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Fr. John Laux's timeless text thoroughly explains the philosophical and theological foundations of Catholic doctrine regarding human action, free will, the Natural Law, sin, virtue, conscience, and duties to God and neighbor. Catholic Morality provides high schoolers with a firm understanding of the principles of Catholic morality, covering a wide range of topics ranging from doubts against the Faith to the evangelical counsels. Students will grasp that the basis of all divine law is the reality that God is the True, the Good, and the Beautiful. Recommended for 10th grade students enrolled in TAN Academys Pre-Conciliar Theology.

Catholic Morality

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 7 of book 8 and then comments on the power of the sacraments.

Year 2, Day 337: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 7, Paragraphs 519-532

Is it time to take your spiritual pulse, re-orient yourself to your Creator, and seek His guidance to live your faith more seriously?The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola outline the rigorous self-examination and spiritual meditations St. Ignatius set forth. Readers will learn how to make a new beginning on the path to holiness, repenting of their sins and attaining freedom from Satan's power.Though St. Ignatius wrote The Spiritual Exercises as a handbook for a four-week guided retreat, this edition contains step-by-step explanations suitable for independent use over any time period.This is the original TAN edition, now with updated typesetting, fresh new cover, new size and quality binding, and the same trusted content.

The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Manresa

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 8 and then comments on Mary remembering what God had done for her, her memories of the Jesus and why we should be grateful for her.&nbsp;

Year 3, Day 353: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 16, Paragraphs 680-687

TAN Publisher Conor Gallagher and Dr. Paul Thigpen discuss how St. Augustine, even though he lived almost 1600 years ago, can be a model for holiness for us today in the final part of an 8-part series of The Spiritual Masters on St. Augustine of Hippo. It's not just that he generated 5 million recorded words. It's the meaning and depth behind his words and actions that make St. Augustine a model for holiness.Learn why the Doctor of Grace is a saint, the concept of the future being more like the past, and how by searching for God we can attempt to follow in the footsteps of St. Augustine.LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE MASTERS25 FOR 25% OFF<ul><li>The Confessions (New Translation from Anthony Esolen Coming Oct. 2023)</li><li>The Roots of Western Civilization: https://bit.ly/3oP9HGv</li><li>St. Monica: Model of Christian Mothers: https://bit.ly/3L7J4nL</li></ul>For updates about new episodes, special guests, and exclusive deals for The Spiritual Masters listeners, sign up at https://SpiritualMastersPodcast.com.And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at https://TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code MASTERS25 for 25% Off your next order.

St. Augustine of Hippo Part 8: Model For Holiness

Father Edward Looney reads and comments on The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich.<h1>Day 88</h1>Volume 2JESUS IN THE DESERT. MARRIAGE FEAST OF CANA. JESUS CELEBRATES THE PASCH IN JERUSALEM FOR THE FIRST TIME<ul><li>Chapter 10: Jesus in Capharnaum, Gennabris, and Chisloth-Thabor</li></ul>LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE ACE25 FOR 25% OFF<ul><li>The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations: From the Visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich Four-Book Set - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3QVreIs">https://bit.ly/3QVreIs</a></li><li>The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4bPsxRm">https://bit.ly/4bPsxRm</a></li><li>The Life and Revelations of Anne Catherine Emmerich Two-Book Set - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3yxaLE5">https://bit.ly/3yxaLE5</a></li><li>The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3wTRsUL">https://bit.ly/3wTRsUL</a></li><li>Mary Magdalen in the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4brYEXb">https://bit.ly/4brYEXb</a></li><li>The Mystical City of God Four-Book Set - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/44Q9nZb">https://bit.ly/44Q9nZb</a></li><li>Our Lady of Good Help: Prayer Book for Pilgrims - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3Ke6O9S">https://bit.ly/3Ke6O9S</a></li></ul>The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich is a podcast from TAN that takes you through one of the most extraordinary books ever published. Follow along daily as Father Edward Looney works his way through the classic four-volume set, The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations, by reading a passage from the book and then giving his commentary. Discover the visions of the famous 19th-century Catholic mystic, Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, a nun who was privileged by God to behold innumerable events of biblical times.Anne Catherine's visions included the birth, life, public ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as the founding of His Church. Besides describing persons, places, events, and traditions in intimate detail, she also sets forth the mystical significance of these visible realities. Here is the infinite love of God incarnate and made manifest for all to see, made all the more striking and vivid by the accounts Blessed Anne has relayed.Listen and subscribe to The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich on your favorite podcast platform or at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tandirection.com/podcasts/the-life-of-jesus-christ-in-a-year/">EmmerichPodcast.com</a>.And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/">TANBooks.com</a> and use Coupon Code ACE25 for 25% off your next order.

Year 2, Day 88: Jesus Preaches on Vanity

Saint Joseph stands close to Jesus and Mary at the heart of the gospel story. Yet he remains largely in the background, silent and steady. Not surprisingly, Christians throughout the ages have pondered deeply this mystery that is Joseph.Many have speculated about the unknown details of his life, and several mystics were granted visions that&#160;portrayed the hidden days—both the ordinary and the extraordinary—of Our Lord’s appointed guardian vividly and profoundly. The Life of Saint Joseph as Seen by the Mysticsweaves together into a single narrative numerous episodes from five such visionaries: Saint Bridget of Sweden, Servant of God Marina de Escobar, Venerable Mary of Ágreda, Venerable Maria Cecilia Baij, and Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich.The Church insists that such private revelations cannot be viewed as another Gospel, nor even as accurate historical accounts or theological treatises. Instead, they provide a kind of sacred drama, full of spiritual insight and devotional power. In this fascinating story—which reads more like a novel than a history book—you’ll journey alongside Saint Joseph as he:<ul><li>Matures from childhood to manhood in preparation for his unique mission</li><li>Responds with courage and wisdom to the startling revelations he receives in dreams</li><li>Protects and cares for his Family during their journey to Bethehem and their sojourn in Egypt</li><li>Labors daily to provide for his household during the “hidden years” in Nazareth</li><li>Suffers heroically in his final years, dying peacefully in the arms of Jesus and Mary</li></ul>This work serves as a companion to <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-virgin-mary/devotions/the-life-of-mary-as-seen-by-the-mystics">The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics, compiled by Raphael Brown</a> (TAN Books, 1991). Together, the two books offer a compelling vision of the Holy Family that can deepen and transform your devotion to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.

The Life of Saint Joseph as Seen by the Mystics

"Their angels in the heavens gaze always upon the face of My Father, Who is in the heavens." —cf. Matthew 18:10Angels are often the first to go when people begin to question Catholic doctrine. However, it is a definitive tradition of the Faith that the angels and other spirits are real and present—even more so than we are—in Creation. Not to mention that Our Lord said so Himself! Each one of us has a guardian angel, and there are myriads of other angels from all ranks of the nine choirs ready to aid us if we but call upon them, our "bigger brothers and sisters," as it were, in heaven.In All about the Angels, mainstay author Fr. Paul O'Sullivan offers a wonderful exposition on the bodiless spirits of heaven, showing how they visit people many times in the past and present. They would do so still if we but asked! Fr. O'Sullivan relates how the angels:Prevent accidents;Comfort us;Help us;And protect us from the devils!Along with much more!All about the Angels contains beautiful stories about the great archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, along with stories from the lives of St. Gemma Galgani, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. John Bosco, and many others! Let Fr. O'Sullivan's words inspire in you a desire for greater communion with the angels, who reflect the glory of God most perfectly.Angels of God, our guardians dear / to whom His love commits us here,Ever this day, be at our sides / to light and guard, to rule and guide!Amen.

All About the Angels

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18 of book 4 and then offers a reflection on the privileges of Mary, the prayers of Jesus, and the poor approaching Our Lady.

