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Saint John Vianney
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Saint John Vianney - Year of the
Priest ebook - mp3 audio Ars, France  Bob and Penny Lord visited the little hamlet of Ars in France, where we trace the life of the this Super Saint, known as a Saint of the Eucharist, and perfect confessor. We discuss his church in Ars and his incorrupt body; his confessional, the rectory he lived in, his bed the devil set afire, the Shrine to his incorrupt heart, and the altar where Our Lady appeared to him, and where he was healed through the intercession of St. Philomena. He founded a school and orphanage .. Relive with us the difficulty he had becoming a priest, and the struggle to turn the little town of Ars into a religious town, by closing down four taverns and focusing the people on the one Church. Learn about the many people who came from all over France, including royalty and princes of the Church, to have him hear their confessions and give them absolution. Download mp3 audio file 30 minutes - $4.95 Format: Adobe Acrobat
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St. Therese of Lisieux
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Saint Therese of
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Saint of the Little Way
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Saint Faustina Kowalska
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Saint Sister Faustina & Divine Mercy ebook Follow the life of Sister Faustina through Poland and LithuaniaBob and Penny visited the convents where Our Lord gave Sister Faustina the message of Divine Mercy (Vilnius), and where Our Lord appeared to her & commanded her to have His Image painted (Plock).They walked the same steps she walked into the Motherhouse in Warsaw. They entered Chapel in Krakow, where Bl. Sister Faustina is buried & saw the Sisters praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. The information they gathered make this ebook on Saint Faustina and Divine Mercy unique from any other you have seen. Viewer Comment: Format: Adobe Acrobat
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St. Louis de Montfort
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Saint Louis Marie de Montfort "To Jesus through Mary" Bob and Penny travel through France and trace the life of
St. Louis Marie de
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Saint Catherine of Siena
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Saint Anthony of Padua
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Founder of Lost Articles Bob and Penny visit the land of St. Anthony in Padua, Italy and learn about our great Saint
St. Anthony had the gift of tongues.
He was a great homilist. This is evidenced by his incorrupt tongue,
which is in the Relic Room of his Basilica in Padua. His larynx and voicebox are also incorrupt, further witness to his heavenly gift of
preaching. Make St. Anthony your Saint. Ask him to help you find lost souls.
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Saint Gemma Galgani
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Saint Gemma Galgani
Bob and Penny Lord visit Lucca, Italy, as they go to the birthplace of this 20th century Saint of the Laity, the Galgani House where she received the Stigmata, and the Giannini house,where she experienced Ecstasies, was Mystically Married to Jesus, experienced the Flagellation, shared in the Passion of Christ, levitated into the arms of Jesus on the Cross and battled demons. They interview Mother Vittoria, a Passionist nun, who shares special insights into the life of the Saint. Finally they visit the Passionist Church, where she is buried. They provide special insights into Saint Gemma's life.
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Blessed Angela of Foligno Based on the Book, Saints Maligned, Misunderstood and Mistreated A great
Mystic of the Middle Ages.
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Blessed Anna Maria Taigi Rome at Church of Saint Crisogono They visit the Church of St. Crisogono in Rome, where the body of Blessed Anna Maria is resting. Follow the parallel lives of Blessed Anna Maria and Napoleon Bonaparte. She prophesied his downfall and death. They discuss the place of his final defeat in Waterloo, Belgium, and the Bonaparte palace in Rome.
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Blessed Brother André Bob and Penny Lord climb Mount Royal in Montreal, Québec to St. Joseph’s Oratory and discover how a humble little doorkeeper, named Brother André is the reason it is there.Brother André is known as the Miracle Worker of Montreal, all through the intercession of St. Joseph.Download mp3 audio file 30 minutes - $4.95 Buy Now Format: Adobe
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Blessed Dina Bélanger Bob and Penny Lord go North to Canada and uncover the life of a modern day Mystic.They trace her life from her days as a concert pianist to her life as a Sister in Sillery, Québec. Bob and Penny take you through the events of her life.
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Blessed Junipero Serra ebook - mp3 audio
Apostle of California Bob and Penny Lord visit
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Missions, the legacy of Blessed
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Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
Lily of
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Blessed Margaret of Castello
Margaret was not wanted and abandoned by her parents because of her deformity. Discover Cittá di Castello where she had her ministry, and where her body lies incorrupt in her church. Join us as we tour the Shrine of Bl. Margaret in Citta di Castello and the orphanage for the blind founded in her name.
