Born in Brush Creek, Missouri on April 1, 1854, John Augustus Tolton began life with the odds stacked against him. He began life without his God-given rights of freedom, dignity and equality; he began life not as a human being, but as someone’s personal property-as a slave of a white Catholic family. Listen this week, as we learn more about the most Venerable Father Augustus Tolton, the first black American Priest!  His story will inspire you - regardless of your race and/or faith!

Source of Information: Biography of Ven. Fr. Tolton

Book: "Father Augustus Tolton" by Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

Mentioned in this show:  Holy Family Catholic Church

Podcast: Extraordinary Catholics with Hon. Dr. Jayme Mathias

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Welcome to the October Edition of The Book Nook! This is the last Book Nook of the season! This month we revisit some previous Book Nook topics, where I am on my studies, secret time, and so much more!

There is SO much I want to share with ALL of you!  However, I do not want to take up too much of your time. I love reading/studying books/sacred texts, prayer/meditation, music, incense, essential oils, and much more!  Once a month I will be uploading an episode of "The Book Nook" where I will share these and more things with you!  It will also be a good filler for a mid-week/mid-month when you just can't wait for another episode!

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  André Bessette, C.S.C. (9 August 1845 – 6 January 1937), more commonly known as Brother André (French: Frère André), and since his canonization as Saint André of Montreal, was a lay brother of the Congregation of Holy Cross and a significant figure of the Catholic Church among French-Canadians, credited with thousands of reported miraculous oil healings associated with his pious devotion to Saint Joseph.

  Source of information...Biography of Saint André  Bessette

  Saint André Prayer for Healing

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This week we touch on a very touchy subject...abuse...and how that poisons our lives. More so, we talk about how to reclaim our lives, heal from abuse, find strength, courage, and discover self-love. We also talk about the importance of getting help, where to get help, and finding the strength to take that first step of help and healing.

Where to get help...

National Domestic Violence Hotline

800-799-7233

SMS: Text START to 88788

Child Help

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Cover photo by Dan Meyers on Unsplash

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Bruce Lee was a Hong Kong and American martial artist, martial arts instructor, actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and philosopher. In this show, we are going to focus on the philosophical side of this Truly Amazing being via seven mind-shifting insights that will awaken your inner warrior, heal, inspire, and motivate you and your life!

Sources of information...

Bruce Lee Flow Like Water Lost Interview

Bruce Lee’s Profound Philosophy of Life: 7 Mind-Shifting Insights That Will Awaken Your Inner Warrior

Paul Bowles' "The Sheltering Sky" passage

What God Is Not Podcast

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  A former university lecturer in literature and philosophy, Father Lazarus spent 40 years as an atheist. It wasn't until his mother died of cancer that he left his native Australia and set out to come to peace with what happened. His journey led him to God — and to his life as a monk. The blessed Theotokos (Mother of God) has appeared to him several times! Join me as we explore his life!

 Sources of information...

My Life in Christ by Fr. Lazarus El Antony

Desert Father: A Journey in the Wilderness with Saint Anthony by James Cowan

YouTube Playlist of Fr. Lazarus (a MUST see)

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Welcome to the September Edition of The Book Nook! This month we talk about the new pages for the website, recent changes to the podcast, where I am on my studies, and so much more!

There's SO much I want to share with ALL of you!  However, I do not want to take up too much of your time. I love reading/studying books/sacred texts, prayer/meditation, music, incense, essential oils, and much more!  Once a month I will be uploading an episode of "The Book Nook" where I will share these and more things with you!  It will also be a good filler for a mid-week/mid-month when you just can't wait for another episode!

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John of the Cross, venerated as Saint John of the Cross, was a Spanish Catholic priest, mystic, and a Carmelite friar of converso origin. He is a major figure of the Counter-Reformation in Spain, and he is one of the thirty-seven Doctors of the Church. John of the Cross is known gratefully for his writings.

Links to articles shared...

St. John of the Cross Bio

100 Quotes of St. John of the Cross

Help children and orphans in Uganda... Disciples of Hope Ministries

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Happy anniversary/birthday everyone! This podcast is 1 year old - as of September 5th (the day after this show airs)! Infinite thanks, blessings, and love to ALL of you for your love and support for this podcast! We wouldn't be here without you!!

I can think of no better Saint to showcase on this special show than the Truly Amazing...St. Theresa of Avila! St. Theresa is not only a Saint she is a Doctor of the Roman Catholic Church! And...the very first woman to be named a "Doctor of the Church!" Her story is fantastical and Truly Amazing! You won't want to miss this one!

I absolutely cannot recommend this prayer enough! It was our closing prayer/guided meditation on this show. It is SO simple but VERY powerful! Prayer of Recollection by St. Teresa of Avila

Books by St. Teresa of Avila...

The Interior Castle: Study Edition

Autobiography of St. Teresa of Avila

The Way of Perfection: Study Edition

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This week we become Investigators!  Searching for clues and evidence as to who the REAL Saint Mary Magdalene was/is! You would think that after 2,000 + years this would be a cold case. This certainly is not the case!  The historical evidence and clues are still all there!  Come with me and we will discover together the Truth! Investigator hats included! 

Source of information... Who Was Mary Magdalene? by James Carroll

Recommended books...

The Gospel of Mary of Magdala: Jesus and the First Woman Apostle by Karen L. King

The Gospel of Mary Magdalene by Jean-Yves Leloup

The Meaning of Mary Magdalene: Discovering the Woman at the Heart of Christianity by Cynthia Bourgeault

Links to Father Mike Cantor...

Father Mike Cantor's podcast - Logic and the Bible

Father Mike's website - Hello to Soul Ministry

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