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Opening Credits

Dedication

The Story of Saint Catherine Labouré  and the Miraculous Medal

Words of Saint Catherine Labouré  and Devotion to the Miraculous Medal

The Miraculous Medal Front and Back

About the Author

Ending Credits

Saint Catherine Labour&eacute; and the Miraculous Medal&nbsp;introduces children to one of the Church's most beloved saints and the remarkable story behind the Miraculous Medal. Through beautiful illustrations and engaging storytelling, young readers discover how the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to the humble Daughter of Charity, St. Catherine Labour&eacute;, entrusting her with a mission that would inspire millions of Catholics around the world.
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As part of TAN Books'&nbsp;Saints and Sacramentals series, this beautifully illustrated volume combines the inspiring life of St. Catherine with a clear explanation of the Miraculous Medal's symbolism and spiritual significance. Children learn how sacramentals lead us to Christ, why devotion to Mary strengthens our faith, and how God often accomplishes His greatest works through humble and obedient servants.

Saints and Sacramentals: Saint Catherine Labourè and the Miraculous Medal

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01 Opening Credits

02 Front Matter

03 Chapter 1 - Devotion to the Precious Blood

04 Chapter 2 - The Scourging of Our Blessed Lord

05 Chapter 3 - The Sufferings of Our Saviour on the Cross

06 Chapter 4 - The Crucifix

07 Chapter 5 - Prayers

08 End Notes

09 Closing Credits

Why do so few of us have a devotion to the Precious Blood that was shed for us and saved us?This small but powerful booklet will give you a new appreciation for, devotion to, and love of the Precious Blood of Our Savior, Jesus Christ, and it will help you to see the important role it has as God’s chosen instrument of mercy. It will help you gain the many spiritual benefits and graces that come from venerating the Precious Blood, whether in Mass or by meditation, such as:<ul><li>Atonement for sins</li><li>Assistance of the souls in Purgatory</li><li>Procurement of graces and blessings for yourself and loved ones</li><li>Imitation of the saints</li><li>Union with God</li></ul>Included in this booklet are many traditional prayers, examples of some of the greatest saints and their devotion to the Precious Blood, and an explanation of the traditional practice of devotion to the Precious Blood.This best-selling booklet will quickly open your heart to the love of Jesus and the many spiritual riches of His Precious Blood.O Jesus Lord,Unclean I am but cleanse meIn Thy Blood,Of which a single dropFor sinners split,Can purge the entire worldFrom all its guilt.—From the Adoro Te Devote

Devotion to the Precious Blood

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 12 of book 7 and then comments on the nature of sacramentals and early Christian doctrine.&nbsp;

Day 302: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 12, Paragraphs 202-212

Parenting with the Beatitudes offers deep spiritual insights for both mothers and fathers about how to strengthen their own virtue formation while also educating their children in moral development.This is no ;self-help; book. It is much more than that. Parenting with the Beatitudes assists families in their spiritual walk toward holiness, strengthening and encouraging them along the way.Each chapter is based on one of the eight Beatitudes and offers reflections from both Ben and Jeannie Ewing (parents themselves who have experienced the joys and difficulties of raising Catholic children today) on how St. Joseph and the Blessed Mother lived out this Beatitude in their family, respectively.

Parenting with the Beatitudes: Eight Holy Habits for Daily Living

Father Edward Looney reads and comments on The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich.<h1>Day 76</h1>Volume 2JESUS IN THE DESERT. MARRIAGE FEAST OF CANA. JESUS CELEBRATES THE PASCH IN JERUSALEM FOR THE FIRST TIME<ul><li>Chapter 1: The Forty Days’ Fast of Jesus</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 76: The Forty Days’ Fast of Jesus

Father Edward Looney gives his final comments after reading The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich.<h1>Day 301</h1><ul><li>Fr. Edward's final takeaways</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.

Day 301: Conclusion

Thinking with the mind of the Church, Dr. Hudson has mined the riches of faith and reason with which the Church has blessed civilization and with which She has shone forth the splendor of truth across two millennia. It was G. K. Chesterton who quipped that the Church is the one continual institution to have been thinking about thinking for two thousand years, and it is for this reason, as Chesterton also quipped, that She saves us from the ignominy of ignorance which makes us children of our own time and slaves of the Zeitgeist. It is She who enables us to think outside the temporal box so that we can perceive the time. Dr. Hudson knows that the Church thinks with the mind of the theologian and philosopher but also with the heart of the saint and with the eye of the poet. He also knows that God shows us Himself most powerfully through the art of narrative, through storytelling and parable, and through that primary story which is history itself. Knowing this, he has filled these pages with the wisdom of the ages as perceived by a diverse range of sages, including theologians, philosophers, saints, mystics, poets, novelists, and historians.

365 Days of Catholic Wisdom

Father Edward Looney reads and comments on The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich.<h1>Day 168</h1>Volume 3PREACHING AND MIRACLES OF JESUS IN CAPHARNAUM AND THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS<ul><li>Chapter 18: Jesus in Cariathaim and Abram</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 168: Jesus Visits Homes, Schools, and Weddings

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 4 of book 4 and then offers a reflection on St. Joseph&#39;s conversation with Our Lady, Mary&#39;s praying of the Magnificat, and Joseph&#39;s plentitude of grace.