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Blessed Miguel Pro Martyr of the 20th Century Martyr of the 20th Century Fr. Pro was a Role Model for the Mexican Martyrs who followed him. Although he knew it meant sure Martyrdom, he obeyed his superiors and returned to minister to his flock in the huge Diocese of Mexico City. He played cat and mouse with the authorities, using elaborate disguises until he was caught. He stood before the firing squad, and forgave those who were about to shoot him. With a cross in one hand, a rosary in the other, he cried out "Viva Cristo Rey!" We go to the place of his execution, which sports a tiny sign about a great sacrifice.
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Blessed
Pier Giorgio Frassati Born into a wealthy family, whose father was well known and founder, editor-in-chief and owner of Turin's most important daily paper, La Stampa and state senator, whose views were anything but those of his blessed son, Pier Giorgio grew up a very normal boy, who loved all the things the young of his time and surroundings loved, mountain climbing, football and the rest. But one thing he loved more was Jesus, and he followed Jesus' love of the poor. Pier Giorgio gave most of his possessions away to help the poor, and even managed to get others to do the same. He was given the title, "Man of the Beatitudes" by Pope John Paul II on the occasion of his Beatification in 1990.
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Saint Agatha of Catania Journey with Bob and Penny Lord as they go to Sicily and explore the life story of this early Church Martyr. Saint Agatha is the Patron Saint of Catania. She had protected the city from earthquakes and especially volcanos since the 4th century. Visit the Churches in her honor, the Church of alla Fornace where she was burned, the Church of al Carcere, where she was placed in prison and the Cathedral which holds her reliquary and her miraculous veil that stopped the volcanic lava from destroying Catania.
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Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Patron Saint of Catholic Youth Bob and Penny Lord visit his Shrine in Mantova, Italy and trace his life. Born March 9, 1568 in the castle of Castiglione dell Stivieri in Lombardy. From riches to rags, he answered the call to evangelize, going from Spain to Florence to Mantua where he served in the king's court to Casale Monferrato in northern Italy where he began to practice the ascetic life, to the Jesuit house of San Andrea to the Gesu, in Rome, where he is buried.
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Saints Augustine and
Monica Bob and Penny Lord travel to Milan, to the Cathedral where St. Ambrose taught St. Augustine, and St. Monica came to intercede for her son. Discover how this sinner turned Saint, converted through his mother's prayers, to become Doctor of the Church.
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Saint Benedict
Based on Bob and Penny Lord’s latest book, "Saints, Maligned, Misunderstood, and Mistreated." The Father of Western Monasticism.
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Saint
Bernadette of Lourdes The life of St. Bernadette of Lourdes. We start at the birthplace of Bernadette, the Boly Mill in Lourdes. Visit the Cachot where she lived during the apparitions, and La Maison Paternelle where she lived after the apparitions. Enter the Grotto of Massabiele where our Lady appeared to her. Download mp3 audio file 60+ minutes - $4.95 Buy Now Format:
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Catherine of Bologna ebook - mp3 audio The life of St. Catherine of Bologna She was kissed by Jesus on the cheek. Her face never darkened on that spot.
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Saint
Catherine of Genoa St. Catherine of Genoa was a Wife, Humanitarian,Christian Model, Mystic, and Saint of the laity.We trace her life story in Genoa. She had great experiences with the Souls in Purgatory. St. Catherine lived for many years on the Eucharist alone. Learn about her mystical gifts and experiences. She is respected by Catholics and non-Catholics.
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**Classic ** Saint Charles Borromeo ebook - mp3 audio Hero of the Counter-Reformation Created CCD in its original form
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Saint Clare of Assisi ebook - mp3 audio Sister Moon to Francis' Brother Sun
St. Clare was truly St. Francis' partner in Christ.
She was the first female member of the Franciscan community. She
fought against the whole Franciscan community, including popes, to maintain
the original Rule of St. Francis. After his death, she spent the rest
of her life caring for her ladies. She would not even die before her
rule for the Poor Clares was approved by the Pope.
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**Classic ** Saint Clare of Montefalco ebook - mp3 audio "If you seek the Cross of Christ,
take my heart;
Come with us to the beautiful
Umbrian mountains to
Montefalco, Italy Discover the garden and the miraculous tree which still bears fruit today.
