About this episode

The episode explores the life and impact of Saint Boniface, focusing on his contributions to faith and civilization.

What can a missionary from the eighth century teach us about faith, leadership, history, and using our talents well? Recorded on the feast of Saint Boniface—the patron saint and namesake of Father Boniface Hicks—this episode explores the life of the Benedictine monk known as the Apostle to the Germans and the lasting civilization that grew from his mission. Father Boniface explains how Saint Boniface left England to preach among the Germanic peoples, established monasteries and dioceses, str...

People in this episode

Hosts: Father Boniface Hicks, Joseph Rockey Jr

Topics covered

• faith
• leadership
• history
• civilization
• missionary work

Keywords

• Saint Boniface
• faith
• leadership
• Benedictine monk
• Germanic peoples
• missionary
• civilization

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Benedictine

Places: England, Germany

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