Year 2, Day 166: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 578-584

"I put before you the one great thing to love on earth: the Blessed Sacrament." — J.R.R. Tolkien&#160; Eucharistic adoration according to Fr. Frederick Faber is “the queen of all devotions.” Pope St. Pius X taught that it was the devotion “most profitable for our salvation.” And St. Gemma Galgani treasured it as “the school of Paradise where one learns how to love.” So many popes and saints exhort us to spend time with our Eucharistic Lord. And the Manual for Eucharistic Adoration will enrich your hours with Him. Part One, “Preparing for Eucharistic Adoration,” answers these questions:<ul><li>What is Eucharistic adoration, and why is it so important</li><li>What does Scripture teach about this devotion</li><li>What are the fruit of Eucharistic adoration</li><li>How should I spend my time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament</li></ul>Part Two, “Aids in Eucharistic Adoration,” provides these essential resources:<ul><li>Teaching about the Eucharist from Scripture and Church documents</li><li>Scripture verses for adoration, wisdom and inspiration from saints especially devoted to our Eucharistic Lord</li><li>Prayers, Rosary meditations, reflections and hymns</li></ul>Mother Teresa once said: “The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time you will spend on earth.” Take this great saint’s words to heart. Then take the Manual for Eucharistic Adoration when you go to meet Him, and keep it with you Spiritual Communions and other moments of spontaneous adoration throughout the day.

Manual for Eucharistic Adoration

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter eight of book three and then offers a reflection about the heart of Mary and her awareness of her sinlessness.

Year 2, Day 102: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 8, Paragraphs 87-98

Fr. Edward Looney reads and reflects on Chapter 7 from the Mystical City of God by Venerable Maria of Agreda.

Year 3, Day 13: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 7, Paragraphs 86-93

This is the story of Blessed Anna-Maria Taigi, a woman singled out at the age of twenty-one, to receive revelations from Our Lord and the Blessed Mother, which continued until her death. In her visions she foresaw much of the political turmoil that took place during her life, most significantly the French Revolution and subsequent weakening of the Church's temporal authority. She also read the state of souls, both living and dead.Despite these miraculous gifts, she was content to fulfill her station in life as the wife of a poor serving-man and the mother of seven children. Wife, Mother &amp; Mystic chronicles the events of an extraordinary life, and yet the great lesson of this biography is not found in the extraordinary, but in this modest woman's constant, hidden "striving after holiness" in her most ordinary tasks.

Wife, Mother & Mystic

This Advent Season, let the great and prolific Doctor of the Church, St. Alphonsus Liguori, guide you on a daily prayerful pilgrimage from the start of Advent through the birth of our Lord to the Epiphany. Drawing on Sacred Scripture and his profound saintly counsel, St. Alphonsus takes you into the details of Christ’s birth for prayerful reflection that will have your imagination placing you at the feet of our infant Lord. With meditations on the poverty of our Lord becoming man to Jesus weeping as a baby and lying on straw, St. Alphonsus will bring a humble intensity to your Advent prayer life. The contents of these meditations are marked by both joy for the birth of our Lord and sorrow for what we know He will suffer for our salvation.Few saints have written with such passion, depth, and simplicity on the incarnation and nativity of Christ as Saint Alphonsus Liguori. TAN Books is pleased to present this little work for the first time to join several other TAN works by St. Alphonsus, such as The Glories of Mary, Preparation for Death, and Visits to the Blessed Sacrament. This book, The Road to Bethlehem: Daily Meditations for Advent and Christmas, is taken from the original book entitled The Incarnation, Birth, and Infancy or the Mysteries of the Faith.

The Road to Bethlehem: Daily Meditations for Advent and Christmas

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 15 of book 6 and comments on what Jesus endured for us and how he foresaw our sins.

Year 3, Day 243: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 15, Paragraphs 545-556

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter nine and comments on the St. Michael Prayer.

Year 3, Day 16: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 9, Paragraphs 106-112

Father Lawrence Carney III details the formative years of Saint Therese of Lisieux. He emphasizes the Little Flower's deep devotion, humility, and the importance of an interior life rooted in silence and meditation, which fostered her relationship with God. Through reflections on her childhood games, First Communion, and the significance of suffering, Therese illustrates that true glory comes from hidden acts of virtue rather than public recognition.Episode five covers chapter four, part one.LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE COM25 FOR 25% OFF:<ul><li>The Story of a Soul (Deluxe Edition): <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4dPH6Wp">https://bit.ly/4dPH6Wp</a></li><li>The Story of a Soul (Paperback): <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3TFUqET">https://bit.ly/3TFUqET</a></li><li>The Story of a Family: The Home of St. Therese of Lisieux: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3AVxoDh">https://bit.ly/3AVxoDh</a></li><li>30 Days with Saint Therese: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3XvPAMp">https://bit.ly/3XvPAMp</a></li><li>Archbishop Fulton Sheen's Saint Therese:<a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3MyP6Pt">https://bit.ly/3MyP6Pt</a></li><li>Parents of the Saints: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3Zk4pmy">https://bit.ly/3Zk4pmy</a></li><li>Unbreakable: Saints Who Inspired Saints to Moral Courage: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4cVDjp2">https://bit.ly/4cVDjp2</a></li><li>One Holy Marriage: The Story of Louis and Zélie Martin: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4cUpR4Z">https://bit.ly/4cUpR4Z</a></li><li>Modern Saints: Their Lives and Faces Book 2: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4ef3NDh">https://bit.ly/4ef3NDh</a></li></ul>The Commentaries is a podcast series from TAN in which you’ll learn how to read and understand history’s greatest Catholic works, from today’s greatest Catholic scholars. In every series of The Commentaries, your expert host will be your personal guide to not just read the book, but to live the book, shining the light of its eternal truths into the darkness of our modern trials and tribulations.Hosted by Fr. Lawrence Carney III, the 8th season of The Commentaries explores The Story of a Soul by Saint Therese of Lisieux, the classic autobiography that conveys her “Little Way.” Fr. Carney delves into Therese's profound spirituality, her virtues of humility, and the importance of perseverance and piety. Discover why St. Therese has been called the greatest saint of modern times, and grow in holiness by exploring her unfailing confidence and childlike delight in God’s merciful love.To download your FREE Classic Companion PDF and for updates about new seasons, expert scholars, and exclusive deals for The Commentaries listeners, sign up at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tandirection.com/podcasts/#thecommentaries">TANcommentaries.com</a>And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/">TANBooks.com</a> and use Coupon Code COM25 for 25% off your next order.

5. The Story of a Soul: Joy Too Great to Bear Without Tears

The knot of Eves disobedience was loosed by the obedience of Mary. For what the virgin Eve had bound fast through unbelief, this did the virgin Mary set free through faith.;—St. Irenaeus of LyonsFew devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary have spread more in recent years than Our Lady, Undoer of Knots. When the faithful encounter trying moments, when all hope seems to be lost, they turn to their mother. ;Come with me to my Son,; she tells us. And all is unbound.Through ordinary and everyday situations, rhymed verse, whimsical art, and subtle theology, this charming work—one of the first childrens books to celebrate this beloved devotion—will teach everyone in the family how to approach their mother when they are in need.Just as she untangled the knot of fallen humanity through her fiat, so Our Lady does for us in all our difficulties, both big and small, by teaching us to say yes to God.Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, pray for us!

