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Title: John Henry Newman: Faith, Letters, Legacy

Author: Philip G. Bochanski

Narrator: Philip G. Bochanski

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 4 hours 37 minutes

Release date: August 19, 2010

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Saint John Henry Newman has had a profound impact on modern Christian life. Writer, preacher, counselor, educator, pastor of souls: all of these descriptions and more have been aptly applied to John Henry Newman (1801-1890). Newman's canonization by Pope Francis focuses attention on the extraordinary holiness and inner life of a man who spent most of his earthly years being misunderstood. His trust in God and his willingness to seek the truth eventually convinced him to seek ordination as a Catholic priest. He spent the remaining 45 years of his life in service to the church, and his impact on Catholic faith and doctrine has endured and increased in the 120 years since his death. Understand Catholic virtues by understanding Newman's life and theology. This course will relate Blessed John Henry's earthly and spiritual biographies, taking a particular look at this intellectual and spiritual quest for the truth. Familiarity with the life and teaching of this "saint for our times" will help you to better understand your own journey of faith and will introduce you to a powerful friend and intercessor for all those who seek to be faithful in serving God and his church. Join Fr. Philip Bochanski, CO, MA, on an inspiring journey through blessed John Henry Newman's quest for faith. You will come away encouraged and invigorated by this man's patience, service, and trust. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

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Title: Becoming the Eucharist We Celebrate: How to Nourish Your Faith Every Day

Author: Dan Crosby

Narrator: Dan Crosby

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 4 hours 35 minutes

Release date: April 29, 2010

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

“Do this in memory of me.” You hear this commandment every week at Mass, but what does it really mean? Now you can discover how to become the Eucharist as Christ desired. The celebration of the Eucharist is one of the most sacred and ancient traditions in Christianity. Catholics rightly consider the Eucharist to be the heart of our faith. At the Last Supper, Jesus gave us His own body to eat and blood to drink, but what did he mean when he gave us this commandment? Is it simply remembering and making present what Jesus did at that supper? Or does this command have larger implications?    In this clarifying audio course from Fr. Dan Crosby, you will discover the reason the Eucharist is referred to as a celebration. You will uncover a fuller meaning and challenge in the gift of the Eucharist through Scripture, the early Fathers, and Liturgy. You’ll also gain profound wisdom from such inspiring figures as St. Francis of Assisi and Archbishop Oscar Romero. Over the course of these lectures, you will deepen your relationship with Christ and reinvigorate your participation in Mass and Communion. By becoming the Eucharist we celebrate, you will understand what it means to live a truly Christian life.  This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

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Title: Politics and Religion: A Catholic's Guide to Faith and Public Life

Author: Thomas Massaro

Narrator: Thomas Massaro

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 5 hours 1 minute

Release date: November 19, 2009

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

What is the relationship between our faith and public life? Join top moral theologian and award-winning professor Thomas Massaro, S.J., in exploring the fascinating intersection of personal faith and our work, family, and political lives. Most of the Founding Fathers seemed to assume that private religiosity could be sealed off neatly from the institutions and affairs of state, but history has demonstrated otherwise. Many of the crucial reforms our nation has undergone, from the abolition of slavery to the achievement of civil rights for all, have been inspired by religious sentiment and activism. This series offers a wide perspective on the role of religion in our public life. You will examine the challenge of secularization, the workings of civil society, and the pattern of thought called civil religion. You'll explore precisely how religious voices make themselves heard in the public arena. You will also consider controversial issues such as whether America is actually experiencing a culture war and the possible merits of faith-based initiatives for the provision of public social services. You will come away with an appreciation of the complex relationships among public theology, American culture, and a philosophy of government that emphasizes the pursuit of the common good. By surveying the major features of the church-state landscape today, you will assess the potential for constructive engagement of faith and public life in the years ahead. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

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Title: Understanding The Book of Revelation: A Catholic's Guide to the Apocalypse of John