Year 3, Day 141: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 4, Paragraphs 407-413

01 Opening credits

02 Preface

03 Introduction

04 Chapter 1 - Faith

05 Chapter 2 - Hope

06 Chapter 3 - Charity

07 Chapter 4 - Prudence

08Chapter 5 - Justice

09 Chapter 6 - Fortitude

10 Chapter 7 - Temperance

11 Prayers of St. Thomas Aquinas

12 An Examination of Conscience Based on the Seven Deadly Sins

13 Closing Credits

To mature as a man is to grow in virtue. And yet, year after year, many of us regress in our fundamental calling for a host of reasons: poor catechesis, modernism, isolation, self-absorption, and, to sum it up, the chains of vice. But God calls us to a life of virtue&mdash;that is, a life of faith, hope, charity, prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. These theological and cardinal virtues, the &ldquo;traditional virtues,&rdquo; which this book walks through, are at the heart and soul of the spiritual life.
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We often think we know what &ldquo;the virtues&rdquo; are, and perhaps we even dismiss them as being dry or abstract. But in&nbsp;The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas,&nbsp;Jason Craig shows us how the insights and teachings of the Angelic Doctor can rescue Catholics from the common distortions of relativism, overpromising self-help programs, and impotent platitudes that reduce good living to &ldquo;being nice.&rdquo; This timely work is laid out as a study for fathers and leaders of men, providing a common language and understanding for not only a manly life but a happy one.
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Surveying St. Thomas Aquinas&rsquo;s entire treatise on the virtues, while highlighting those aspects that touch most powerfully on the life of fathers, leaders, and mentors, this book is broad yet very practical. Along with a weekly lesson derived from Aquinas, there are also short daily directions for reading through a large portion of the New Testament to help ground and highlight his insights on Scripture and stretch the lessons through the whole week. With Aquinas&rsquo;s own prayers for virtue, wisdom, and purity included in this book,&nbsp;The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas will challenge every Catholic man to reach the heights of holiness.
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The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas: A Study for Men

Sr. Mary Baruch is not a “millennial.” But, like all of us, she passed through the doors of the new millennium. Unlike most of us, her passage was in a cloistered monastery in Brooklyn Heights, New York. We first met her in “The Early Years” and accompanied her through her “Middle Ages.” In this third volume, we enter with her into the evening years, the “Vespers,” of her cloistered life. From her Jewish childhood, the Passover, fulfilled in Christ, becomes her way of life.

Sister Mary Baruch Volume 3: Vespers

The world hates the Church that Jesus founded, just as He said it would (John 15:18). It reviles her doctrines, mocks her moral teachings, and invents lies about her history. In every age, but especially in our modern day, historians and political powers have distorted the facts about her past (or just made up novel falsehoods from scratch) to make the Church, and the civilization it fostered, seem corrupt, backward, or simply evil.In Seven Lies about Catholic History, Diane Moczar (author of Islam at the Gates) tackles the most infamous and prevalent historical myths about the Church—popular legends that you encounter everywhere from textbooks to T.V.—and reveals the real truth about them. She explains how they got started and why they're still around, and best of all, she gives you the facts and the arguments you need to set the record straight about:The Inquisition: how it was not a bloodthirsty institution but a merciful (and necessary) one;Galileo's trial: why moderns invented a myth around it to make science appear incompatible with the Catholic faith (it's not);The Reformation: why the 16th-century Church was not totally corrupt (as even some Catholics wrongly believe), as well as how the reformers made things worse for everybody;And other lies that the world uses to attack and discredit the FaithWritten in a brisk style that's fun and easy to read, Seven Lies about Catholic History provides the lessons that every Catholic needs in order to defend and explain not just apologize for the Church's rich and complex history.

Seven Lies About Catholic History

The Imitatio Christi Retreat: Day 2

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 8 of book 8 and then comments on the impact of stories on our faith. &nbsp;

Day 339: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 8, Paragraphs 544-556

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 17 of book 7 and then comments on the demons tormenting the damned and our developing relationship with Mary. &nbsp;

Year 3, Day 317: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 334-342

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 10 of book 6 and then comments on Jesus&#39;s love for Judas.

Year 2, Day 233: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 10, Paragraphs 445-456

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 20 of book 6 and then comments on the crowning of thorns and the trial before Pilate.