Our Lady Undoer of Knots

Seventeenth Meditation: The Bread of Life Discourse

Seventeenth Meditation: The Bread of Life Discourse | The Meekness and Humility of Jesus Christ

A century after its first publication, Mother Janet Erskine Stuart's classic The Education of Catholic Girls is back, and it is as relevant and useful as ever!Practical as it is pious, witty as it is wise, this collection of counsels not only helps educators in school or at home meet Catholic girls' special intellectual needs, it offers sage strategies for whole-person formation, showing us how to help our girls grow into virtuous Catholic women. Catholic girls among other girls, writes Mother Stuart, and Catholic women among other women, have the privilege as well as the duty of upholding what is highest.The Education of Catholic Girls will help you teach your girls, whether through math and science, needlework, Catholic philosophy, or good manners, to uphold what is highest; it will help you train them to live a perfectly honorable and fearless life.This centenary edition of The Education of Catholic Girls features English translations of the original's foreign phrases and quoted sources (Mother Stuart's presumption about her readers' knowledge of Latin, French, and German points to something education has lost over the years), as well as a new preface by Catholic homeschooling author and speaker Susie Lloyd.

The Education of Catholic Girls

Fr Edward Looney reads from chapter 29 of book 4 and comments on significant passages.&nbsp;

Day 180: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 29, Paragraphs 696-701

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 6 and then comments on the hour of Jesus and meditating on the passion of Jesus.

Year 3, Day 240: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 521-528

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 2 about abstractive and intellectual visions.

Year 3, Day 73: Volume 1, Book 2, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 631-636

Fr. John Laux's deeply penetrating and concise book, Chief Truths of the Faith, presents readers with a mature and thorough understanding of the Catholic Faith. Concepts covered include the nature and attributes of God, the nature and origin of humanity, the Immaculate Conception, hypostatic union, sanctifying and actual grace, the resurrection of the dead, and more. Although originally written as a high school study guide, college students and adults alike will have a thorough grounding on all major points of faith in order to achieve salvation for self and others. Recommended for 9th grade students enrolled in TAN Academy.

Chief Truths of the Faith

No one can love quite like a mother, as the Virgin Mary attests. And no one quite imitated the Mother of God's sorrowful love of her sinful children as much as St. Monica, whose daily tears for her son Augustine bore the fruit of a magnificent Doctor of the entire Church and a pillar of the Latin tradition. Truly, St. Monica was a suffering mother, even a martyr for the cause of her son's salvation; and as the Blessed Mother Mary is the cause of our salvation by giving birth to God the Word, so is Monica the mother of many souls in Christ by giving birth to the great Father Augustine, whose teachings have saved many.Born in 333 to Berber Christian parents in North Africa, St. Monica married a pagan Roman official of the town of Tagaste. He seems to have been a cruel husband, but St. Monica bore her suffering with patience and ministered to other unhappy wives in the city. She had three children, the oldest of whom was Augustine. For a long time, Monica's pagan husband held out against their baptism. While Augustine was away studying at Carthage, however, the first fruits of Monica's tears blossomed: her husband became a Christian. He soon died, and St. Monica vowed to be a celibate widow and not remarry. However, her son Augustine was to cause her more pain than her husband ever had.When he returned from Carthage, Augustine was a Manichean heretic, which sent Monica into tears of woe that persisted for seventeen years while he languished, moving between lustful living and heretical teachings. She followed him to Rome and then to Milan, a beleaguered and mournful mother crucified by the impious infidelity of her son. At last, under the auspices of St. Ambrose of Milan, she saw her son converted and even baptized after almost two decades of his waywardness. Soon after, she died in Ostia on the return trip to North Africa, exhausted by her years of supplication finally fulfilled. Her cult took a long time to become popular, but her relics eventually found their way to the Basilica of Saint Augustine in Rome.In this short biography of an illustrious saint, find the moving and inspiring story of a mother so dedicated to her Faith and to her son that she spent her life in tears for both. Those tears were not in vain, and they produced bountiful fruit in due season.

Saint Monica

The Holy Grail: it conjures images of a rich and fantastic world full of magnificent adventures and perilous quests by gallant knights. It whispers of strange mysteries and fabled conspiracies staged by Templars, Cathars, Nazis, and innumerable secret societies. Was it the Cup used by Christ at the Last Supper, or something else? Is there any truth to the wonders and marvels bards and poets associated with it?&#160; After years of being co-opted by pop culture and New Agers, what significance can this fairy tale still hold for Catholics? Ah, but this is no fairy tale!&#160;As A Catholic Quest for the Holy Grail shows, not only does the Grail exist, its whereabouts are known today!&#160; Charles Coulombe examines the fabled vessel’s literary and historical connections, but he offers far more than a stuffy history of a dusty old cup.&#160; Rather, he shows how the Holy Grail is the key to an entire genre of glorious relics and miraculous phenomena that extend from the time of Christ to the present day.&#160;A Catholic Quest for the Holy Grail&#160;uncovers the Grail’s intrinsic connections to Catholic Monarchy and Chivalry, to the Precious Blood of Christ, the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts devotions, and to the Kingship of Christ and Queenship of Mary, as well as its ties to the Passion of Our Lord and the Blessed Sacrament.&#160; Indeed, the Holy Grail is not a myth, but a living reality, a key to a new understanding of the world in which we all live. As far in time and space as the Crucifixion at Golgotha and Medieval deeds of knightly valor, and as close as the next Mass you attend, the Holy Grail is there, a real myth. The Grail is proof that when J.R.R. Tolkien asks: “Do we walk in legends or on the green earth in the daylight?” it can truly be answered: “A man may do both … The green earth, say you? That is a mighty matter of legend, though you tread it under the light of day!”&#160; In these pages, discover the reality of the legend of the Holy Grail!

A Catholic Quest for the Holy Grail

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's celebration of St. Joachim and St. Anne and her spouse St. Joseph.&nbsp;

Day 347: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 625-635

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 15 of book 7 and then comments on the effects of living a moral life. &nbsp;

Day 311: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 15, Paragraphs 284-290

Dr. Paul Thigpen delves into Saint Augustine's profound exploration of human memory's role in spiritual life. Augustine's introspection reveals his deep interest in the soul's faculties and his motivation to share his past for enlightenment and self-improvement. Through his confession, he seeks understanding and connection with those who possess loving hearts, fostering gratitude, prayer, repentance, and a pursuit of God's presence beyond the limits of memory. Augustine's reflections not only humble readers with the complexity of the mind but also inspire a journey towards divine connection and enlightenment.Episode 15 covers Book X, Chapters 1-19.LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE COM25 FOR 25% OFF:<ul><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/confessions-of-st-augustine-of-hippo">Confessions of St. Augustine of Hippo</a> by Anthony Esolen (https://bit.ly/3GX9HdF)</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-roots-of-western-civilization-the-ancient-world-from-gilgamesh-to-augustine/">The Roots of Western Civilization </a>by Anthony Esolen (https://bit.ly/41Avi57)</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/saint-monica-332-387-model-of-christian-mothers/">Saint Monica: Model of Christian Mothers</a> by F.A. Forbes (https://bit.ly/3NEkQDW)</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/a-year-with-the-church-fathers-patristic-wisdom-for-daily-living/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=commentaries&amp;utm_term=augustine&amp;utm_content=augustine">A Year with the Church Fathers</a> by Mike Aquilina (https://bit.ly/3RDbvxa)</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/47OHCjV">TAN Classics Set</a> (https://bit.ly/47OHCjV)</li></ul>The Commentaries is a podcast series from TAN in which you’ll learn how to read and understand history’s greatest Catholic works, from today’s greatest Catholic scholars. In every series of The Commentaries, your expert host will be your personal guide to not just read the book, but to live the book, shining the light of its eternal truths into the darkness of our modern trials and tribulations.To download your FREE Classic Companion PDF and for updates about new seasons, expert scholars, and exclusive deals for The Commentaries listeners, sign up at TANcommentaries.com And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at https://TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code COM25 for 25% off your next order.

