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Title: Thomas Merton on Literature: John Milton, T. S. Eliot, and Edwin Muir

Author: Thomas Merton

Narrator: Thomas Merton

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 3 hours 33 minutes

Release date: November 19, 2018

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Storey Mountain and New Seeds of Contemplation invites you to explore great literature. How can poetry help us understand the world? Thomas Merton's life and works are the stuff of legend. A modern-day Augustine, he left behind his life as a worldly intellectual to join a Trappist monastery. There, he made a name for himself as a best-selling spiritual writer and social activist. This set of six talks reveals a lesser-known side of Thomas Merton: an eminent critic and teacher of literature. His dual identity as a monk and literati make him the premier guide to poetic expression. As you listen along, you will enjoy moments of penetrating insight and reflection as often as moments of levity and laughter. At the center of the talks lies the concept of classical literature: prose and poetry in the tradition of writers like Virgil and Homer. In particular, you will look at the classical consciousness of 20th-century poets T. S. Eliot and Edwin Muir. An all-around literary genius and prolific poet in his own right, Merton reaches the height of his passion and wisdom when he speaks about John Milton in the second half of the series. By tying together an array of writers-from a budding rock star to an epic English poet-you will journey to the heart of the poetic imagination. This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

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Title: The Gospels 101: A Catholic Course on Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John

Author: Ian Boxall

Narrator: Ian Boxall

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 9 hours 52 minutes

Release date: November 7, 2018

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

As a Christian, how do you come to know Jesus? And how can this knowledge transform your life? The four Gospels are foundational to Christianity. Yet Christian readers are often puzzled by the differences between the Gospels, preferring to harmonize the four into a single narrative. Now, this 24-part lecture course invites you to understand each Gospel's distinctive message. Along the way, you will examine theories about how the three Synoptic Gospels are related. You will also learn why the evangelists are symbolized by four living creatures: the man or angel, the lion, the ox, and the eagle. As you will see, each Gospel offers a compelling depiction of Jesus. As you compare the four Gospels in detail, you will gain new insight into Jesus of Nazareth and the ways Christians have developed personal relationships with him through the ages. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide. When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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Title: The Blessed Virgin Mary: A Catholic Guide to The Mother of God in Your Life

Author: Dan Crosby

Narrator: Dan Crosby

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 4 hours 58 minutes

Release date: July 18, 2018

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

From the earliest days of the Church, Mary has loomed large in traditions, doctrines, and devotions. Aside from Jesus Christ, more has been written about her than any other Christian figure. And yet much confusion about her role persists. Luckily, this audio series brings you just the guide to help demystify the Mother of God: acclaimed spiritual director and retreat master Fr. Dan Crosby, O.F.M., Cap. Fr. Crosby delivers lively lectures that endow listeners with an inspiring and informative, fresh and faithful perspective on Mary. Nearly eight years in the making, this 12-lecture series is neither "pious chatter" nor "frilly theology." It is born, rather, of his serious questions about Mary's rightful place in Christian faith, his constant grappling with the "So what?" of effective preaching, and his insights into the importance that God desires Mary to have in our lives. As a person of faith, you've heard a number of epithets bestowed upon Saint Mary: Mother of Jesus, Blessed Virgin, Queen of Heaven. But the title of this series illuminates the view of Mary that Fr. Crosby asks you to adopt: Mary, Mirror of God. For Fr. Crosby, Mary is the perfect reflector of God. As he demonstrates through these compelling lectures, when you look at her, you behold not only her beauty and goodness but also God's beauty and goodness that shines so powerfully through her. This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

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Title: Thomas Merton on the Mystical Life and Martin Buber

Author: Thomas Merton

Narrator: Thomas Merton

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 0 hours 36 minutes

Release date: April 16, 2018

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Join Thomas Merton in exploring life's great questions. In this audio program, Merton will challenge you with questions about man's individual destiny, the human condition, prayer, and the nature of time. Originally delivered in 1965, these timeless lectures have been remastered and released as a set for your enjoyment. Delivered with wit and profound insight, these recordings will transport you into the abbey where Merton taught and imparted his spiritual wisdom. In the first part, you will look at Greek tragedy and Chinese philosophy, both or which rose to prominence in the fifth and sixth centuries BC. The wisdom in Greek tragedy and Chinese thought is linked to that of the Scriptures, and in them we discover similar developments of thought. We see man acquiring a sense of identity and destiny as he comes to terms with freedom and responsibility. In the second half, you will look at the concept of time and how it relates to prayer. The monastic life that Merton lived was one of constant prayer, in which time is experienced differently. Merton looks at such great literary works as Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time and William Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury to explore the concept of time in our lives. Journey with Thomas Merton with these erudite and essential lectures today. Photograph of Thomas Merton by Sibylle Akers. Used with permission of the Merton Legacy Trust and the Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University. This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

