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									<h2>Opening Prayer</h2>
The whole of a good Christian life is a holy desire to see God as He is. I commit to the “hard scrubbing” of my soul, pouring out the vinegar of worldly love to make room for the honey of Thy presence. Stretch me out toward Thee, Lord, so that when Thou comest, Thou findest a container ready for Thy divinity.
I petition Thee for the expansion of my soul’s capacity to be filled with Thee. Grant me the grace to wait in hope, stretching the pouch of my heart through holy desire. Measure my capacity to hold Thee by the depth of my longing, and purge from me all that would compete with Thy indwelling.
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13And Jesus came into the quarters of Caesarea Philippi: and he asked his disciples, saying: Whom do men say that the Son of man is?&nbsp;14But they said: Some John the Baptist, and other some Elias, and others Jeremias, or one of the prophets.&nbsp;15Jesus saith to them: But whom do you say that I am?&nbsp;16Simon Peter answered and said: Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God.&nbsp;17And Jesus answering, said to him: Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jona: because flesh and blood hath not revealed it to thee, but my Father who is in heaven.&nbsp;18And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.&nbsp;19And I will give to thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatsoever thou shalt bind upon earth, it shall be bound also in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose upon earth, it shall be loosed also in heaven.
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									St. Augustine compares the soul to a “pouch” that God stretches through hope. By making us wait, He “makes the soul capable of holding more”. This Church Father insight defines the Spiritual life as a holy desire to see God. In the Mystical Body, we must “empty what we want to be filled”, pouring out the “vinegar” of worldly love to make room for the “honey” of God. This “cleaning with hard scrubbing” is the work of Confession&nbsp;and the “preparation” for the Eucharist.								</div>
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									<h4>Mary and the Magisterium</h4>
Mary is the “Treasure” who was “stretched” by her sorrows. The Magisterium, through the Bishop, provides the “Standard of the Church’s interpretation” to ensure our desires are “holy”. The Bishop preserves the unity&nbsp;of the Church by protecting the faithful from “private tastes and fancies” that would fill the soul with “vinegar”. Mary, as the “Mirror without tarnish”, was perfectly “filled and overflowed” because she was perfectly stretched.




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Lord, my soul is small and narrow, and filled to the brim with so many things. Empty me and open me wide.
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June 29: How to Stretch Your Soul

In this marvelous series of reflections on hope, adapted from a series of talks, Father Philip Bochanski not only lays out what hope is but also shows how we can exercise this theological virtue, through being daring, changing our ways, serving the Lord, struggling, suffering, and praying. Beginning with the Book of Genesis and proceeding through the Gospels, Aquinas, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, he examines how hope directs us to our ultimate goal of life with God and gives us the strength and perseverance to attain it. Bochanskis fascinating stories of ;Heroes of Hope;—inspiring saints such as St. Augustine and St. Teresa of Calcutta—show us how these familiar names learned to hope through moments of intense personal difficulty and crisis. Bochanski also tells fascinating stories about the lives of individuals like Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, St. Gianna Beretta Molla, and Chiara Luce Badano, showing how these seemingly ordinary Catholic laypeople applied their hope in God to the challenges of their state in life and the modern world.The Virtue of Hope is excellent spiritual reading for everyone, an instruction manual for how to grow in hope and in bravery in the face of lifes challenges. It is a clarion call that hope must not be merely theoretical, but must ;lead us to a deeper relationship with God, an encounter with the One who loves us and calls us to friendship with Himself.;

The Virtue of Hope

Father Richard Ho Lung, M.O.P.—poet, teacher, musician—is the founder of the Missionaries of the Poor, one of the fastest growing religious orders in the world.Known as the "reggae priest," Fr. Ho Lung had a hit single and critically acclaimed musical. He and his band—Father Ho Lung and Friends—toured the world. In his spare time, he taught literature at the University of the West Indies.In 1980, he left behind the fame and academic life and founded the Missionaries of the Poor to serve the poor and downtrodden in his island home through service and song.Now, marked by a joyful sense of sacrifice and love, Fr. Ho Lung and his more than 550 brothers and army of volunteers minister to thousands in eight countries around the globe.Here, in the first and only authorized biography of Father Ho Lung and his order, Joseph Pearce— the pre-eminent Catholic biographer of our time—gives a full and vibrant account of a man who, along with his brothers, is truly changing the world.Candles in the Dark is not simply the fascinating story of a man and his order, it is a powerful reminder that God still works in our world today.

Candles in the Dark

How did Mary live humble obedience while carrying the Lamb of God within her womb?Fr. Edward Looney reads and reflects on Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 231-236 from The Mystical City of God. Reflect on Mary’s hidden life at Elizabeth’s home: midnight prayer, humble service, making swaddling clothes, and a gentle rivalry of obedience that models purity, charity, and interior recollection for daily Christian life.📖 Get the Books Here: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/</a>🙏 More from Fr. Edward Looney: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney">https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney</a>📱 TAN Digital: The Catholic App You Can Trust. Browse and listen to more than 1,200 spiritual classics: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/">https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/</a>🎙️ More Great TAN Podcasts:<ul><li>The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year with Fr. Edward Looney</li><li>The Conor Gallagher Show</li><li>The Commentaries: How to Read &amp; Live Classic Catholic Books</li><li>The Authority with Joseph Pearce</li><li>From the Rooftop with Msgr. Patrick Winslow &amp; Fr. Matthew Kauth</li><li>Till &amp; Keep with Jason Craig</li></ul>