15. The Confessions of St. Augustine: Reflections on Human Memory

Father Edward Looney reads and comments on The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich.<h1>Day 25</h1>Volume 1THE MOST HOLY VIRGIN<ul><li>Chapter 6: Birth Of Mary</li><li>Chapter 7: The Child Receives the Name of Mary</li></ul>LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE ACE25 FOR 25% OFF<ul><li>The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations: From the Visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich Four-Book Set - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3QVreIs">https://bit.ly/3QVreIs</a></li></ul><ul><li>The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich -<a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4bPsxRm">https://bit.ly/4bPsxRm</a></li></ul><ul><li>The Life and Revelations of Anne Catherine Emmerich Two-Book Set - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3yxaLE5">https://bit.ly/3yxaLE5</a></li></ul><ul><li>The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3wTRsUL">https://bit.ly/3wTRsUL</a></li></ul><ul><li>Mary Magdalen in the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4brYEXb">https://bit.ly/4brYEXb</a></li></ul><ul><li>The Mystical City of God Four-Book Set - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/44Q9nZb">https://bit.ly/44Q9nZb</a></li></ul><ul><li>Our Lady of Good Help: Prayer Book for Pilgrims -<a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3Ke6O9S">https://bit.ly/3Ke6O9S</a></li></ul>The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich is a podcast from TAN that takes you through one of the most extraordinary books ever published. Follow along daily as Father Edward Looney works his way through the classic four-volume set, The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations, by reading a passage from the book and then giving his commentary. Discover the visions of the famous 19th-century Catholic mystic, Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, a nun who was privileged by God to behold innumerable events of biblical times.Anne Catherine's visions included the birth, life, public ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as the founding of His Church. Besides describing persons, places, events, and traditions in intimate detail, she also sets forth the mystical significance of these visible realities. Here is the infinite love of God incarnate and made manifest for all to see, made all the more striking and vivid by the accounts Blessed Anne has relayed.Listen and subscribe to The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich on your favorite podcast platform or at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tandirection.com/podcasts/the-life-of-jesus-christ-in-a-year/">EmmerichPodcast.com.</a>And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/">TANBooks.com</a> and use Coupon Code ACE25 for 25% off your next order.

Year 2, Day 25: Birth Of Mary - The Child Receives the Name of Mary

Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 13 of book 2, and then offers a reflection on the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Year 3, Day 69: Volume 1, Book 2, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 599-606

A famous devotional booklet of nine consecutive Communion exercises.Each exercise consists of a novena prayer, an intimate talk with Our Lord, and a brief self-examination.Rich in doctrine; ideal to make over and over throughout life--to grow in holiness and grace.

A Novena of Holy Communions

Discover the wisdom of St. Claude La Colombière (1641–1682), the Jesuit saint who was the confessor to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and championed devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. With Not of the World: 20 Lessons on Following Christ without Compromise, you will find a treasury of spiritual reflections that inspire deeper faith, encourage virtue, and guide the soul toward holiness.In this remarkable collection of sermons, St. Claude La Colombière clearly and charitably outlines the sacrifice that love of Christ demands of Christians who are in the world.Within these pages, you’ll find his wisdom on such topics as:<ul><li>love of neighbor,</li><li>human respect and humility,</li><li>the education of children, and more.</li></ul>Combat pride, envy, and shame, while learning to lovingly embrace your cross on this side of Heaven.With pastoral sensitivity and spiritual depth, La Colombière’s theological insights offer a guide for how to be a true example of Christ to those around you, despite the temptations to conform to secularism. As you learn to eradicate vice and cultivate virtue in the face of worldly disdain, you will help to draw many souls to Christ.Let St. Claude La Colombière teach you how to remain in&#160; the heart of Christ within a fallen world.

Not of the World: 20 Lessons on Following Christ without Compromise

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 2 of book 2, finishing the chapter, and then offers a reflection on the reading.

Year 2, Day 51: Volume 1, Book 2, Chapter 2, Paragraphs 436-443

Father Edward Looney reads and comments on The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich.<h1>Day 28</h1>Volume 1THE MOST HOLY VIRGIN<ul><li>Chapter 11: Mary's Entrance into the Temple and Her Offering</li></ul><ul><li>Chapter 12: A Glance at the Obduracy of the Pharisees</li><li>Chapter 13: John Promised to Zachary</li></ul>LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE ACE25 FOR 25% OFF<ul><li>The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations: From the Visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich Four-Book Set - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3QVreIs">https://bit.ly/3QVreIs</a></li></ul><ul><li>The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich -<a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4bPsxRm">https://bit.ly/4bPsxRm</a></li></ul><ul><li>The Life and Revelations of Anne Catherine Emmerich Two-Book Set - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3yxaLE5">https://bit.ly/3yxaLE5</a></li></ul><ul><li>The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3wTRsUL">https://bit.ly/3wTRsUL</a></li></ul><ul><li>Mary Magdalen in the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich -<a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4brYEXb">https://bit.ly/4brYEXb</a></li></ul><ul><li>The Mystical City of God Four-Book Set - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/44Q9nZb">https://bit.ly/44Q9nZb</a></li></ul><ul><li>Our Lady of Good Help: Prayer Book for Pilgrims - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3Ke6O9S">https://bit.ly/3Ke6O9S</a></li></ul>The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich is a podcast from TAN that takes you through one of the most extraordinary books ever published. Follow along daily as Father Edward Looney works his way through the classic four-volume set, The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations, by reading a passage from the book and then giving his commentary. Discover the visions of the famous 19th-century Catholic mystic, Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, a nun who was privileged by God to behold innumerable events of biblical times.Anne Catherine's visions included the birth, life, public ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as the founding of His Church. Besides describing persons, places, events, and traditions in intimate detail, she also sets forth the mystical significance of these visible realities. Here is the infinite love of God incarnate and made manifest for all to see, made all the more striking and vivid by the accounts Blessed Anne has relayed.Listen and subscribe to The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich on your favorite podcast platform or at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tandirection.com/podcasts/the-life-of-jesus-christ-in-a-year/">EmmerichPodcast.com.</a>And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/">TANBooks.com</a> and use Coupon Code ACE25 for 25% off your next order.

Year 2, Day 28: Conclusion of The Most Holy Virgin

Sister Mary Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB, founded the Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of Apostles in 1995 at the age of seventy. Four years after her death, in May 2023, the sisters were preparing for the reinterment of the remains of their beloved foundress after the completion of a St. Joseph Shrine. Upon seeing Sister Mary’s remains, they discovered something incredible, something miraculous— her body appeared to be incorrupt!In&#160;The Life of Sr. Mary Wilhelmina, you will become acquainted with this most humble sister, who, after fifty years of religious life, was called to establish the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, to remain faithful to the traditional religious life and the Latin Mass. This biography includes stories of her life, her experience as a Black Catholic during racial tensions, the founding of a community, and her original poetry. Her entire life is a testament to fidelity, devotion, and surrender to God’s will.

Sr. Mary Wilhelmina

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 26 of book 3 and then comments on the tactics of the devil and how God deceives the deceiver in the incarnation.

Year 3, Day 130: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 26, Paragraphs 327-334

Homeschool

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 24 of book 6 and then comments on the anointing of Jesus&#39;s body and his burial.