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Title: Orthodox Christian Spirituality: Glimpse the Unknown

Author: Stefanos Alexopoulos

Narrator: Stefanos Alexopoulos

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 4 hours 34 minutes

Release date: August 9, 2017

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Explore the rich spiritual world of Eastern Christianity and its 2,000-year history of faith. Tracing their history back to the Apostolic Age, Eastern Christian churches keep alive ancient traditions. Their perspectives are fresh yet steeped in history, familiar yet unique. Now, this 12-lecture audio course offers you a glimpse into the living faith of the Eastern Christian churches and the early traditions that shaped all of Christianity, Eastern and Western. Your guide is award-winning professor Stefanos Alexopoulos, an Orthodox priest who teaches at The Catholic University of America. Under his guidance, you will explore the Eastern spiritual perspectives on such topics as scripture, monasticism, prayer, liturgy, salvation, repentance, and the saints. By looking at these themes through a new lens, you will discover what makes Eastern Christianity different from and similar to Western Christianity. Scholarly yet accessible, these engaging lectures invite you to encounter these traditions and practices firsthand and to uncover the treasures of Eastern Christianity. Today, millions of indigenous Christians live out the Gospel in homelands hostile toward their faith—a faith for which many die as martyrs. These lectures will help you recognize these Eastern Christians as your brothers and sisters in faith. Let the faith of your fellow Christians inspire your own as you bear witness to Christ. This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

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Title: The Joy of the Catholic Mass and the Celebration of Eucharist

Author: Timothy P. O’Malley

Narrator: Timothy P. O'malley

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 5 hours 2 minutes

Release date: July 3, 2017

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

University of Notre Dame’s Dr. Timothy P. O’Malley takes you on an enlightening journey through every aspect of the Eucharistic celebration.  Although it takes only an hour each week, the Mass is one of the most important ways Catholics profess their beliefs in Christian love and mercy. When Catholics express their faith alongside their brothers and sisters, they are not only participating in powerful traditions but also deepening their spiritual lives. Now, this powerful audio series lets you take a leading liturgical expert as your personal professor anywhere and anytime. Grounded in the historical and spiritual developments of the Mass, Dr. O'Malley’s 12 masterful audio lectures will enrich your faith and enhance your enjoyment of each Eucharistic celebration. Whether you are a priest or layperson, you will learn to view the Mass as a spiritual practice for healing in the modern age. To enhance your understanding, you’ll draw on the philosophical, theological, and spiritual insights of such luminaries as St. Augustine of Hippo, St. Thomas Aquinas, Pope Francis, and Evelyn Underhill. This inspiring course will inform your theological understanding and inspire your fruitful participation in the source and summit of Christian life: the Eucharistic liturgy.  This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

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Title: Presidential Pastor: Explore the Big Questions of Christian Life with the White House's Pastor

Author: Charles Pope

Narrator: Charles Pope

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 4 hours 58 minutes

Release date: July 3, 2017

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Join one of the top Catholic preachers and Bible study leaders in America in exploring what it means to truly experience the Gospel in your own life. In this series, you will explore what it really means to know, that is, to experience, the new life that Christ has given us through his death. With Msgr. Pope, you will consider how to grasp this life more deeply and experience how the Lord ministers to us in our lives through his word, the Sacraments, and the sacred liturgy. See how the word of God does not merely inform, but also performs. Our Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose for us. In so doing, he has not only cleansed us from our sins by his precious blood, but has also made available for us an entirely new life by the power of his cross. St. Paul says, "If anyone is in Christ he is a new creation, the old things are passed away, behold, all things are made new" (2 Cor. 5:17). This is not just a slogan. St. Paul is describing a reality that he and the early Christians actually experienced. He is describing the normal Christian life. More than a Bible study or a series of sermons, these talks were crafted to fully engage your heart, mind, and spirit to help you experience life to the fullest. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

