It’s a well-known and tragic truth that the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.
In this episode, we explore the unique legacy and witness of a specific subset of the holy martyrs - those who perished at the hands of communism, one of the most sinister ideologies of human history and enemies of the Church.
Our guest is Kristen Theriault, author of the recently published book, “When the Sickle Swings - Stories of Catholics Who Survived Communist Oppression.”
This is an inspiring conversation about ordinary men and women who resisted Communist persecution and paid the ultimate sacrifice while professing and defending the faith with courage.
Kristen holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history, and researches Catholics who survived totalitarianism in the 20th century. She’s the editor of Catholic Exchange, a forum for news and prayer devotions, and serves as a media spokesperson for Sophia Institute Press.
Resources
Kristen Theriault (biography)
Kristen Theriault, When the Sickle Swings: Stories of Catholics Who Survived Communist Oppression (2023)
Catholic Exchange
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Please note that this podcast has been edited for length and clarity.