Fr. Bruce Riebe reflects on the life of St. Augustine of Hippo, tracing his journey from a life of excess to becoming one of the Church's greatest theologians and doctors, guided by the persistent prayers of his mother, St. Monica. The conversation then turns to the Byzantine Catholic tradition surrounding the Passion of St. John the Baptist, unpacking the remarkable history of the "three findings" of his head across the fourth through ninth centuries. Listeners come away with a deeper appreciation for how human frailty, perseverance, and grace intertwine in the stories of these two pivotal saints.