Pillar Paths Podcast uncovers the profound influence of Catholic women saints on urban design of European cities and beyond. PPP delves into how the Catholic Church, through the legacies of these remarkable women shaped city layouts, public spaces, and architecture from antiquity to early modern era.
In the 7th century, St. Hilda built a monastery atop a cliff, sparking a town that’s still a gem today. Over five days, we’ll trace her story—from missionary spark to medieval marvels—plus travel tips and foodie treats for you explorers. It’s a tale of faith and stone on England’s wild coast—let’s dive into Hilda’s world.
"Strive to follow the path of goodness and holiness, and let your light shine before all.” -St. Hilda
2 Apr 2025
St. Brigid of Kildare 4: Monastic Influence
St. Brigid’s Kildare—monastery and tomb, cathedral and tower, her well. Today, her monastic influence grows Kildare, relics driving it—plus tourist tips! She shaped a medieval hub—let’s explore!
2 Apr 2025
St. Brigid of Kildare 3: The Well that connects
Welcome to Sacred Spaces! We’ve been with St. Brigid—Monday, her monastery and tomb sparked Kildare; yesterday, her cathedral and tower rose. Today, we’re at St. Brigid’s Well—a medieval lifeline beyond her relics, plus a store drop! Her faith flows wide—let’s dive in.
26 Mar 2025
St. Brigid of Kildare: Cathedral and Tower
Brigid’s monastery starts in 480—wooden, humble. She’s buried there in 525, her relics drawing pilgrims. By 850, Vikings threaten, so her skull moves to Downpatrick—but Kildare keeps humming. Around 900, a round tower rises; by 1223, a cathedral crowns her tomb site.
26 Mar 2025
St Brigid of Kildare
This week we discuss St. Brigid of Kildare. A woman of kindness, fortitude and confidence. She started a monastery with a miracle and confidence. Her legacy continues after 1500 years!
21 Mar 2025
Zaragoza: Wrap Up and Foodie Friday
We’ve walked Zaragoza’s story—Mary’s vision, the basilica, the plaza, medieval miracles. Today, we wrap it up—how this city lives on as a pilgrimage star, plus some foodie tips to taste its soul. Our Lady of the Pillar built a medieval foundation that’s still pulling people in 2025.
21 Mar 2025
A Basilica Rises Video
St. James in 40 AD, watching Mary appear on a pillar—the spark that lit Zaragoza’s sacred fire. That little chapel she inspired? It’s about to grow. Today, we’re tracing how Our Lady of the Pillar turned a modest shrine into a medieval basilica, reshaping Zaragoza’s skyline with stone and faith. This isn’t just architecture—it’s a city finding its soul.
20 Mar 2025
Welcome to Pillar Paths Podcast
Welcome. Join me as we take paths to the various cities and places around Europe where the voices of women Saints are waiting to be heard. We will look into their Faith and how their Faith shaped places that is still felt today by believers and non believers alike.
20 Mar 2025
Zaragoza: Plaza del Pilar
This episode explores the grand public plaza that emerges to host the vast numbers of pilgrims, tourists and locals all gathering to pay homage to the Mother Queen.
17 Mar 2025
Pillar Path Podcast Zaragoza Intro
It all started with a miraculous pillar that baffled scientist today. A pillar whose material is out if this world. The pillar that the Blessed Virgin Mary stood upon when encouraging St. James the Greater to continue his evangelization in Roman Spain.
4 Mar 2025
Welcome!
An personal intro why I started Pillar Paths Podcast.
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