Bl. Emperor Karl and S.O.G. Empress Zita (Revisited) with guest Caitrin Bennett

About this episode

The episode discusses the lives of Blessed Emperor Karl and Servant of God Empress Zita, highlighting their faith and virtues.

In addition to being the last royalty of the of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Blessed Karl and Servant of God Zita lived lives of incredible faithfulness, generosity and heroic virtue! Since this episode was recorded in 2022, Caitrin Bennett published her book mentioned in the episode! Please check out Holier Matrimony: Married Saints, Catholic Vows, and Sacramental Grace by Caitrin Bennett to hear more about Blessed Emperor Karl, his wife Zita, and many more married Saints. Blessed Karl and Servant of God Zita. Pray for us!

People in this episode

Guest: Caitrin Bennett

Topics covered

• royalty
• faithfulness
• generosity
• heroic virtue
• married saints
• Catholicism

Keywords

• Blessed Karl
• Empress Zita
• Austro-Hungarian Empire
• Caitrin Bennett
• married saints
• Catholic vows
• sacramental grace

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Austro-Hungarian Empire

Books & works: Holier Matrimony: Married Saints, Catholic Vows, and Sacramental Grace

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