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Title: The Martin Luther, the Ninety-Five Theses, and the Reformation

Author: David Z. Flanagin

Narrator: David Z. Flanagin

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 3 hours 52 minutes

Release date: May 26, 2017

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.75 of Total 4

Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

In 1517, Martin Luther changed the face of Christianity—and the Western world—with the 95 Theses. Now, award-winning professor David Zachariah Flanagin provides an in-depth look into the man who set Protestant Christianity in motion. Although he remains the most famous, Luther was by no means the first or last Christian reformer. Understanding his unique importance means situating him in the context of the larger story of Church reform. Why did indulgences become the defining issue of the Protestant Reformation?  This masterful 9-lecture audio course introduces you to Luther’s life, late-medieval theology and politics, and the ideas that sparked a revolution. With Prof. Zachariah, you’ll explore the three theological pillars of Luther’s thought and the Protestant tradition: justification by grace through faith alone, sola Scriptura (Scripture alone), and the priesthood of all believers. After gaining a deep understanding of these concepts, you’ll see how they differ from Catholic ideas. Finally, you’ll explore the conflicts among various reformers that were often just as contentious as those between Catholics and Protestants. We often think of the Reformation as a matter of Catholics versus Protestants, but the truth is much more nuanced and interesting. As you consider Luther’s context and ideas, you will transform your understanding of Christian history. Known for his engaging and erudite lectures, Prof. Zachariah brings Luther and the complexities of his historical moment to life. This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

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Title: Salvation 101: A Catholic's Guide Soteriology, the Theology of Redemption & Atonement

Author: Andre Brouillette

Narrator: Andre Brouillette

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 5 hours 4 minutes

Release date: August 15, 2016

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

"Our hearts are restless till they find their rest in Thee."-St. Augustine, Confessions, 1.1.1. Christianity is a religion of salvation, and Christ is the Savior, but what does it mean to be saved? Through 12 brilliantly taught lectures, you will gain an enhanced understanding of salvation. You will examine such models as revelation, redemption, liberation, justification, expiation, reconciliation, and deification. You will explore many of your most important salvation questions, such as: What is salvation? Who saves, and who is saved? What is one saved from and for? What is the role of Christ in salvation? When is salvation achieved? And, most importantly, how is one saved? As your professor, Fr. André Brouillette explores these questions and many others, you will encounter profound new insights into the Christian tradition. Your journey will be grounded in the Biblical testimony about salvation, especially in the New Testament. You will also draw on insights from theologians, the saints, the Church Fathers, and more. On your journey, the depth and the breadth of the mystery of salvation will unfold before you, revealing how the union with the Trinitarian God is at the heart of being Christian. Exceptionally well taught, this course will reignite your faith. This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

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Title: Becoming Catholic: The Essential Guide to RCIA, Baptism, and Confirmation

Author: Michael G. Witczak

Narrator: Michael G. Witczak

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 5 hours 0 minutes

Release date: July 6, 2016

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Are you or someone you know considering becoming a Catholic? Or perhaps you are involved with ministry and interested in knowing more about the history, theology, and process rites of baptism and initiation? This engaging audio course, taught by one of Catholicism's leading experts, is just what you need. Rev. Michael Witczak (Prof., Catholic University), an leading expert in liturgical history and the sacraments, will lead you through the scriptural origins, historical context, and practice of initiation rites. Designed for anyone involved with Catholic adult initiation or infant baptism, it is a perfect resource for pastors, parishes, initiates, family members, and sponsors. First, you will explore the scriptural origins of the ritual for bringing someone into the church. Secondly, you will look at the early church, seeing how three sacraments emerged from the original ritual unity: baptism, confirmation, and first Eucharist. Finally, you will carefully examine the ways we currently celebrate these sacraments, deepening your understanding of the church's practices. As you move through this course, you will encounter the personal journey to Christ in the church. What does it mean to encounter the living Lord? How does one participate in God's gift of life? You will discover the answers to these questions and many more. Through these lectures, you will gain deep insights into the church and its sacred rituals. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.