Day 117: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 231-236

"Have pity on me, and I will have pity on you. Give me my hands, and I will give you peace. The more you honour me, the more I will bless you."The little child Jesus is King of the Universe. The Holy Infancy of God is an often unremarked-upon and yet wholly integral part of the mystery of the Incarnation. Not only did the Infinite God become a finite man, but He became a little baby, and a little boy. No devotion gives more honor and glory to this Little King than the devotion to the Infant Jesus of Prague.While its origins are shrouded in mystery, this little statuette has its origins in Spain, with some saying it even belonged to St. Teresa of Avila. Taken to Bohemia by a Spanish noblewoman who married a Bohemian, the little statue of God was later given by her daughter, Princess Polyxena von Lobkowicz, to a Carmelite monastery in Prague. Cast aside in a rubbish heap by the conquering Protestant King of Sweden, it remained there for seven years, with its hands broken off, until one Fr. Cyrillus found the statue and returned it to a place of honor. Since then, the famous devotion has only grown, and the Little King has conquered the hearts of many with His glorious rule of charity. May he conquer your heart too.

Devotion to the Infant Jesus of Prague

How does Revelation’s New Jerusalem reveal Mary’s earthly return and renewed role?Fr. Edward Looney reads and reflects on Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 2, Paragraphs 10-17 from The Mystical City of God. Reflect on Mary as the ‘new heaven and new earth’: her descent after the Ascension, the providential concealment of sacred mysteries, and how honoring graves points us to resurrection and Christ’s reign.📖 Get the Books Here: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/</a>🙏 More from Fr. Edward Looney: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney">https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney</a>📱 TAN Digital: The Catholic App You Can Trust. Browse and listen to more than 1,200 spiritual classics: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/">https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/</a>🎙️ More Great TAN Podcasts:<ul><li>The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year with Fr. Edward Looney</li><li>The Conor Gallagher Show</li><li>The Commentaries: How to Read &amp; Live Classic Catholic Books</li><li>The Authority with Joseph Pearce</li><li>From the Rooftop with Msgr. Patrick Winslow &amp; Fr. Matthew Kauth</li><li>Till &amp; Keep with Jason Craig</li></ul>

Day 279: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 2, Paragraphs 10-17

01 - Opening Credits

02 - Introduction

03 - Translator's Note

04 - The Life of St. Aloysius Gonzaga

05 - Compendium of the Life of Blessed Aloysius Gonzaga

06 - The Devotion of St. Aloysius to His Guardian Angel

07 - Meditations on the Holy Angels - Testimony from the Gospel

08 - Testimony from the Prophets

09 - The Wondrous Grace of the Angels

10 - The Excellence and Nobility of the Angels

11 - The Vastness of the Multitude of the Angelic Host

12 - The Harmonious and Glorious Order of the Celestial Hierarchy

13 - A Prayer to the Angels

14 - St. Michael, the Price of the Heavenly Host

15 - St. Gabriel, the Herald of the Incarnation and the Guardian of the Virgin Mary

16 - St. Raphael and the Guardian Angels

17 - An Exhortation to the Soul

18 - A Final Prayer

19 - The Six Sundays Devotion in Honor of St. Aloysius - Indulgence

20 - Prayer

21 - Meditation for the First Sunday - The Preservation of Innocence

22 - Meditation for the Second Sunday - Devotion to the Eucharist

23 - Meditation for the Third Sunday - Love for the Virgin Mary

24 - Meditation for the Fourth Sunday - Self-Denial

25 - Meditation for the Fifth Sunday - Control of the Senses

26 - Meditation for the Sixth Sunday - A Holy Manner of Living

27 - About the Narrator

28 - About TAN Books

29 - Closing Credits

“O my soul, contemplate the surpassing beauty of these citizens of paradise! They shine like a vast constellation of radiant stars, or even like the sun itself, in the splendid city of God.” —St. Aloysius GonzagaIn the history of the Church, there are few saints who wrote with such angelic purity and devotion on the subject of angels as Saint Aloysius Gonzaga. Much has been written on this Jesuit novice who died at the young age of twenty-three while caring for plague victims, but little has been available on his actual writings—that is, until now. For the first time in English, Meditations on the Holy Angels, Saint Aloysius Gonzaga’s longest and most significant work, is offered to readers.Discover this great saint’s love for the holy angels, no doubt a powerful inspiration for his own angelic purity. Those who read this inspiring work will fall more deeply in love with God and His holy angels. Learn about our angelic companions’ excellence, nobility, and glorious order. Contemplate the powerful roles of Saints Gabriel, Raphael, and Michael through the eyes of one of the Church’s great Jesuit saints.Included in this volume are two important versions of the life of Saint Aloysius. The first is from the Office of the saint, first published in 1737, and subsequently incorporated into the Roman Breviary. The other version, published in 1699, is somewhat longer and offers further beautiful details of his sanctity, piety, and ardent charity.As the patron saint of youth and students, Saint Aloysius Gonzaga’s writings and life reveal that one cannot live an angelic life without angelic help. Here is a saint who sought his guardian angel’s help three times a day. Here is a book that will inflame the hearts of both young and old to love our angelic friends—messengers from Heaven—with even greater fervor.</article>

Meditations on the Holy Angels

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 12 of book 6 and then comments on Jesus praying in the Garden, Mary&#39;s prayer at the same time, and the vigilant words, &quot;watch and pray.&quot;

Year 2, Day 237: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 12, Paragraphs 493-502

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 5 and then comments on the necessity and benefits of devotion to St. Joseph.

