continue our journey with Augustine as he reads Cicero and turns from ambition to a search for wisdom, eventually landing in a belief system that conveniently excuses his sin.
Day 8: Chris Stefanick & Fr. Isaiah, CFR9 min
9Story of FaithDan Hurley – husband, father, and two-time National Championship-winning head coach – joins us to share his personal story of faith.
Day 9: Dan Hurley12 min
10Confessions & ConversationsListen to this second onversation between Fr. Gregory Pine, OP and Shayne Smith on Augustine's Confessions.
Day 10: Shayne Smith & Fr. Gregory Pine, OP9 min
11Litany of St. MichaelNatalie Stefanick reflects on St. Michael's role in Sacred Scripture as the heavenly defender, and Jim Caviezel leads us in praying the Litany of St. Michael.
Day 11: Jim Caviezel & Natalie Stefanick5 min
12Fr. Ambrose HomilyFr. Ambrose, O.Praem. reflects on Matthew 16:13-20, Peter's confession of faith at Caesarea Philippi, and draws a parallel to God's unlikely choice of Augustine.
Day 12: Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem.8 min
13GriefThis week, we focus on the theme of God’s Providence. Augustine, now a young teacher, loses his closest friend and is plunged into grief that his belief system cannot answer or console.
Day 13: Chris Stefanick & Fr. Isaiah, CFR10 min
14Deep & Secret ProvidenceAugustine's confidence in Manichaeism collapses after a disappointing meeting with the celebrated bishop Faustus, and he sets his sights on a teaching post in Rome.
Day 14: Chris Stefanick & Fr. Isaiah, CFR10 min
15MonicaToday we hear the story of how Augustine's mother Monica receives a vision about his future faith. Meanwhile, Augustine sets his sights on Rome.
Day 15: Chris Stefanick & Fr. Isaiah, CFR10 min
16Story of FaithNatalie Stefanick – a wife, mother, and grandmother – shares her own testimony of faith. [Please Note: This story contains mentions of abuse and drugs.]
Day 16: Natalie Stefanick15 min
17Confessions & ConversationsListen to this third conversation between Fr. Gregory Pine, OP and Shayne Smith on St. Augustine’s Confessions.
Day 17: Shayne Smith & Fr. Gregory Pine, OP9 min
18Chaplet of St. MonicaOn the feast of St. Monica, Gwen Stefani leads us in praying the Chaplet of St. Monica. Together we will learn from St. Monica’s example and ask for her intercession.
Day 18: Gwen Stefani & Natalie Stefanick13 min
19Fr. Ambrose HomilyFr. Ambrose, O.Praem. reflects on Matthew 16:21-27 and taking up one's daily cross, connecting it to the unexpected cross that Augustine faced in the death of his friend.
Day 19: Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem.8 min
20AmbroseThis week we turn our focus to the theme of conviction. Augustine falls ill in Rome and then moves to Milan for a teaching post, where he begins listening to Bishop Ambrose's preaching.
Day 20: Chris Stefanick & Fr. Isaiah, CFR9 min
21Good NewsAugustine reads St. Paul's Letter to the Romans and finds his own struggle with sin named exactly, along with the answer he has been searching for.
Day 21: Chris Stefanick & Fr. Isaiah, CFR8 min
22VictoryAugustine hears the story of a famous Roman rhetorician, who risked his reputation to be baptized publicly, and is confronted with his own excuses for delay.
Day 22: Chris Stefanick & Fr. Isaiah, CFR9 min
23Story of FaithBear Grylls – husband, father, adventurer, and television personality – shares his personal story of faith. [Please Note: This story contains details of a severe injury.]
Day 23: Bear Grylls11 min
24Confessions & ConversationsListen to another conversation between Fr. Gregory Pine, OP and Shayne Smith on St. Augustine’s Confessions.
Day 24: Shayne Smith & Fr. Gregory Pine, OP12 min
25Chaplet of St. MichaelNatalie Stefanick introduces our prayer today, and Jim Caviezel leads us in praying the Chaplet of St. Michael. Together we will invoke and honor the nine choirs of angels.
Day 25: Jim Caviezel & Natalie Stefanick21 min
26Fr. Ambrose HomilyFr. Ambrose, O.Praem. reflects on fraternal correction from Matthew 18:15-20 and connects it to the self-knowledge Augustine gained through his friendship with Bishop Ambrose.
Day 26: Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem.8 min
27AnthonyThis week we dive into the theme of surrender. Today we follow Augustine as he hears the story of St. Anthony of the Desert and wrestles with his own lack of faith.