Author: Bertrand A. Buby

Narrator: Bertrand A. Buby

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 4 hours 56 minutes

Release date: August 6, 2009

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2.5 of Total 2

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

You are probably more familiar with the Book of Revelation that you realize. Revelation directly inspired some of the most famous hymns, including "You Servants of God" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic." Now, you can engage more with this impactful book with the help of an expert guide through this 11-lecture audio series. Your teacher is Professor Bertrand Buby, S.M., a leading theologian and author of A Journey through Revelation. No other New Testament book matches Revelation for its symbolism and richness of imagery. And yet perhaps no other New Testament book has fostered so much confusion, fascination, and artistic expression. For example, the Left Behind book series has sold over 65 million copies, and "Revelation" is a more popular Google search term than "World War II." Until now, reading Revelation and meditating on its message may have seemed daunting or mystifying, but this need not be the case. This beautiful, essential book contains God's hope-filled message in the face of fear and uncertainty. You will come to understand the world behind the text, the use of Old Testament scripture and imagery and the impact of Revelation on the Church through liturgy, worship, and theology. If you ever wanted to get behind the sensationalism surrounding apocalyptic literature and art to gain a deep understanding of this vital book, now you can. Join Prof. Buby on this profound journey today. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

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Title: Great Catholic Saints: Explore Life Lessons from Augustine to Xavier

Author: John Jay Hughes

Narrator: John Jay Hughes

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 8 hours 20 minutes

Release date: January 3, 2009

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3

Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Saints are real people who have encountered the same setbacks, struggles, and failures that confront each of us. Join esteemed Church historian Father John Hughes to learn more about the very real lives of your favorite saints. Along the way, you will learn the answers to questions such as Why do we have saints? Who are the saints and how does one become a saint? Why are so many of the saints former priests, nuns, or monks? and Why are so few saints married? Gain clarity and insight into an area of common misconception: what it really means to pray to the saints. In this fascinating series, the saints you'll meet include a woman who didn't discover her true vocation until she was past sixty, a man who lived for years with a concubine and fathered an illegitimate son, a religious teacher and reformer who was repeatedly charged with heresy, three women who were wives and mothers before they became Sisters, and many more. The words of these great men and women may move you, but their actions will absolutely take your breath away. Join Fr. Hughes as he fondly recalls the memories of some of our greatest Saints, including the pope who, as he lay dying, told his priest-secretary: "We never stopped to throw back the stones they cast at us." This course is part of the Learn25 collection and comes with a free PDF study guide.

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Title: The Early Christianity and the First Christians

Author: Brian E. Daley

Narrator: Brian E. Daley

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 7 hours 17 minutes

Release date: August 21, 2008

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.13 of Total 8

Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 1

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

The winner of the “Nobel Prize of Theology” guides you into the world of the first Christians to explore the circumstances, faith, and ideas that indelibly shaped Christianity. In this bestselling audio series by world-renowned patristic scholar Professor Brian E. Daley, S.J., you will encounter the first Christians and the beginnings of our Church. You’ll examine the social and religious settings of the first Christian communities, the concerns that dominated their thinking, and the literary and liturgical forms in which they expressed their faith. You will explore Christianity from the time of the Apostles through the writings of Origen in the first half of the 3rd century. You’ll begin with a consideration of the world in which the earliest Christians lived: the Roman Empire. Next, you’ll explore the forms of authority developed in different parts of the Christian world and the formation of a distinctive Christian Biblical canon. After following the proliferation of Christian apocrypha, you’ll reflect on the attitudes of Hellenistic philosophers toward the new religion and learn about the first Christian philosopher to claim that title: Justin Martyr.  Through this eye-opening course, you will learn about the ideas and thinkers who shaped our faith, gave us our biblical canon, and have inspired Christians for almost 2,000 years. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

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Title: 10 Christian Mystics and What They Tell Us of God

Author: Murray Bodo

Narrator: Murray Bodo

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 4 hours 46 minutes

Release date: June 26, 2008

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Best-selling author of more than 25 books, including the best-selling Francis: The Journey and the Dream, Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God, and Song of the Sparrow: New Poems and Meditations. From the Virgin Mary and Francis of Assisi to the Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins and the French philosopher Simone Weil, this inspiring course introduces you to the mysticism of ten inspiring luminaries of faith. In 12 lectures, you will look carefully at the lives of these 10 beloved mystics-five men and five women-from the Christian tradition. Bookended by an introduction and conclusion, this series helps you understand mysticism at both the individual community level. A veteran professor of literature and composition, Fr. Murray Bodo, O.F.M., gives you the key to unlock the mysteries of mysticism. This series is adapted from his book Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God. Mystics experience God's presence in tangible and striking ways. As you investigate the original words of women like Thérèse of Lisieux-the beloved saint known as "The Little Flower"-and the modern spirituality of the hermit Robert Lax, you will gain a better understanding of the nature of mystical experiences. Moreover, you will come to see the relevance of mysticism to your personal faith. After hearing the incredible accounts of these 10 exemplars of Christian spirituality, you will discover new truths about God's love for humanity. United by their common experiences of God's presence, these 10 mystics transcend time and place. For Fr. Bodo, their experiences are evidence of God's enduring contact with humanity, century after century. Follow their stories and deepen your own spirituality today. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

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Title: 21 Ecumentical Councils that Shaped Catholic History and Beliefs

Author: John W. O'malley

Narrator: John W. O'malley

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 4 hours 50 minutes

Release date: November 1, 2006

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Internationally best-selling author, renowned professor, and the "dean of American Catholic Historians," Fr. John O'Malley presents his masterpiece on the 21 councils that shaped history. No other institution, except possibly the papacy, has more greatly influenced the church and the larger history of the Western world than the ecumenical council. Most of us, however, know little about it. This course is designed to take you through the fascinating history of the ecumenical (church-wide) council, from its first appearance in Nicaea (325) through Vatican Council II (1962-1965). This 12-part audio series explores the deep issues of faith and the sometimes curious issues of clerical behavior with which the councils dealt. Councils, which were principally (but not exclusively) assemblies of bishops, gathered in the name of Christ or the Trinity, who made decisions binding on the whole church. Those decisions were about either doctrine (what Christians believe) or about "discipline" (public behavior, especially of bishops and priests). You'll explore how councils gave us the creeds, shaped our understanding and practice of the sacraments, and settled major controversies. To explore the councils is to explore the developments of theology and history that have given us the church as we know it today. With this course you will understand why the ecumenical council remains one of the most important institutions in Western civilization. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

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Title: 2,000 Years of Papal History: The History of the Popes, the Papacy, and the Catholic Church

Author: John W. O'malley

Narrator: John W. O'malley

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 14 hours 28 minutes

Release date: November 1, 2006

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.85 of Total 13

Ratings of Narrator: 3.29 of Total 7

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Internationally best-selling author, renowned professor, and the “dean of American Catholic Historians,” Fr. John O’Malley presents his monumental course on the papacy.  This masterpiece series covers the most fascinating history in the Western world. Now you can trace the amazing history of the papacy, the oldest still-functioning institution of any kind in the Western world, in 36 erudite lectures. By focusing on popes that shaped vital moments in global history, you will gain a deep understanding of the people, issues, and ideas that gave us the Catholic church and our world. The story features both trouble and triumph—and Fr. O''Malley deftly tackles both aspects—but above all, it tells of resilience. You will be enthralled as you listen to Fr. O''Malley explains how pope after pope responded to challenges from barbarians, 'Christian' monarchs, disgruntled bishops, and, above all, the faults and failures of human nature in order to guide Peter''s bark through the rugged seas of time. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

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Title: Catholicism 101: The Essential Audio Course by America's Greatest Catholic Educator

Author: William J. Byron

Narrator: William J. Byron

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 14 hours 56 minutes

Release date: November 1, 2006

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

By America''s greatest Catholic educator, this is a must-have course for enthusiastic newcomers, cradle Catholics, or anyone with questions about Catholicism.  Whether you seek a deeper personal understanding or you wish to be able to better answer questions posed by family, friends, or parishioners, this program is essential. Your professor and guide, Fr. Bill Byron, is past president of three Catholic Universities, including the Catholic University of America, and has ministered to thousands of Catholics over nearly six decades. This series is rich food for the mind and the soul from a compassionate Catholic pastor and brilliant Catholic educator.  This course is part of the Learn25 collection.