Year 2, Day 199: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 16, Paragraphs 175-183

Which gift of the Holy Spirit do you most need to grow in holiness today?Fr. Edward Looney reads and reflects on Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 66-72 from The Mystical City of God. Reflect on Mary’s instruction about the Holy Spirit as both consolation and chastisement, and examine the seven gifts—wisdom, intellect, fortitude, science, piety, counsel, and fear—to identify which gift you should ask for and cultivate.📖 Get the Books Here: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/</a>🙏 More from Fr. Edward Looney: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney">https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney</a>📱 TAN Digital: The Catholic App You Can Trust. Browse and listen to more than 1,200 spiritual classics: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/">https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/</a>🎙️ More Great TAN Podcasts:<ul><li>The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year with Fr. Edward Looney</li><li>The Conor Gallagher Show</li><li>The Commentaries: How to Read &amp; Live Classic Catholic Books</li><li>The Authority with Joseph Pearce</li><li>From the Rooftop with Msgr. Patrick Winslow &amp; Fr. Matthew Kauth</li><li>Till &amp; Keep with Jason Craig</li></ul>

Day 286: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 66-72

How did Mary’s temple vows and heavenly coronation shape her unique mission for God?Fr. Edward Looney reads and reflects on Volume 1, Book 2, Chapter 2, Paragraphs 429-435 from The Mystical City of God. Reflect on Mary’s gratitude upon entering the temple, her permitted vow of chastity, and the vision where the Trinity crowns her—encouraging readers to imitate her humility, obedience, and readiness for divine service.📖 Get the Books Here: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/</a>🙏 More from Fr. Edward Looney: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney">https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney</a>📱 TAN Digital: The Catholic App You Can Trust. Browse and listen to more than 1,200 spiritual classics: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/">https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/</a>🎙️ More Great TAN Podcasts:<ul><li>The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year with Fr. Edward Looney</li><li>The Conor Gallagher Show</li><li>The Commentaries: How to Read &amp; Live Classic Catholic Books</li><li>The Authority with Joseph Pearce</li><li>From the Rooftop with Msgr. Patrick Winslow &amp; Fr. Matthew Kauth</li><li>Till &amp; Keep with Jason Craig</li></ul>

Day 50: Volume 1, Book 2, Chapter 2, Paragraphs 429-435

In 1929, nearly four hundred years after the deaths of Saints Thomas More and John Fisher, G.K. Chesterton observed in words equally attributable to Fisher, ;Blessed Thomas More is more important at this moment than at any moment since his death, even perhaps the great moment of his dying; but he is not quite so important as he will be in a hundred years.; Judge Robert J. Conrad Jr. anticipates Chestertons one-hundred-year mark in a collection of stories from the lives of More and Fisher, demonstrating how their sanctity and integrity carried them and those who loved them through tumultuous and heart-wrenching times which, perhaps surprisingly, bear a striking resemblance to the present epoch. At first blush, nothing could appear more different than the pre-industrial sixteenth century and the tech-centered modern era. But a closer examination presents a similar tale of political maneuvering and hostile hearings, legal corruption, viral pandemics, riots, suppression of speech, loss of religious liberty, and a profound indifference for truth. Judge Conrad effortlessly weaves together tales of both men and what made them who they were—family, faith, friendship, oaths, vocation, detachment, conscience—inviting those who strive for holiness down the same narrow path these two martyrs walked with a clarity founded upon the truth of Christs Church and a wit that charmed even their persecutors. Both these men refused to consent to the theological farce that would permit the kings divorce and remarriage and drive a wedge into the unity of the Christian world, and both paid for their convictions with their lives. More died the kings good servant and Gods first. Fisher approached his execution with joy befit for a wedding. And yet, both stand today, long after they are gone, as models of courage in a time when it is desperately needed. Discover in this volume of powerful stories two saints whose lives could not be timelier for the present age.

John Fisher and Thomas More

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18 of book 8 and then comments on the on Mary's reflection over her life and the significance of her receiving Holy Communion and its meaning for us. &nbsp;

Year 2, Day 357: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 713-721

Why does God sometimes hide His light — and how should we respond in faith?Fr. Edward Looney reads and reflects on Volume 1, Book 2, Chapter 20, Paragraphs 728-741 from The Mystical City of God. Reflect on Mary’s holy longing during God’s hiddenness, the preparation of her faculties for an abstractive vision, and her teaching to prefer suffering for love of Christ while praying, “Here I am, Lord.”📖 Get the Books Here: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/</a>🙏 More from Fr. Edward Looney: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney">https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney</a>📱 TAN Digital: The Catholic App You Can Trust. Browse and listen to more than 1,200 spiritual classics: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/">https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/</a>🎙️ More Great TAN Podcasts:<ul><li>The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year with Fr. Edward Looney</li><li>The Conor Gallagher Show</li><li>The Commentaries: How to Read &amp; Live Classic Catholic Books</li><li>The Authority with Joseph Pearce</li><li>From the Rooftop with Msgr. Patrick Winslow &amp; Fr. Matthew Kauth</li><li>Till &amp; Keep with Jason Craig</li></ul>

Day 83: Volume 1, Book 2, Chapter 20, Paragraphs 728-741

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 7 and then comments on St. Paul's reaction to Mary, why he apologizes to her, and his prayer to do God's will.&nbsp;