Day 27: Chris Stefanick & Fr. Isaiah, CFR11 min
28GardenToday we enter into the garden at Milan and watch the scene of Augustine's famous conversion.
Day 28: Chris Stefanick & Fr. Isaiah, CFR9 min
29GraceIn the aftermath of his conversion, Augustine's friend surrenders alongside him, and Monica rejoices at the fulfillment of decades of prayer.
Day 29: Chris Stefanick & Fr. Isaiah, CFR9 min
30Story of FaithScott Weeman – husband, father, and clinical mental health counselor – shares his personal story of faith. [Please Note: This story contains mentions of alcohol and substance abuse.]
Day 30: Scott Weeman
31Confessions & ConversationsListen to this new conversation between Fr. Gregory Pine, OP and Shayne Smith on St. Augustine’s Confessions.
Day 31: Shayne Smith & Fr. Gregory Pine, OP
32Surrender NovenaNatalie Stefanick introduces the full Surrender Novena, and Jonathan Roumie leads us in praying all nine parts around the powerful refrain, "O Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything!"
Day 32: Gwen Stefani & Natalie Stefanick
33Fr. Ambrose HomilyFr. Ambrose, O.Praem. reflects on the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21-35) and the daily 'reset button' of God's mercy, tying it to Augustine's ongoing conversion.
Day 33: Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem.
34OstiaBeginning the week on the theme of legacy, Chris tells the story of Monica's life, her marriage, and her final mystical conversation with Augustine before her death.
Day 34: Chris Stefanick & Fr. Isaiah, CFR9 min
35BishopAugustine gives away his family's property, forms a community of prayer, and is unexpectedly ordained a priest and later bishop of Hippo, where he serves for the next 35 years.
Day 35: Chris Stefanick & Fr. Isaiah, CFR9 min
36LegacyToday we conclude our journey through the Confessions and reflect on the legacy that St. Augustine leaves behind for the Church and the world.
Day 36: Chris Stefanick & Fr. Isaiah, CFR
37Story of FaithFr. Ken Geraci, CPM shares his personal story of faith.
Day 37: Fr. Ken Garaci, CPM
38Confessions & ConversationsJoin us for this final conversation between Fr. Gregory Pine, OP and Shayne Smith on St. Augustine’s Confessions.
Day 38: Shayne Smith & Fr. Gregory Pine, OP
39Litany of the Holy GhostNatalie Stefanick reflects on the Holy Spirit's work throughout Augustine and Monica's story, and Gwen Stefani leads in praying the Litany of the Holy Ghost.
Day 39: Jim Caviezel & Natalie Stefanick
40St. Michael Novena - Day 1Today we begin the first day of the nine-day novena to St. Michael the Archangel, leading into his feast on September 29. Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem. guides us in praying today for the Holy Father.
Day 40: Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem.
41St. Michael Novena - Day 2On this second day of our novena to St. Michael the Archangel, we pray for the bishops of the Church – that the holy archangels would come to their aid in their spiritual battles.
Day 41: Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem.
42St. Michael Novena - Day 3On this third day of our novena to St. Michael the Archangel, we pray for our priests – that the holy archangels would protect them as they care for us on our roads to holiness.
Day 42: Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem.
43St. Michael Novena - Day 4On this fourth day of our novena to St. Michael, we pray for all fathers – that the archangels would intercede for them so that they will reflect within their homes the providence and sacrificial love of God the Father.
Day 43: Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem.
44St. Michael Novena - Day 5On this fifth day of our novena to St. Michael, we pray for all mothers – that the archangels would watch over them as they renew the world in charity and commend their families to Heaven.
Day 44: Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem.
45St. Michael Novena - Day 6On this sixth day of our novena to St. Michael, we pray for children, born and unborn – that the archangels would defend them whom Our Lord loves so much.
Day 45: Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem.
46St. Michael Novena - Day 7On this seventh day of our novena to St. Michael, we pray for young people – that the archangels would help them know how much God pursues them with His saving and sanctifying grace.
Day 46: Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem.
47St. Michael Novena - Day 8On this eighth day of our novena to St. Michael, we pray for persecuted Christians – that the archangels would preserve them from the threats of evil and win for them the courage to persevere in trial.
Day 47: Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem.
48St. Michael Novena - Day 9On this ninth and final day of our novena to St. Michael the Archangel, we pray for St. Michael’s Abbey and all religious communities – that the archangels would help them to live out their consecrated vocation well.
Day 48: Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem.
49MichaelmasAs we conclude our series, Fr. Ambrose, O.Praem. leads us in the St. Michael the Archangel Prayer to celebrate the Feast of Michaelmas. Join him for a time of celebration during Vespers on the St. Michael’s Abbey livestream:
Day 49: Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem.