Step into the fascinating life of Blessed John Duns Scotus—the Franciscan friar known as the Doctor Subtilis, one of the most brilliant and mystical minds of the Middle Ages. In this episode, we trace his remarkable journey from the quiet hills of Scotland to the lecture halls of Oxford and Paris, and finally to his last years in Cologne.

Discover the dramatic stories that shaped him: his childhood devotion to prayer, his bold defense of the Immaculate Conception in fiery debates, his exile from Paris for refusing to betray the Pope, and his mystical vision of Christ as the center of all creation. With vivid scenes and captivating storytelling, you’ll meet a man of both razor-sharp intellect and deep humility, a scholar who could unravel the finest threads of philosophy yet spend long nights weeping before the Blessed Sacrament.

Whether you’re drawn to theology, medieval history, or the mysteries of faith, Scotus’s life will inspire you. Journey with us through his struggles, his brilliance, his mystical prayer, and his final days, as we uncover how this humble friar helped shape the Church’s understanding of Mary and revealed a vision of divine love at the heart of the universe.

Listen now and be inspired by the subtle genius and deep holiness of Blessed John Duns Scotus.