Discover the story of the Montefalco Rosaries made from
these nuts. They come from a stick, watered under obedience to Our
Lord Jesus which is over 700 years old and still bears fruit.
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Saint Dominic
"I give you arms, with which throughout your life,
Saint Dominic consecrated himself and dedicated his
life to the salvation of souls. St. Dominic was also given the gift of the
Rosary by Our Lady when she appeared to
him in France.
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**Classic ** Patron of Youth "Without compromise!"
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Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Edith Stein Martyr of Auschwitz ebook - audio mp3 Auschwitz and Germany
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Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
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Saint Frances Cabrini
Mother Cabrini
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Saint Gabriel of the Sorrows Co-Patron of Italian Catholic Youth One of our powerful Saints for the
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Saint Gerard Majella
Based on the Book, Saints Maligned, Misunderstood and MistreatedTrace the life of St. Gerard Majella and discover this
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Saint John Bosco
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St John of
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Saint Joseph of Cupertino Flying Saint and Patron of students, Join Bob and Penny Lord as they track the life of St. Joseph of Cupertino, the Flying Saint, and Patron of Students.They discuss Osimo, Italy, where the Saint spent his last seven years, where he is buried, and where his shrine is located. Visit Assisi, where he spent much of his apostolate, Rome, where he had a special Audience with the Pope, and Loreto, where he flew to venerate Our Lady in the Holy House of Nazareth. See his chapel, his vestments, and learn about the wisdom and spirituality of Saint Joseph. Download mp3 audio file 30 minutes - $4.95 Buy Now
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Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque
Journey to Paray-le-Monial to the Convent of the Visitation whereSt. Margaret Mary Alacoque received apparitions of Jesus, where He showed her His Sacred Heart, and gave her the promises of the Sacred Heart. Learn about St. Claude Colombiere and how he, along with St. Margaret Mary, was responsible for our devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Download mp3 audio file 30 minutes - $4.95 Buy Now
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Saint Margaret of Cortona
Sinner turned Saint Pope Benedict XVI "Take courage! Fix your gaze on our saints." "Mary Magdalene of the 13th Century" Walk with her as she is transformed from sinner to Saint. Go to Laviano where she was born; to Montepulciano where she lived a life of sin.
See the Church in Cortona where her incorrupt body is interred,
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Saint Martin de Porres ebook Martin was born of John de Porres, a Spanish nobleman and Knight of the Order of Alcantara, and a black free woman, Anna Velazquez. Martin’s father was not very happy to find his child was black. He did not want to be connected with the child in any way. As a matter of fact, on the baptismal record there was no mention of the father at all. The Baptismal certificates read only "Martin, son of an unknown father." But some years later, he officially acknowledged Martin as being his son. We’re not sure if John ever married Anna Velazquez. If he did, he didn’t treat her very well. He spent most of his time in other countries, leaving Anna and the children, Martin and his sister Joan to fend for themselves. Though Martin was not from a poor background, you would not have known it by the way he and his family lived. They were always at least borderline poverty, and sometimes full-blown poverty.Format: Adobe
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Saint Padre Pio
First Priest with
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St Peregrine The Cancer Saint ebook - audio mp3 We bring you the life of this Saint. Come to Forli, Italy; incorrupt body. The Lord came down from the Cross, and healed him of Cancer of the leg, the night before it was to be amputated. We discuss the room where the Miracle took place., and theex-votos, for the miracles attributed to him. This Saint has been credited with many miracles of healing.
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Saint Philomena ebook - audio mp3 Powerful Saint of the young. Saint of Chastity
One of the most popular Saints of the
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Saint Rita
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Daughter, Wife, Mother, Widow, Nun, Saint,
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towns of
Cascia
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Roccaporena
Come with us to the place where St. Rita lived her whole life.
Relive with us the story of this
great Saint of the ImpossibleVisit
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Saint Rose of Viterbo
A Rose will bloom in the desert A fiery teen-age Saint who fought almost single-handedly against family, friends and the government to defend the Church against Frederick Barbarossa in her little village outside of Rome. Come to
Viterbo,
where
the Saint worked,
lived
and died.
She went among the villagers of Viterbo feeding their bodies and souls. She converted a heretic by walking through fire. Her body is incorrupt.
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Saint Teresa of Avila ebook - audio mp3 Carmelite Reformer "At last, at last, a daughter of the Church."