Year 2, Day 309: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 268-276

00 Opening Credits

01 Acknowledgements

02 Foreword

03 Introduction

04 Chapter 1 Faith, Friends, & Funds

05 Chapter 2 The Heart of the Matter

06 Chapter 3 A Lifetime Preparing

07 Chapter 4 Abortion

08 Chapter 5 Pornography

09 Chapter 6 Morally Responsible Investing

10 Chapter 7 Faith & Reason

11 Chapter 8 A Clear Principle of Wisdom

12 Chapter 9 Good Returns

13 Chapter 10 From Many One

14 Chapter 11 Sound Advice

15 Chapter 12 In Memoriam

16 Chapter 13 The Best Way Forward

17 Appendix A In God We Trust

18 Closing Credits

This book is both timely and timeless.In God We Trust delves deeply into current economic and market developments and reflects on how U.S. prosperity has returned in 2018, as capitalism has again been unleashed. Author George Schwartz says, "What a relief after eight years of economic stagna­tion and government over-regulation." Oddly, as the U.S. economy has benefited from pro-growth policies, like tax rate cuts and deregulation, there exists a rising tide of sympathy for socialism among leftist politicians and young people.This timeless divide between capitalism and socialism is explored within the context of the economic and moral ramifications for society in general and long-term investors specifically.Readers with historical perspective will appreciate the logic of what should be obvious, namely that socialism has never worked anywhere on earth. As President Ronald Reagan aptly put, "Socialism can only work in two places, heaven where they don't need it, and hell where they already have it."This book is about participating in capital markets while avoiding morally objectionable businesses. As a lover of the free enterprise system and a portfolio manager, Schwartz chronicles how Morally Responsible Investing is helping long-term investors put their money to work in accordance with their moral beliefs. His firm manages Ave Maria Mutual Funds, which were founded in 2001. These pro-life and pro-family mutual funds have attracted over 100,000 shareholders, who have invested more than $2.2 billion in five separate award-winning mutual funds.

In God We Trust

How did Our Lady guide the evangelists in composing the four Gospels?Fr. Edward Looney reads and reflects on Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 9, Paragraphs 557-565 from The Mystical City of God. Discover Mary’s direct role in inspiring Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—her apparitions, restrictions about revealing her own mysteries, and how she invoked the Holy Spirit to ensure faithful Gospel accounts.📖 Get the Books Here: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/</a>🙏 More from Fr. Edward Looney: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney">https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney</a>📱 TAN Digital: The Catholic App You Can Trust. Browse and listen to more than 1,200 spiritual classics: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/">https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/</a>🎙️ More Great TAN Podcasts:<ul><li>The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year with Fr. Edward Looney</li><li>The Conor Gallagher Show</li><li>The Commentaries: How to Read &amp; Live Classic Catholic Books</li><li>The Authority with Joseph Pearce</li><li>From the Rooftop with Msgr. Patrick Winslow &amp; Fr. Matthew Kauth</li><li>Till &amp; Keep with Jason Craig</li></ul>

Day 340: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 9, Paragraphs 557-565

"Tell me, O Muse, of that ingenious hero who travelled far and wide after he had sacked the famous town of Troy..."Ever been lost and want to go home? Join Odysseus as he struggles to return to his family in this epic retelling of the adventures of The Odyssey. Retold for a children's audience, Poetic Primers The Odyssey, is filled with vibrant illustrations while still maintaining the poetic format of the original work.Together you and your reader can enter the world of Ancient Greece and see how our hero, Odysseus, exemplifies multiple classical virtues as he courageously slays monsters, patiently travels to magical lands, and prudently takes back his home and family. Filled with educational materials and discussion questions, The Odyssey is bound to be you and your childs next favorite epic.AUDIO DRAMA PREVIEWABOUT POETIC PRIMERSWanted to share the classics with your kids but thought they are a little too much for their innocent minds?Poetic Primers are the perfect fit for any parents that want to read the classics to either kids. Such classics like &lsquo;The Odyssey, &lsquo;Aesops Fables, and &lsquo;King Arthur have been reimagined to be more kid friendly. While still keeping the stories in their poetic forms, Poetic Primers focus on the virtues and vice the various heroes embody and face throughout their adventures. Along with stunning and vibrant illustrations, your child (and you!) are sure to treasure these books for years to come.

Homer's The Odyssey

In Consoling Thoughts on God and Providence, St. Francis de Sales, beloved Doctor of the Church, speaks of how God wants only good for us, and why we should have great confidence in His merciful love.This treasure of spirituality beautifully explains God's love for the sinner, how great His joy is upon the return of just one lost sheep, and how God's mercy extends even towards the damned. St. Francis encourages us to conform ourselves to God's will, and teaches us to abandon ourselves to the Lord who so desires our hearts.Readers of Consoling Thoughts on God and Providence will experience firsthand why St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) is known to history as the Gentle Saint. St. Francis was Bishop of Geneva and a tireless preacher, who yet made time to correspond with numerous souls who wrote him for his insight and guidance. His Consoling Thoughts are compiled from these letters as well as from his other spiritual works.

Consoling Thoughts on God and Providence

How does divine consolation cut through spiritual darkness and despair?Fr. Edward Looney reads and reflects on Volume 2, Book 3, Introduction, Paragraphs 1-11 from The Mystical City of God. Discover Venerable Maria Vograda’s struggle with fear, temptation, and scruples—and how obedience, prayer, and a single consoling interior word led her back to faith, hope, and charity. Practical takeaway: seek wise spiritual counsel in trials.📖 Get the Books Here: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/</a>🙏 More from Fr. Edward Looney: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney">https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney</a>📱 TAN Digital: The Catholic App You Can Trust. Browse and listen to more than 1,200 spiritual classics: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/">https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/</a>🎙️ More Great TAN Podcasts:<ul><li>The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year with Fr. Edward Looney</li><li>The Conor Gallagher Show</li><li>The Commentaries: How to Read &amp; Live Classic Catholic Books</li><li>The Authority with Joseph Pearce</li><li>From the Rooftop with Msgr. Patrick Winslow &amp; Fr. Matthew Kauth</li><li>Till &amp; Keep with Jason Craig</li></ul>