Year 3, Day 267: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 24, Paragraphs 733-742

Dr. Paul Thigpen focuses on Saint Augustine's reflections on influential figures in his spiritual journey. The episode begins with Augustine's mother, Saint Monica, whose unwavering faith and prayers played a crucial role in his conversion. The narrative also touches on Augustine's observations of local Christian customs, the influence of Bishop Ambrose, and the impact of Augustine's friend Olympias, who struggled with vices. The episode concludes with Augustine's reflections on marriage, separation, and the beginning of his deeper exploration of understanding God and the problem of evil.Episode eight covers Book VI, chapters 1-16.LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE COM25 FOR 25% OFF:<ul><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/confessions-of-st-augustine-of-hippo">Confessions of St. Augustine of Hippo</a> by Anthony Esolen (https://bit.ly/3GX9HdF)</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-roots-of-western-civilization-the-ancient-world-from-gilgamesh-to-augustine/">The Roots of Western Civilization </a>by Anthony Esolen (https://bit.ly/41Avi57)</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/saint-monica-332-387-model-of-christian-mothers/">Saint Monica: Model of Christian Mothers</a> by F.A. Forbes (https://bit.ly/3NEkQDW)</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/a-year-with-the-church-fathers-patristic-wisdom-for-daily-living/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=commentaries&amp;utm_term=augustine&amp;utm_content=augustine">A Year with the Church Fathers</a> by Mike Aquilina (https://bit.ly/3RDbvxa)</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/47OHCjV">TAN Classics Set</a> (https://bit.ly/47OHCjV)</li></ul>The Commentaries is a podcast series from TAN in which you’ll learn how to read and understand history’s greatest Catholic works, from today’s greatest Catholic scholars. In every series of The Commentaries, your expert host will be your personal guide to not just read the book, but to live the book, shining the light of its eternal truths into the darkness of our modern trials and tribulations.To download your FREE Classic Companion PDF and for updates about new seasons, expert scholars, and exclusive deals for The Commentaries listeners, sign up at TANcommentaries.com And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at https://TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code COM25 for 25% off your next order.

8. The Confessions of St. Augustine: Influences of his Mother, Mentor, Mistress, and Friend

Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 19 and then offers a reflection.

Year 2, Day 37: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 19, Paragraphs 298-311

Absorbing and compelling reading from beginning to end, AA-1025 Memoirs of the Communist Infiltration Into the Church is a must read for every Catholic today and for all who would understand just what has happened to the Catholic Church since the 1960's. In the 1960's, a French nurse, Marie Carre, attended an auto-crash victim who was brought into her hospital in a city she purposely does not name. The man lingered there near death for a few hours and then died. He had no identification on him, but he had a briefcase in which there was a set of quasi-autobiographical notes. She kept these notes and read them, and because of their extraordinary content, decided to publish them. The result is this little book, AA-1025 Memoirs of the Communist Infiltration Into the Church, a strange and fascinating account of a Communist who purposely entered the Catholic priesthood along with many others, with the intent to subvert and destroy the Church from within. His strange yet fascinating and illuminating set of biographical notes, tells of his commission to enter the priesthood, his experiences in the seminary, and the means and methods he used and promoted to help effect from within the auto-dissolution of the Catholic Church. No one will read this book without a profound assent that something just like what is describer here must surely have happened on a wide scale in order to have disrupted the life of the Catholic Church so dramatically.

AA-1025

The splendor of Gods world comes alive in this simple retelling of the biblical creation story for young children. As a master Artist, God paints the new canvas of earth and sky, beginning with the black of silent, empty space, then adding color after color with the creation of stars, oceans, land, plants, animals, and all the rest. Colors of Creation will help your child see the world all around in a new light—as the beautiful handiwork of a loving Creator. Each color displayed is yet another reflection of His glory and another pleasure to enjoy. In the end, Gods masterpiece on earth is revealed in the people He creates, who can work and play, love and pray—and who come in every hue. Bestselling author Paul Thigpen tells the story in lively verse, with whimsical illustrations by artist John Folley that your little one will long remember.

Colors of Creation

Many good Catholic men have been deceived into becoming Masons. In this powerful little book, a Catholic attorney and former 32nd degree Mason, John Salza, clearly shows why joining Masonry (including the Shriners) means embracing a false religion.Having authored Masonry Unmasked for general readership, here John Salza writes specifically for Catholics, showing why the Church has always condemmed Freemasonry and continues to condemn Freemasonry today (despite mistaken claims to the contrary). He explains Masonic doctrines, history, rituals, oaths, and curses, showing that Masonry is totally incompatible with Christianity and the Catholic Faith. He answers the questions: Who is the god of Freemasonry? How does Freemasonry view the Holy Bible? What are the self-curses of Freemasonry? Why does Freemasonry appear to be compatible with the Christian Faith? What have the Popes said about Freemasonry? Are Catholics involved in Freemasonry excommunicated? How does a Catholic exit Freemasonry? Packed with facts and very well documented, Why Catholics Cannot Be Masons is a brief but potent revelation by a man who has been there—and then returned to the One True Faith. John Salza has appeared on EWTN, and he hosts Catholic radio programs on Relevant Radio and EWTN Radio. He is the author of several apologetics books including: The Biblical Basis for Purgatory, The Mystery of Predestination, and The Biblical Basis for the Papacy.

Why Catholics Cannot be Masons

St. Teresa discusses a variation of a rapture she calls “flight of the spirit.”In this phenomenon, the soul is carried away with an alarming speed and an intensity that cannot be resisted. Fr. Reid explains how the soul desires to praise God unceasingly, embraces an intense joy in God, and is compelled to share this praise and joy with others.Episode 14 focuses on The 6th Mansions, Chapters 5-7.LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE COM25 FOR 25% OFF:<ul><li>The Interior Castle (Deluxe Edition): https://bit.ly/42oGlwW</li><li>TAN Classics Deluxe Set: https://bit.ly/3MTGBOz</li><li>The Interior Castle (Paperback Edition): https://bit.ly/3CbAAbe</li><li>The Autobiography of St. Teresa of Ávila: https://bit.ly/43sanBo</li><li>St. Teresa of Ávila: Reformer of Carmel: https://bit.ly/3qpKVOa</li></ul>The Commentaries is a podcast series from TAN in which you’ll learn how to read and understand history’s greatest Catholic works, from today’s greatest Catholic scholars. In every series of The Commentaries, your expert host will be your personal guide to not just read the book, but to live the book, shining the light of its eternal truths into the darkness of our modern trials and tribulations.To download your FREE Classic Companion PDF and for updates about new seasons, expert scholars, and exclusive deals for The Commentaries listeners, sign up at TANcommentaries.com And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at https://TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code COM25 for 25% off your next order.

14. The Interior Castle: “Flight of the Spirit” and The Soul’s Desire for God

Father Timothy Reid focuses Saint Teresa of Avila's teachings on the advanced spiritual life and the subtle temptations faced by contemplatives. St. Teresa emphasizes the importance of humility and vigilance against the devil's deceitful tactics, urging us to remain grounded and sincere in our pursuit of virtue. Her insights remind us that true humility and a robust prayer life are essential for overcoming spiritual challenges and growing closer to God.Episode 18 covers chapters 38 and 39.LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE COM25 FOR 25% OFF:<ul><li>The Way of Perfection: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3Srb4HJ">https://bit.ly/3Srb4HJ</a></li><li>The Interior Castle (Deluxe Edition): <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3Y06rbc">https://bit.ly/3Y06rbc</a></li><li>TAN Classics Deluxe Set: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3XYLbCt">https://bit.ly/3XYLbCt</a></li><li>The Interior Castle (Paperback Edition): <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3xJ1Gbh">https://bit.ly/3xJ1Gbh</a></li><li>The Autobiography of St. Teresa of Ávila: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3XWGJUM">https://bit.ly/3XWGJUM</a></li><li>St. Teresa of Ávila: Reformer of Carmel: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3zvBv8f">https://bit.ly/3zvBv8f</a></li><li>Conversation with Christ: The Teachings of St. Teresa of Ávila about Personal Prayer: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3zzIg9b">https://bit.ly/3zzIg9b</a></li></ul>The Commentaries is a podcast series from TAN in which you’ll learn how to read and understand history’s greatest Catholic works, from today’s greatest Catholic scholars. In every series of The Commentaries, your expert host will be your personal guide to not just read the book, but to live the book, shining the light of its eternal truths into the darkness of our modern trials and tribulations.Fr. Timothy Reid returns as our Commentaries guide for another spiritual classic from St. Teresa of Ávila, The Way of Perfection. Originally written for her fellow sisters four centuries ago, these 20 podcast episodes filled with Christian mysticism and contemplative prayer might be more relevant today, and will no doubt enlighten your soul’s journey toward union with God.Fr. Reid also hosted The Commentaries: The Interior Castle - <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4cZ3CLp">https://bit.ly/4cZ3CLp</a>To download your FREE Classic Companion PDF and for updates about new seasons, expert scholars, and exclusive deals for The Commentaries listeners, sign up at TANcommentaries.com And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at https://TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code COM25 for 25% off your next order.

