Resistance Podcast #198: Leo DuPont - Apostle of the Holy Face & The Greatest Miracle Worker Ever

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In this episode, Steve Cunningham (Sensus Fidelium) is joined by Martin (a relative by marriage) to uncover the astonishing life of Venerable Leo (Leon) Dupont, famously known as the “Holy Man of Tours.” Pope Pius IX reportedly praised him as one of the greatest miracle workers in Church history—yet most Catholics today have never heard his name. We cover Leo Dupont’s family roots in Martinique, his tragic losses (wife, daughter, brother), and how his suffering helped form a profound life of reparation: giving away wealth, fighting blasphemy, restoring Catholic life after the French Revolution, and promoting devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus. Call to action: Pray for Venerable Leo Dupont’s intercession, practice acts of reparation, and help spread the Holy Face devotion—especially in an age of public blasphemy and contempt for the sacred. 00:00 – Welcome + introducing Leo Dupont (“Holy Man of Tours”) 00:49 – Who is Leo Dupont and why nobody knows him 01:36 – Martin’s connection: genealogy + family relationship 03:18 – Martinique origins: wealth, plantations, and family lines 05:30 – Surprising discovery: Dupont family still in Martinique 06:46 – Local memory: plaques and public history on the island 07:30 – “Righteous anger”: stories of correcting scandal/blasphemy 08:41 – Noble birth + humble life among ordinary people 10:34 – Leo’s evangelizing presence and love for souls 12:06 – Reparation as a mission: stamping out blasphemy 13:08 – Marriage, widowhood, moving to Tours 16:05 – Tragedy: death of his daughter + family losses 17:52 – Early desire for priesthood + “vocation as a layman” 19:38 – Childhood accident + spiritual turning point 21:30 – Leo’s love for the Mass and priestly ordinations 22:01 – Eucharistic devotion + humility before the Host 23:20 – Processions for the sick: Catholic life in Tours 24:35 – French Revolution fallout: destruction of Catholic France 26:45 – Rediscovery of St. Martin’s tomb + rebuilding efforts 28:55 – Reparation explained: spiritual + cultural + political context 30:38 – Reparation and “dirty money”: wealth connected to slavery 33:14 – Leo’s radical charity: giving away fortune 36:40 – Post-revolution culture shift: blasphemy normalized 41:58 – Visible reverence: restoring sacred customs publicly 43:16 – Tours as a spiritual hotbed: Carmelites + Holy Face 45:10 – Lourdes era + St. Thérèse later influenced by Holy Face 46:23 – La Salette connection: reparation themes converge 48:11 – Sr. Marie of St. Peter’s visions and the Holy Face 51:33 – How the Holy Face image reaches Leo Dupont 54:24 – The oratory in his home: visitors, prayer, and the lamp 58:19 – The “lamp oil” miracle begins (Lent) 1:00:53 – Miracles multiply: reports of 20 in a week 1:02:06 – Pilgrimages + worldwide interest + requests for oil 1:04:23 – Ecclesial approval and the spread of the devotion 1:06:10 – Leo’s final days: humility and Viaticum 1:07:44 – Rapid biographies + English translation history 1:10:02 – Key books to read (Holy Man of Tours / Golden Arrow, etc.) 1:12:24 – “One miracle away”: cause status + beatification 1:16:10 – Requests for oil + practical devotion today 1:17:39 – Closing blessings + pray for his beatification https://sensusfidelium.us/resistance-podcast-198-leo-dupont-apostle-of-the-holy-face-the-greatest-miracle-worker-the-church-has-ever-had/ https://holyfaceadoration.com/ https://blogpapindupont.blogspot.com/ http://holyfacedevotion.com/holyface_miracles.htm https://theholyface.com/news/booklets/ oil request The League of St. Martin - https://www.martinians.org/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Type SF15 at checkout for 15% off the TAN Books (with FREE shipping) 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ***Donations to Sensus Fidelium is 501(c)3 tax deductible*** #VenerableLeoDupont #HolyManOfTours #HolyFace #HolyFaceDevotion #Reparation #CatholicMiracles #CatholicSaints #TraditionalCatholic #SensusFidelium #Eucharist #Blasphemy #CatholicHistory #France #Tours #SaintMartinOfTours #Carmelite #MarieOfSaintPeter #GoldenArrow #LaSalette #SaintTherese

Topics

• Holiness
• Miracles