Day 91: Volume 2, Book 3, Introduction, Paragraphs 1-11

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 7 of book 7 and then comments on how the early church received communion and our need to be properly prepared for Holy Communion. &nbsp;

Year 2, Day 292: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 7, Paragraphs 113-117

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 11 of book 8 and reflects on the nearness of Mary's journey to eternal life.&nbsp;

Year 2, Day 344: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 11, Paragraphs 595-602

How did Mary’s penances and charity shape her role in salvation history?Fr. Edward Looney reads and reflects on Volume 1, Book 2, Chapter 24, Paragraphs 785-793 from The Mystical City of God. Reflect on Mary’s mortifications, watchings, and prostrations as real spiritual practices that prepared her to give Christ to the world; consider how her generous hand models charity and opens the way for our redemption.📖 Get the Books Here: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/</a>🙏 More from Fr. Edward Looney: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney">https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney</a>📱 TAN Digital: The Catholic App You Can Trust. Browse and listen to more than 1,200 spiritual classics: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/">https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/</a>🎙️ More Great TAN Podcasts:<ul><li>The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year with Fr. Edward Looney</li><li>The Conor Gallagher Show</li><li>The Commentaries: How to Read &amp; Live Classic Catholic Books</li><li>The Authority with Joseph Pearce</li><li>From the Rooftop with Msgr. Patrick Winslow &amp; Fr. Matthew Kauth</li><li>Till &amp; Keep with Jason Craig</li></ul>

Day 89: Volume 1, Book 2, Chapter 24, Paragraphs 785-793

Fr. Chad Ripperger opens up about his personal journey, from his devout Catholic upbringing and early fascination with science and flight, to the moment he realized his call to the priesthood mid-air in a rented plane. He traces the path that ultimately led him into the world of exorcism—a role he never sought, but couldn’t escape, and shares startling insights into how exorcisms have changed over time. This conversation will serve as a timely reminder for every Catholic of the importance of living a life rooted in prayer and fighting the good fight in the spiritual battle for our souls. 💲Use Coupon Code CGS50 to get 50% off any work of Spiritual Warfare at TAN Books: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/books/topic/spiritual-warfare">https://tanbooks.com/books/topic/spiritual-warfare</a>👍 Like, Subscribe, or Follow The Conor Gallagher Show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media!Facebook:<a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/conorgallaghershow">https://www.facebook.com/conorgallaghershow</a>Instagram:<a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/conorgallaghershow">https://instagram.com/conorgallaghershow</a>TikTok:<a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tiktok.com/@conorgallaghershow">https://tiktok.com/@conorgallaghershow</a>Spotify:<a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1qtdMK8FqjAQ3ODlFXCEYt?si=ae4598b16c1d4cde">https://open.spotify.com/show/1qtdMK8FqjAQ3ODlFXCEYt?si=ae4598b16c1d4cde</a>Apple Podcasts:<a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conor-gallagher-show/id1789476722">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conor-gallagher-show/id1789476722</a>CHAPTERS0:00 - Trailer1:41 - Introduction10:08 - Fr. Ripperger's Childhood15:04 - Dating and Realizing His Call to the Priesthood21:42 - Pursuing the Priesthood24:35 - Exorcisms and the Vatican39:14 - Mortal Sin and Virtue55:30 - Transitioning into Exorcism Ministry1:02:59 - The Power of the Latin Mass1:05:37 - The Prayer Life of an Exorcist

Fr. Chad Ripperger: My Life and Work as an Exorcist

Fr. Edward Looney reads the beginning of chapter 22 of book 3, and then comments on the forthcoming birth of St. John the Baptist as one who testifies to the light.

Year 2, Day 123: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 22, Paragraphs 270-274

How does Mary’s humility and patronage comfort travelers and the Church in peril?Fr. Edward Looney reads and reflects on Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 1, Paragraphs 365-373 from The Mystical City of God. Reflect on Mary’s deep humility, her pilgrim visits to Jerusalem’s holy sites, and her special protection for seafarers—encouraging prayerful remembrance, trust, and devotion amid life’s literal and metaphorical storms.📖 Get the Books Here: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/</a>🙏 More from Fr. Edward Looney: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney">https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney</a>📱 TAN Digital: The Catholic App You Can Trust. Browse and listen to more than 1,200 spiritual classics: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/">https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/</a>🎙️ More Great TAN Podcasts:<ul><li>The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year with Fr. Edward Looney</li><li>The Conor Gallagher Show</li><li>The Commentaries: How to Read &amp; Live Classic Catholic Books</li><li>The Authority with Joseph Pearce</li><li>From the Rooftop with Msgr. Patrick Winslow &amp; Fr. Matthew Kauth</li><li>Till &amp; Keep with Jason Craig</li></ul>

Day 320: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 1, Paragraphs 365-373

How did Saint Stephen’s martyrdom reveal Mary’s maternal care and heavenly consolation?Fr. Edward Looney reads and reflects on Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 11, Paragraphs 190-201 from The Mystical City of God. Reflects on Mary’s visible presence at Saint Stephen’s trial and martyrdom, her angelic assistance, and how his fearless confession led to heavenly visions, intercession, and the conversion fruit of his sacrifice for the Church.📖 Get the Books Here: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/</a>🙏 More from Fr. Edward Looney: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney">https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney</a>📱 TAN Digital: The Catholic App You Can Trust. Browse and listen to more than 1,200 spiritual classics: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/">https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/</a>🎙️ More Great TAN Podcasts:<ul><li>The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year with Fr. Edward Looney</li><li>The Conor Gallagher Show</li><li>The Commentaries: How to Read &amp; Live Classic Catholic Books</li><li>The Authority with Joseph Pearce</li><li>From the Rooftop with Msgr. Patrick Winslow &amp; Fr. Matthew Kauth</li><li>Till &amp; Keep with Jason Craig</li></ul>

Day 301: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 11, Paragraphs 190-201

St. Philomena is perhaps the most extraordinary Saint in the history of the Catholic Church. When the relics of this 13-year-old virgin martyress were discovered in the Roman Catacombs in 1802, she became almost overnight one of the most popular saints in the Church, earning the nickname of "the Wonder-Worker" because of the countless remarkable favors that she sent to those who prayed to her. For a century and a half there was a worldwide Catholic devotion to St. Philomena, approved by many Popes. But amazingly, since the 1960s, she has been almost forgotten.This little book by beloved TAN mainstay author Fr. Paul O'Sullivan gives the fascinating story of St. Philomena. Fr. O'Sullivan tells of her martyrdom, her miracles, her relics, her partnership with the Curé of Ars, and the great miracle involving Pauline Jaricot, as well as recounting many other true stories of "the dear Little Saint's" generous answers to those who invoke her.God obviously wishes to give out His gifts and favors through the hands of St. Philomena, and it is His will that that we ask her for them. These pages will give new hope to all who need a special friend in Heaven to answer their prayers.May this little book help to open up the floodgates of heavenly gifts so that once again this sweet young Saint will become known by that beautiful title: "Saint Philomena the Wonder-Worker!"

Saint Philomena: The Wonder-Worker

The Blessed Virgin Mary is the pinnacle of Creation. She is the "tower of ivory" that is "hard to climb for human thoughts," the "depth undiscernible even for the eyes of angels"; she is the "mystic rose" and "Ark of the New Covenant"; she is our everything, Our Lady. Aside from devotion to the Lord Himself in the Most Holy Sacrament, devotion to Our Lady is the best and surest means of sanctification and salvation that we have. And consecration to the Blessed Mother is the most perfect means of devotion to her.St. Louis de Montfort's True Devotion to Mary formalized the practice of consecrating one's whole self, with temporal and spiritual goods, to Our Lady. In this short booklet, Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Fr. Nicholas Norman shows Christians both why and how to do this according to a simple and practical method. Most of all, Fr. Norman shows why this practice is becoming more and more important in our times, and how devotion to Our Lady is an apocalyptic witness during the last stages of Christianity, according to Our Lady herself in her message at Fatima. Let this book guide you, then, on the way of true devotion and total consecration, so that we may say to Our Lady, "I am all yours, O Blessed Mother of God!"

Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Calling all Catholic women! Are some of your relationships stressing you out? Have you been deeply let down by someone you dearly love? Are you tired of recycled criticism or constant arguing? Hope is here. In this her latest in The Catholic Womans Guide series—all about relationships!—noted author Rose Sweet shares some of her ;golden nuggets; that expose the roots of relationship troubles and how to finally be free of them. The Catholic Womans Guide series integrates Catholic theology (Theology of the Body and teachings on contemplative prayer) with Sweets unique brand of story and humor and will help you to find authentic love and freedom in all your relationships. In this third volume, The Catholic Womens Guide to Relationships, Sweet takes you through the doorway of Scripture to see how Jesus handled those troublesome people! Topics include: Exposing the little ways in which we tend to use even the people we love Learning to hear and speak anothers emotional language Changing poison patterns in relationships Setting and enforcing healthy boundaries Knowing when, how, and why to reinvent or even end a relationship Embracing the power and freedom of solitude Sweet also reveals the ;Four Rules of Relationship; as the pathway not only to healthier, holier relationships, but also as a map into a deeper interior life with the God who desires a rich and intimate relationship with you.

A Catholic Woman's Guide to Relationships

How did Mary’s unique knowledge shape her role as teacher and cooperator in redemption?Fr. Edward Looney reads and reflects on Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 7, Paragraphs 74-83 from The Mystical City of God. Explore Mary’s infused knowledge—visions, scripture interpretation, and sacramental insight—to understand her cooperation in Christ’s redemption and practical calls to confession, sacramental readiness, and lifelong vigilance against sin.📖 Get the Books Here: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/</a>🙏 More from Fr. Edward Looney: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney">https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney</a>📱 TAN Digital: The Catholic App You Can Trust. Browse and listen to more than 1,200 spiritual classics: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/">https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/</a>🎙️ More Great TAN Podcasts:<ul><li>The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year with Fr. Edward Looney</li><li>The Conor Gallagher Show</li><li>The Commentaries: How to Read &amp; Live Classic Catholic Books</li><li>The Authority with Joseph Pearce</li><li>From the Rooftop with Msgr. Patrick Winslow &amp; Fr. Matthew Kauth</li><li>Till &amp; Keep with Jason Craig</li></ul>

Day 189: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 7, Paragraphs 74-83

How did Mary’s victory silence the dragon and protect the Church from heresy?Fr. Edward Looney reads and reflects on Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 7, Paragraphs 519-532 from The Mystical City of God. Reflects on Mary’s heavenly role in restraining Satan, the angelic proclamation of Christ’s triumph, and practical takeaways: Scripture, Church teaching, sacramental life, and Marian intercession as defenses against error.📖 Get the Books Here: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/</a>🙏 More from Fr. Edward Looney: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney">https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney</a>📱 TAN Digital: The Catholic App You Can Trust. Browse and listen to more than 1,200 spiritual classics: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/">https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/</a>🎙️ More Great TAN Podcasts:<ul><li>The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year with Fr. Edward Looney</li><li>The Conor Gallagher Show</li><li>The Commentaries: How to Read &amp; Live Classic Catholic Books</li><li>The Authority with Joseph Pearce</li><li>From the Rooftop with Msgr. Patrick Winslow &amp; Fr. Matthew Kauth</li><li>Till &amp; Keep with Jason Craig</li></ul>

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

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 5 of book 4 and then offers a commentary on acts of veneration we might pay to the Blessed Virgin.

Year 3, Day 143: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 418-422

How did God choose a chaste, faithful guardian for the Virgin Mary?Fr. Edward Looney reads and reflects on Volume 1, Book 2, Chapter 22, Paragraphs 755-764 from The Mystical City of God. Reflect on the virginal espousal of Mary and Joseph: divine selection, Joseph’s lifelong vow of chastity, their mutual consecration, and how their household practices model tithing, humility, and holy service.📖 Get the Books Here: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/</a>🙏 More from Fr. Edward Looney: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney">https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney</a>📱 TAN Digital: The Catholic App You Can Trust. Browse and listen to more than 1,200 spiritual classics: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/">https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/</a>🎙️ More Great TAN Podcasts:<ul><li>The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year with Fr. Edward Looney</li><li>The Conor Gallagher Show</li><li>The Commentaries: How to Read &amp; Live Classic Catholic Books</li><li>The Authority with Joseph Pearce</li><li>From the Rooftop with Msgr. Patrick Winslow &amp; Fr. Matthew Kauth</li><li>Till &amp; Keep with Jason Craig</li></ul>

Day 85: Volume 1, Book 2, Chapter 22, Paragraphs 755-764

How does Our Lady obtain conversions simply by her presence and prayer?Fr. Edward Looney reads and reflects on Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 20, Paragraphs 254-260 from The Mystical City of God. Reflect on Mary’s maternal power to convert souls: examples of demon-delivered servants, chastened neighbors, and household sanctification show how prayerful presence, intercession, and discreet charity bring lasting spiritual change.📖 Get the Books Here: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/</a>🙏 More from Fr. Edward Looney: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney">https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney</a>📱 TAN Digital: The Catholic App You Can Trust. Browse and listen to more than 1,200 spiritual classics: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/">https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/</a>🎙️ More Great TAN Podcasts:<ul><li>The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year with Fr. Edward Looney</li><li>The Conor Gallagher Show</li><li>The Commentaries: How to Read &amp; Live Classic Catholic Books</li><li>The Authority with Joseph Pearce</li><li>From the Rooftop with Msgr. Patrick Winslow &amp; Fr. Matthew Kauth</li><li>Till &amp; Keep with Jason Craig</li></ul>

Day 121: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 20, Paragraphs 254-260

A swan must waddle before it can fly!Manhattans Central Park seems an unlikely place for a family of swans to raise their baby cygnet, but family life is full of surprises, happy mistakes, and mysterious joys. Join Father and Mother Swan and their Handsome Little Cygnet as they paddle through four beautifully illustrated seasons in Central Park. Smile a lot—and cry just a little—as you follow the journey of a baby swan who grows up to learn what and who he really is. From best-selling author and illustrator team Matthew Mehan and John Folley, this wonderful and surprising revision of the Ugly Duckling will please the whole family with beautiful prose and page after page of lush watercolor illustrations. Even enjoy a seek-n-find in the back of the book, learning about the landmarks and wildlife of Central Park, among other amusing mysteries.Endorsements &amp; Reviews:"Matthew Mehan and John Folley offer a vision of the traditional family as nothing less than a bastion against barbarism""&hellip;beauty, grace and order attend the home life of a family of swans—mother, father and fluffy gray cygnet&hellip;"-Wall Street Journal review entitled "Childrens Books: Picturing Love""As I choose stories for my children, I tend to be picky. Picture books are powerful. They are also fun, which is why I love reading to my children so much. Now that weve read 'The Handsome Little Cygnet' together, Im glad to add it to my shelf alongside 'Blueberries for Sal' and 'The Story of Ping.'-The Federalist review entitled Why Picture Books Matter So Much to Children &amp; How to Judge If One's Good;Matt Mehan and John Folley have produced a memorable, beautifully illustrated childrens story written with charm and a wonderful message. Its a marvelous book for the very young.;-Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia"Mehan offers a different vision, a vision that can serve not only as an inoculation for the young, but as a gentle warning for their parents."-Esther O'Reilly from The Russell Kirk Center

The Handsome Little Cygnet

Continuing with the same main characters from Claude Lightfoot, Fr. Francis J. Finn again paints a vivid picture of the all-American boy in That Football Game: And What Came of It, covering a variety of Catholic topics while also giving a stalwart defense of the game of football. Fr. Finn continues his knack for describing the Catholic Faith through the vicissitudes of everyday life, just the way it should be. Easy to pick up and hard to put down, this book is a joy to read not only for young people, but also for adults!

That Football Game

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 7 and then comments on the creed, fasting, and the sending of the apostles for their missionary work. &nbsp;

Year 2, Day 304: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 222-231

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

Fr. Edward begins reading Chapter 8 of the Mystical City of God by Maria of Agreda, which focuses on Revelation 12, and then he offers words of reflection.