18. The Way of Perfection: Lead Us Not into Temptation, But Deliver Us from Evil

Year 2, Day 347: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 625-635

Nineteenth Meditation: The Centurion's Faith

Nineteenth Meditation: The Centurion's Faith | The Meekness and Humility of Jesus Christ

We are proud to introduce TAN Classics Made Simple, a brand-new companion series to our bestselling TAN Classics collection. TAN Classics Made Simple booklets are designed to give you an orientation course before you embark on an exploration of the great works of Catholic literature found in our bestselling TAN Classics line. Each full-color booklet covers the highlights of TAN Classics in 32 easy-to-read pages. They are designed to provide you with the vital facts and features about the life of the Saint, including his or her work, call to Holiness, and the events of the time. The contents of each booklet inlcude: an introduction to the TAN Classic, a Major Events timeline, an Author Biography, a "How to Read a TAN Classic" section, Words to Know, and much more! Perfect for parishes, schools, or simply a personal introduction to the TAN Classics, these booklets will provide you with a map and compass for navigating the best of Catholic writing! Everyone wants to go to Heaven, but how many of us actually know how to get there? Learn from the writings of St. Francis de Sales, the Doctor of Charity, on this very matter in An Introduction to the Devout Life, his work that specifically addresses this most important question. The knowledgeable and holy Doctor of the Church writes in a way that is at once easy to read and suited to all readers, yet thorough, authoritative, reliable, kind, and gentle. He guides us to the knowledge that we are all called to the devout life. True devotion to God, as St. Francis de Sales points out, adorns every vocation. Additionally, St. Francis will explain that the devout life is a choice worthy for its own sake: ;And our blessed Lord Himself assure[s] us that a devout life is a lovely, a pleasant, and a happy life.;

The Classics Made Simple: An Introduction to the Devout Life

"If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." —Matthew 16:24The central mystery of Christianity is the Incarnation, that God became Man, but this ineffable truth only reaches its fulfilment and value in the Passion and Death of the Christ. The God-Man, utterly blameless and perfect, took upon Himself to experience and become all the effects of evil unleashed by the sinful disobedience of mankind. The Lord's self-sacrifice was not out of vanity or a desire to prove a point; there was not one bit of self-regard in His self-oblation. Rather, He intended only to provide the healing path for all men to follow, to learn to suffer and, yes, even to die, out of love.The Passion of Christ is thus for us the school of sanctity; it is the foundation of all sacramental life, the foundation of the Church, and the foundation of the entire spiritual life. No one knows this better than the Passionist Order, of whom Fr. Ignatius Carsidoni of the Side of Jesus, the author of The School of Jesus Crucified: The Lessons of Calvary in Daily Catholic Life, was a member. Take heed from the lessons of this great exponent of the Passionists' charism of proclaiming suffering united with Christ as the entirety of the Christian life.In this book are 31 meditations on different aspects of the Lord's Suffering and Death. Each has 3 points, followed by a holy resolution to be taken and an example from the life of a Saint. Also included are meditations and prayers on the Five Holy Wounds of Christ, Visits to a Crucifix, Mary Queen of Dolors, the Holy Mass, and more. Here is all you need to become a cross-bearing follower of the Lord.Fr. Ignatius Carsidoni of the Side of Jesus lived between 1801 and 1844. A Passionist Father, he worked strenuously with fellow Passionist Blessed Dominic Barberi to aid in the reversion of England from Protestantism. The two, along with others, worked to regrow Catholicism in 19th-Century England, instating the Passionist Order there in 1842. Do not miss the opportunity to grow in sanctity and from learning at the school of Christ crucified through the pen of Fr. Ignatius.

The School of Jesus Crucified

Logic is the art of thinking well. Are you trained in it?In a world where questionable decisions and ill-founded thinking prevail, logic is needed now more than ever before. With this short, succinct, and concise primer on this elementary skill, TAN Books is pleased to present to those beginning their journey in philosophy with this text on the basis of all reasoning: logic. Intended to give the basics on this art that produces clarity, sanity, and defense against irrational arguments, Logic guides the student through the principles needed in clear-thinking to encounter and work through difficulties in an increasingly complex world. Having the tool of logic is the way to prime the intellect in pursuit of truth and enable the soul to live as one who is truly free. Logic is the first of four volumes in the Foundations of Wisdom series by TAN Books and is designed to take the student from the foundational principles of rational thinking so as to give him the formation to discover the truth and defend against error.

The Foundations of Wisdom Volume 1

00 Opening Credits

01 Author's Preface

02 Introduction

03 Chapter 1 The Miracle of Lanciano, Italy

04 Chapter 2 The Miracle of Braine, France

05 Chapter 3 The Miracle of Ferrara, Italy

06 Chapter 4 The Miracle of Augsburg, Germany

07 Chapter 5 The Miracle of Alatri, Italy

08 Chapter 6 The Miracle of Santarem, Portugal

09 Chapter 7 The Two Miracles of Florence, Italy

10 Chapter 8 The Miracle of Daroca, Spain

11 Chapter 9 The Miracle of Olmutz, Czechoslovakia

12 Chapter 10 The Miracle of Regensburg, Germany

13 Chapter 11 The Miracle of Bolsena-Orvieto, Italy

14 Chapter 12 The Two Miracles of Paris, France

15 Chapter 13 The Miracle of Slavonice, Czechoslovakia

16 Chapter 14 The Miracle of Offida, Italy

17 Chapter 15 The Miracle of Hasselt, Belgium

18 Chapter 16 The Two Miracles of Siena, Italy

19 Chapter 17 The Miracle of Blanot, France

20 Chapter 18 The Miracle of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

21 Chapter 19 The Miracle of Macerata, Italy

22 Chapter 20 The Miracle of Brussels, Belgium

23 Chapter 21 The Miracle of Middleburg-Louvain, Belgium

24 Chapter 22 The Miracle of Seefeld, Austria

25 Chapter 23 The Miracle of Dijon, France

26 Chapter 24 The Miracle of Avignon, France

27 Chapter 25 The Miracle of Turin, Italy

28 Chapter 26 The Miracle of Morrovalle, Italy

29 Chapter 27 The Miracle of Alcala de Henares, Spain

30 Chapter 28 The Miracle of Faverney, France

31 Chapter 29 The Miracle of Paterno, Italy

32 Chapter 30 The Miracle of Bordeaux, France

33 Chapter 31 The Miracle of Dubna, Poland

34 Chapter 32 The Two Miracles of Stich, West Germany

35 Chapter 33 More Eucharistic Miracles

36 Chapter 34 The Eucharistic Devotion of the Saints

37 Chapter 35 Eucharistic Miracles and the Saints

38 Chapter 36 Eucharistic Fasts

39 Chapter 37 Raptures and Ecstacies

40 Chapter 38 Miraculous Receptions of Holy Communion

41 Chapter 39 Voices and Visions

42 Chapter 40 Tears, Fire and Light

43 Chapter 41 Levitation

44 Chapter 42 History of Eucharistic Devotion

45 Chapter 43 The Holy Eucharist and Ourselves

46 Chapter 44 Spiritual Communion

47 Closing Credits

"I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” (John 6:51-52)There is no greater gift that God has given His Church than this: that the Eucharist is a visible sign of the self-sacrificing love that continues to save the world from sin.On many occasions throughout the history of the Catholic Church, God has provided us with visible proof of the reality of the Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.In Eucharistic Miracles, Joan Carroll Cruz documents 36 miracles that occurred from 800 A.D. to the present day. This book tells of consecrated Hosts that have turned to human flesh, bled, levitated, and have become hard as flint when received by a person in mortal sin. It details the official investigations that have been made into these miracles by scientists throughout the world, as well as the locations of the miracles that can still be venerated today.&#160;Eucharistic Miracles&#160;also recounts miraculous Eucharistic phenomena in the lives of saints: saints who lived with only the Eucharist for sustenance, experienced raptures, ecstasies, levitations, visions, locutions, and much more…Photographs of the miracles, the churches they took place in, the art they inspired, and the people involved are included—these add the final touch to a comprehensive, detailed, and extraordinary overview of these Eucharistic miracles.Eucharistic Miracles is a superb compilation of God's visible testimony of the truth of the Catholic Faith, proving the reality of one of its loftiest mysteries: the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.

Eucharistic Miracles

Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 18 from book one of The Mystical City of God and then offers a reflection on the excerpt.

Year 3, Day 34: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 265-273

You've never seen Aristotle like this! In If Aristotle's Kid Had an iPod: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Parents, Conor Gallagher dusts off Aristotle's Ethics and reveals a vibrant, illuminating philosophy no less powerful and profound than when it was first penned.Aristotle's philosophy of man has endured for millenia. The truth of Aristotle's insights has been acknowledged by saints and scholars, illustrated in literature and pop culture, even empirically demonstrated by modern science. But you've never seen it like this.Inside you'll discover: What the Dog Whisperer, Tony Robbins, and Siegfried and Roy have to do with Aristotle (and your kid!)What Aristotle says about parental outsourcingWhy you should tell your kid to "Get Lost"What the Beatles and Bill Gates can teach your kid (and you) about virtueHow to help your kid navigate the social world of FacebookWhy tweeting isn't real conversationAnd, of course, what Aristotle's kid would listen to if he had an iPodGallagher masterfully weaves Aristotle, scientific studies, pop culture, and parenting tales together making If Aristotle's Kid Had an iPod: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Parents a funny, rich, and informative read and an indispensible guide for any parents who want to pass on the secrets of a happy life to their kids.

If Aristotle's Kid Had an iPod

Fr. Edward reads the entirety of chapter six from book four and then offers a reflection on the virtues of Joseph and Mary, their poverty, and Mary&#39;s songs.

Year 3, Day 145: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 428-437

Marvin&#39;s Big Blunder Marvin Mole loves experiments. And he&#39;s pretty good at performing them, too. But when Marvin&#39;s confidence gets the best of him, it&#39;s time for some tough love, keen insight and a clever idea to make things right again. Lessons Learned<ul><li>- Take responsibility for mistakes instead of blaming others.</li><li>- Pride can blind us to truth and wise decisions.</li><li>- Honor your father and mother.</li><li>- Use your God-given talents for others.</li></ul> Scripture Reflection &quot;When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.&quot; - Proverbs 11:2

Holy Moleys: Marvin and the Explosive Experiment

Revolutionary. Renegade. Radical. The REAL St. Francis of Assisi has been lost to modern interpretations of his role as the patron saint of animals and ecology. But the truth is far less warm and fuzzy.Author and Franciscan scholar Bret Thoman joins The Conor Gallagher Show for an in-depth journey into the life, legacy, and misunderstood message of St. Francis of Assisi. From his radical embrace of poverty to his encounters with lepers, from the wars of Assisi to his meeting with the Sultan, Bret uncovers the true Francis—stripped of modern distortions and political spin.Use code BRET30 to get 30% off Bret's TAN Books:The Life of St. Francis: A Compendium of Early Legends <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4ooK0aa">https://bit.ly/4ooK0aa</a>St. Francis of Assisi: Passion, Poverty &amp; the Man Who Transformed the Catholic Church <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/45qyHFS">https://bit.ly/45qyHFS</a>Saint Clare of Assisi: Light From the Cloister <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4fwxTno">https://bit.ly/4fwxTno</a>In this episode we cover:-Bret’s personal faith journey and call to the Secular Franciscan Order-The meaning and history of the Franciscan Tau as a sign of penance and conversion-St. Francis’s pivotal moments: God’s question, the leper’s embrace, and deep prayer life-The hagiographies, early companions, and crypt of St. Francis in Assisi-The founding of the first mendicant order and how it changed Church history-How the Left has weaponized and sanitized Francis’s message-Scholarly debates on his stigmata, poverty, and mission to the Sultan-The flourishing and fading branches of the Franciscan order today-What it really means to be “minor” in the Franciscan senseWhether you’re Catholic, a history lover, or simply curious about one of Christianity’s most beloved saints, this conversation will challenge what you thought you knew about St. Francis of Assisi—and inspire you to live with more humility, simplicity, and love for Christ.CHAPTERS00:01 Trailer03:58 Misunderstandings of Saint Francis09:13 Journey to Italy and Spiritual Awakening13:48 Relics and Their Significance17:10 Exploring Other Sacred Sites21:40 Francis's Journey of Transformation26:36 Francis's Imprisonment and Its Aftermath30:29 The Moment of Reflection and Obedience36:10 Meditation on the Paschal Mystery40:50 The Hagiography of Saint Francis45:51 The Growth of the Franciscan Order50:07 Radical Movements within the Franciscan Order56:03 Researching the Life of Saint Francis59:33 Keynote Speaker and Social Issues1:03:16 The Core Principles of Franciscanism1:09:20 Paul Sabatier's Influence on Franciscan Studies1:14:12 Historical Accounts of the Crusaders1:17:54 Challenges of Growth in the Franciscan Order1:21:09 The Evolution of Franciscan Life1:24:24 Modern Challenges for Franciscans1:27:50 The Significance of Pope Francis1:32:02 The Atmosphere in Saint Peter's Square1:37:06 Reflections on an American Pope1:40:30 Historical Context of Pope Leo XIV1:44:36 The Role of Rerum Novarum in Modern Society1:48:48 The Evolution of Religious Orders1:52:58 Daily Spiritual Practices and Devotion1:56:31 Healing Through Prayer and Scripture1:59:52 Francis' Hermitages and Spiritual Practices2:03:52 Francis vs. Administrative Roles2:09:54 Saints and Their Perception of Sin2:14:21 Temptations of Faith2:19:27 Formation and Discernment Process2:24:32 Becoming a Candidate2:28:46 Understanding the Gospel2:32:39 The Lesser Way of Francis

You DON'T Know the REAL St. Francis: The Radical Stigmatist of Assisi | Bret Thoman, OFS

"It is the Lord." —cf. John 21:7Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is not only the greatest devotion for individual members of the Church, it is also the supreme action of the Church—for the Sacrament of the Eucharistic liturgy is the Sacrifice of God Himself. What the Lord offers us daily in this Most Blessed Sacrament is unspeakably glorious, salutary, and magnificent; it is, as the Second Vatican Council's document Sacrosanctum Concilium says, the "source" and "summit" of the Christian life. Therefore, veneration of the Most Precious Body and Blood of Our Lord is not only extremely beneficial to us; it also very likely may turn out the means of our salvation.In Moments Divine, find powerful, piercing meditations, devotions, and stories related to the Blessed Sacrament and Its adoration. Suitable for private devotion and Holy Hours made with Our Lord, each of the 30 chapters here contains:True StoriesVarious PrayersAn Act of ContritionA Sacred Heart ReadingA Spiritual CommunionAnd so much more...As Archbishop Fulton Sheen would say, if Faith is alive, no other justification to adore the Blessed Sacrament is needed than that it is the Lord Himself present with us. Nothing can compare to spending time with God; for, if and when we get to Heaven, we will already know Him as intimately there as in our moments divine here on earth.