The life of St. Teresa of Avila San José in Avila, Valladolid, and Alba de Tormes where she died. Her incorrupt arm and heart.
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**Classic ** Saint Therese of Lisieux ebook - audio mp3 Saint of the Little Way The Little Flower New Doctor of the Church "If God grants my
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Saint Veronica Giuliani
Come to Cittá di Castello, Italy and discover this extraordinary Saint for our times .Visit the monastery where she spent her life as a religious. We discuss the cell where she lived; the bed she slept on, the pillow-case which still shows the blood-stains from her Stigmata, the tree to which she levitated, the Cross upon which she hung, and the Cross she carried. Discover where the Devil attacked and tormented her. She wrote 20 volumes of her diary, written in her own hand, which may one day raise her to the title of Doctor of the Church. Truly a Role model of a Saint.
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Saint Vincent de Paul ebook - audio mp3
One of the most powerful
Saints of France.
He was sold into slavery. Bob and Penny travel to
Paris and the Chapel of the
Miraculous Medal, where his
incorrupt heart is venerated.
They visit the Church of St. Vincent de Paul where his life story is recounted in stained glass windows and where his incorrupt body is visible. A Defender of the Faith
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Meeting with
members of the Congregation for Clergy, the Holy Father announced that the
Church will celebrate a special year for priests beginning on June 19, 2009.
The year will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of St. Jean-Baptiste Vianney,
Cure of Ars.
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Benedict XVI declared a year of the priest in an effort to encourage
"spiritual perfection" in priests. The pope will open the special year with a vespers service at the Vatican June 19 -- the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the day for the sanctification of priests. He will close the celebrations during a World Meeting of Priests in St. Peter's Square June 19, 2010. The pope made the announcement during an audience March 16 with members of the Vatican Congregation for Clergy. He met with some 70 participants of the congregation's March 16-18 plenary assembly, which focused on the missionary identity of the priest and his mission to sanctify, teach and govern. During this jubilee year, the pope will also proclaim St. John Vianney to be patron saint of all the world's priests. At present he is considered the patron saint of parish priests. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the death of this 19th-century saint who represents a "true example of a priest at the service of the flock of Christ," the pope said. St. John Vianney is widely known to Catholics as the Cure (parish priest) of Ars who won over the hearts of his villagers in France by visiting with them, teaching them about God and reconciling people to the Lord in the confessional. In his address, Pope Benedict said the priestly ministry consists of total adherence to the ecclesial tradition of participating "in a spiritually intense new life and a new lifestyle which was inaugurated by the Lord Jesus and which the apostles made their own." Priestly ordination creates new men who are bestowed with the gift and office of sanctifying, teaching and governing, he said. The pope underlined the necessary and "indispensable struggle for moral perfection which must dwell in every authentically priestly heart." The pope said he was calling for the special year for priests in an effort to foster the priest's yearning "for spiritual perfection, upon which the effectiveness of their ministry principally depends." "The awareness of the radical social changes over the past decades must stir the best ecclesial energies to look after the formation of priestly candidates," the pope said. This means great care must be taken to ensure permanent and consistent doctrinal and spiritual formation for seminarians and priests, he said, specifying the importance of passing down, especially to younger generations, "a correct reading of the texts of the Second Vatican Council, interpreted in the light of all the church's doctrinal heritage." Priests must also be "present, identifiable and recognizable -- for their judgment of faith, their personal virtues and their attire -- in the fields of culture and charity which have always been at the heart of the church's mission," he said. "The centrality of Christ leads to a correct valuation of ordained ministry," he said, adding that, without priestly ministry, there would be no Eucharist, no mission and even no church. Therefore, he said, it is crucial to make sure that new bodies or pastoral organizations are not set up "for a time in which one might have to 'dispense with' ordained ministry based on an erroneous interpretation of the rightful promotion of the laity." "This would lay the foundations for further diluting the priestly ministry, and any supposed 'solutions' would dramatically coincide with the real causes of the problems currently connected with the ministry," he said. END |
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first Franciscan Church, the Convent of San Damiano
Morrovalle, near the Adriatic Sea, where
he spent most of his life as a brother, and then to Isola
di Gran Sasso, high on a mountain, where he died.
Yes ,
I will spend my Heaven doing good on earth... I will return! I will come
down!"