Year 3, Day 14: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 8, Paragraphs 94-98

How does the devil sow discord even within holy households and hearts?Fr. Edward Looney reads and reflects on Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 28, Paragraphs 367-374 from The Mystical City of God. Reflect on Mary’s patient humility under false accusations and how demons exploit neighborhood murmurs and spousal anxieties; learn practical spiritual defenses: silence, command of the enemy in God’s name, and vigilance at temptation’s first approach.📖 Get the Books Here: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/</a>🙏 More from Fr. Edward Looney: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney">https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney</a>📱 TAN Digital: The Catholic App You Can Trust. Browse and listen to more than 1,200 spiritual classics: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/">https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/</a>🎙️ More Great TAN Podcasts:<ul><li>The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year with Fr. Edward Looney</li><li>The Conor Gallagher Show</li><li>The Commentaries: How to Read &amp; Live Classic Catholic Books</li><li>The Authority with Joseph Pearce</li><li>From the Rooftop with Msgr. Patrick Winslow &amp; Fr. Matthew Kauth</li><li>Till &amp; Keep with Jason Craig</li></ul>

Day 135: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 28, Paragraphs 367-374

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter eight of the Mystical City of God by Maria of Agreda which deals with Revelation 12 and then provides a reflection on the day's reading.

Year 3, Day 15: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 8, Paragraphs 99-105

01 Opening Credits

02 Dedication

04 Preperation

05 Instruction

06 Offertory

07 The Consecration

08 Communion

09 Summary

10 Closing Credits

Is there a short explanation for what each part of the Traditional Latin Mass signifies? Why are there so many little movements, prayers, and gestures? Why does each matter?&#160; Father Victor Hintgen, a seminary formator during the 1950s at the premier seminary in the world, the Louvain, gives short, succinct explanations of each part of the Traditional Latin Mass in his book&#160;What the Mass Means. The explications are simple enough for a child but deep enough to give sufficient consideration to the infinite worth of the Mass. Instead of a technical exploration of the Mass, its parts, and its history,&#160;What the Mass Means&#160;gives a formative introduction and catechetical elucidation of the Mass perfect for beginners, teachers of the Mass, and those simply curious about why&#160;this&#160;action comes at&#160;this&#160;part of the Mass.&#160;Formatted with questions after each section, this book is ideal for First Communicants preparing to better understand the Traditional Latin Mass, small study groups, or homeschoolers.

What The Mass Means: An Introduction to the Rites of the Latin Mass

How did God prepare Sts. Joachim and Anne for Mary’s miraculous conception and mission?Fr. Edward Looney reads and reflects on Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 178-183 from The Mystical City of God. Reflect on prayerful perseverance: Joachim and Anne’s faithful petitions, Gabriel’s announcement, and God’s providential preparation for Mary’s unique role in salvation history—an ‘advent’ that precedes Christ’s incarnation.📖 Get the Books Here: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-mystical-city-of-god-set/</a>🙏 More from Fr. Edward Looney: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney">https://www.youtube.com/@edwardlooney</a>📱 TAN Digital: The Catholic App You Can Trust. Browse and listen to more than 1,200 spiritual classics: <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/">https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/</a>🎙️ More Great TAN Podcasts:<ul><li>The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year with Fr. Edward Looney</li><li>The Conor Gallagher Show</li><li>The Commentaries: How to Read &amp; Live Classic Catholic Books</li><li>The Authority with Joseph Pearce</li><li>From the Rooftop with Msgr. Patrick Winslow &amp; Fr. Matthew Kauth</li><li>Till &amp; Keep with Jason Craig</li></ul>

Day 23: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 178-183

00 - OpeningCredits

01 - Dedication

03 - Number 1

04 - Number 2

05 - Number 3

06 - Number 4

07 - Number 5

08 - Number 6

09 - Number 7

10 - Number 8

11 - Number 9

12 - Number 10

13 - Number 11

14 - Number 12

15 - Number 13

16 - Number 14

17 - Number 15

18 - Number 16

19 - Number 17

20 - Number 18

21 - Number 19

22 - Number 20

23 - Number 21

24 - Number 22

25 - Number 23

26 - Number 24

27 - Number 25

28 - Number 26

29 - Number 27

30 - Number 28

31 - Number 29

32 - Number 30

33 - Number 31

34 - Number 32

35 - Number 33

36 - Number 34

37 - Number 35

38 - Number 36

39 - Number 37

40 - Number 38

41 - Number 39

42 - Number 40

43 - Number 41

44 - Number 42

45 - Number 43

46 - Number 44

47 - Number 45

48 - Number 46

49 - Number 47

50 - Number 48

51 - Number 49

She is history’s most famous woman, with more schools, churches, and people named for her than any other. She has inspired countless pieces of art and literature, as well as the construction of some of the biggest churches in the world.Yet the poets also call her “the woman wrapped in silence.”What lies between these two extremes?Unpack the mystery that is the Mother of God, a woman who barely speaks in scripture and yet is venerated by millions. In this latest installment of TAN Book’s&#160;101 Surprising Facts&#160;series, you’ll discover:<ul><li>The term “full of grace” has profound theological implications</li><li>A miraculous snowfall during a sweltering Roman summer led to the construction of a prominent Marian landmark&#160;</li><li>One hymn to the Blessed Virgin forbids sitting while it is being sung</li><li>Many different kinds of flowers take their name from Mary &#160;</li><li>Dominicans hang rosaries from their hips to emulate medieval soldiers who donned swords in the same place&#160;</li><li>The Sistine Chapel is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception</li><li>A vision of Mary consoled the Irish in the aftermath of the great potato famine</li><li>The Mississippi River and the city of Los Angeles had names that were once tied to Our Lady</li></ul>This swift walk through history will uncover the Church’s rich Marian treasury and draw you closer to your spiritual mother, so that she can draw you closer to her Son.