Moments Divine

Fr. Edward Looney reads from Chapter 18 of book 3 and then comments on the experiences of Mary and Elizabeth.

Year 2, Day 118: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 237-242

Through prayer and reflection, learn how to contemplate the significance of the Seven Sorrows of Mary. Father Edward Looney explains the relevance of Mary's Sorrows to our own experiences of sorrow and contrition by highlighting her role as a mother and emphasizing the importance of this devotion to deepen our understanding of Christ's Passion and Mary's enduring intercession. Encouraging engagement with the Seven Sorrows rosary, Father Looney concludes with a call to meditate on Mary's virtues and their relevance to our earthly journey.Episode 19 covers part two, discourse nine.LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE COM25 FOR 25% OFF:<ul><li>10-Book Liguori Paperbound Set - https://bit.ly/3xJBZqE</li><li>The Glories of Mary - https://bit.ly/49GU59Y</li><li>St. Alphonsus Liguori: Doctor of the Church - https://bit.ly/3JnyuZl</li><li>The Road to Bethlehem - https://bit.ly/3xGYhtb</li><li>The Road to Calvary - https://bit.ly/3W59iyl</li><li>Visits to the Blessed Sacrament - https://bit.ly/4aXiTeS</li><li>The 12 Steps to Holiness &amp; Salvation - https://bit.ly/4b1mxEs</li><li>Uniformity with God's Will - https://bit.ly/3JpkEWl</li><li>How to Converse with God - https://bit.ly/3QcFA6P</li><li>Preparation for Death - https://bit.ly/3QvX12D</li><li>Attaining Salvation - https://bit.ly/49JpLeI</li></ul>The Commentaries is a podcast series from TAN in which you’ll learn how to read and understand history’s greatest Catholic works, from today’s greatest Catholic scholars. In every series of The Commentaries, your expert host will be your personal guide to not just read the book, but to live the book, shining the light of its eternal truths into the darkness of our modern trials and tribulations.Fr. Edward Looney is your guide for The Commentaries: The Glories of Mary. The Glories of Mary is the greatest compendium of nearly eighteen centuries of teaching on Our Lady and seeks to lead many souls to a greater love of Jesus through a more intimate knowledge of Mary and her exalted role in our salvation. Fr. Looney uses his immense Marian knowledge and devotion to Our Lady to meaningfully connect both your mind and soul to this classic work by Saint Alphonsus Liguori.To download your FREE Classic Companion PDF and for updates about new seasons, expert scholars, and exclusive deals for The Commentaries listeners, sign up at TANcommentaries.com And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at https://TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code COM25 for 25% off your next order.

19. The Glories of Mary: Why We Honor the Seven Sorrows (Dolours) of Mary

Covering the life of the famous martyr of the Nazi concentration camp in Auschwitz, this beautifully written biography shows how Fr. Kolbe (+1941) worked mightily to conquer the world for Christ through Mary Immaculate. His desire to win the salvation of souls, even to the point of offering his own life in the place of another, encourages the reader to evangelize with zeal like this heroic saint of modern times.

Saint Maximilian Kolbe

How can sickness bring about any good? An entertaining story for children, Saint Germaine and the Sheep brings to life a kind and lovable young French maiden who was born with a crippled hand and a skin disease. Despite these infirmities—or rather, because of them—Germaine told stories of the best kind! In fact, her stories relate God's creation of animals with an unwavering faith in His goodness despite hardships. Saint Germaine and the Sheep is a spiritual gem in the realm of children's Catholic classic illustrated books.Saint Germaine and the Sheep is part of Eva K. Betzs Saints and Friendly Beasts series, entertaining and educating children of all ages. Every book is fully illustrated and displays Charles Vukovichs artwork on each page of these stories about the saints. Other priceless books in this series include Saint Martin de Porres and the Mice and Saint Brigid and the Cows.Ideal for all children, especially those enrolled in TAN Academy in kindergarten through third grades for easy-reading literature.

Saint Germaine and the Sheep

01 - Opening Credits

02 - Opening Quote

03 - Preface

04 - Introduction

05 - Author's Protestation

06 - Title Page

07 - Author's Introduction

08 - Chapter One

09 - Chapter Two

10 - Chapter Three

11 - Chapter Four

12 - Chapter Five

13 - Chapter Six

14 - Chapter Seven

15 - Chapter Eight

16 - Chapter Nine

17 - Chapter Ten

18 - Chapter Eleven

19 - Chapter Twelve

20 - Chapter Thirteen

21 - Chapter Fourteen

22 - Chapter Fifteen

23 - Chapter Sixteen

24 - Chapter Seventeen

25 - Chapter Eighteen

26 - Chapter Nineteen

27 - Chapter Twenty

“What the Fathers of the Church taught withoutsystem and confusedly, this virgin, Teresa, hasreduced with such mastery and elegance to a body ofdoctrine.”&#160;—Pope St. Pius XSaint Teresa of Ávila, mystic, Carmelite reformer, and Doctor of the Church, is one of the greatest people to ever walk the face of the Earth—and even one of the greatest saints. Her position as a spiritual master is uncontested and, as her&#160;Way of Perfection&#160;will attest, her method of prayer was simple: through astounding sanctity and humility, as well as intensive recollection, we may approach God through meditation and come to know Him intimately. And He always rewards us more than we deserve.Born to a pious family in 1515, Teresa grew up fascinated with the faith. A popular anecdote from her youth tells of an impromptu escapade with her brother: they attempted to flee to Africa to be martyred by Moors, only to be brought back from the city walls by their uncle. Teresa later joined the Carmelites at 20, but found their practices to be lacking in austerity. She herself was zealous in mortification, and frequently exerted herself to the point of illness. Upon recovery after a particularly long convalescence, she began to experience religious ecstasies, which continued throughout her life. She experienced interior visions (i.e. without sensory manifestation) of Our Lord, levitations, and other graces, including the famous transverberation, where her heart was mystically pierced by a lance borne by a seraph. &#160;But Teresa's principle work in life was to reform the Carmelites; she traveled all about Spain establishing new convents and, with St. John of the Cross, men's monasteries. Throughout all of her reform work, her attitude was joyful, saintly, and profoundly charismatic.From this saintly life developed a method of prayer, a veritable method of growing in perfection, that includes such insights as this:<ul><li>Prayer must never be self-indulgent.</li><li>Only solitude and interior quietude are necessary for meditative prayer.</li><li>Vocal prayer is of extreme use and must be said humbly and attentively.</li><li>Meditation is necessary to grow in virtue.</li><li>Recollection of one's nothingness before prayer is essential.</li><li>Humility and perseverance are necessary for prayer.</li><li>And so much more . . .</li></ul>The Way of Perfection&#160;is an astounding work by an astounding saint, a highly detailed and immensely useful guide to approaching the Lord through higher and higher degrees of meditative prayer and contemplation, written by the queen among the saints of meditation, beyond compare in mystical wisdom. Let that wisdom pierce your heart too, through the words of these pages.