Year 3, Day 254: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 20, Paragraphs 633-642

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The Meaning and Mystery of Man equips men with a much-needed, uncompromising, profound, scriptural, and theological vision of what it really means to be a man. A deep dive, yet accessible, The Meaning and Mystery of Man builds a very strong case for headship, patriarchy, and the essential role and responsibility of the Christian man. Consider this an apologetics book for fatherhood, masculinity, and spiritual leadership.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:Why St. Joseph and his vocation as father and husband is key to building a true vision of manHow mans responsibility and role is unique from woman's and whyThe essential role of a husband and fatherAn uncompromising vision of a husbands headshipA biblical defense of patriarchal authoritySt. Joseph as a ;new Adam; provides the essential link between the original Adam and the new Adam, Jesus ChristThat the man is commissioned by God to bring to completeness marriage and the family;The Meaning and Mystery of Man is an important book. At once accessible and profound, it leaves trite cliches behind, and with depth and insight, it explores the deeper dimension of the masculine identity. It is a rich and even poetic contribution to the growing conversation around the role of Men in society and in the Church.;- Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman"This is a necessary book. Fatherhood is best understood through the Catholic tradition, and the typological links that Devin makes between Adam, St. Joseph, and Jesus to illustrate this truth are genius. It can be read as a single comprehensive work and can also be read in a meditative fashion for spiritual reading. One takeaway relevant to all men: fatherhood in our day is an act of redemption, an act of heroism, which is necessary for the renewal of the Church."-Kennedy Hall, author of Terror of Demons

The Meaning and Mystery of Man

The Imitatio Christi Retreat: Day 5

The Manual for Marian Devotion will deepen your relationship with Mary and, in doing so, draw you closer to her Son.Part One, ;Preparing for Marian Devotion,; answers the following questions:&bull; What is Mary's place in God's plan?&bull; Why is she so important?&bull; What has the Church taught about Mary?&bull; How has Marian devotion changed history?&bull; How should I cultivate devotion to Mary?Part Two, ;Aids for Marian Devotion,; provides these essential resources:&bull; Inspiration for Marian devotion from the Scriptures and the saints&bull; Excerpts from Church documents addressing Mary's role&bull; Accounts of Marian miracles and messages through the ages&bull; Marian prayers and hymns from the Church's rich liturgical and devotional patrimony&bull; Marian poetryThe Manual for Marian Devotion is designed to be small enough to travel with you everywhere: use it to nourish your love of Mary with the Scriptures and stories of the saints, and turn to its prayers throughout the day.

Manual for Marian Devotion

Father Edward Looney reads and comments on The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich.<h1>Day 29</h1>Volume 1THE MOST HOLY INCARNATIONChapter 1: Mary Espoused to St. JosephLEARN 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.

Day 29: Mary Espoused to St. Joseph

TAN Publisher Conor Gallagher and Fr. Robert Nixon discuss The Glories of Heaven by St. Anselm of Canterbury. What will it be like to be in heaven? Are there degrees of blessedness in heaven? Is there some form of hierarchy in heaven? Hear how this spiritual master approached these these questions and discover heaven in its beauty and glory.LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE MASTERS25 FOR 25% OFF<ul><li>The Passion of Christ Through the Eyes of Mary <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-passion-of-the-christ-through-the-eyes-of-mary/">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-passion-of-the-christ-through-the-eyes-of-mary/</a></li><li>The Glories of Heaven <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-glories-of-heaven/">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-glories-of-heaven/</a></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. Anselm of Canterbury Part 3: The Glories of Heaven

Thank you for joining us for this 7-day retreat. May God bless your retreat.&nbsp;

Introduction to the Retreat

Devotion to the Sacred Heart is a powerful little booklet filled with many of the treasures to be found in the veneration of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Besides containing an explanation of the symbolism found within the Image of the Sacred Heart, it also includes explanations of the 9 First Fridays devotion, known as the Great Promise, and the miraculous cure of St. Gemma Galgani, as well as many profound exhortations to offer reparation to the Sacred Heart.Our Lord instituted this authoritative and moving devotion Himself, saying, "I set neither limit nor measure to My gifts of grace for those who seek them in My heart."In our age of religious indifference, when fervor and charity have grown cold, Jesus exhibits to the world His Sacred Heart as the symbol of God's infinite love showing His Divine Heart as a furnace whose burning rays of love are able to reanimate faith and rekindle love in hearts grown cold and ungrateful.

Devotion to the Sacred Heart

02 Dedication

03 Front Matter

04 Foreword

05 Introduction

06 Part 1 - The Source

07 Chapter 1 - Nature and Culture

08 Chapter 2 - Feeding a Holy People

09 Chapter 3 - The Incarnation

10 Chapter 4 - A Eucharistic Church

11 Part 2 - The Summit

12 Chapter 5 - The Mass

13 Chapter 6 - Praying the Mass

14 Chapter 7 - Divine Intimacy

15 Chapter 8 - Eucharistic Practices

16 Part 3 - The Christian Life

17 Chapter 9 - Living a Eucharistic Life

18 Chapter 10 - Keeping Eucharistic Time

19 Chapter 11 - Making Space for Jesus

20 Chapter 12 - Fostering Eucharistic Encounters

21 Chapter 13 - The Heart of the World

22 Conclusion

23 Appendix  Prayers

24 Closing Credits

The greatest civilizations have all sought immortality.From inventions to massive monuments, these societies have tried to produce something that would define them and last forever. But only one is eternal: God Himself. Christ’s greatest gift, His divine flesh and blood in the Eucharist, is the eternal defining legacy of Christendom, the flower of Western Civilization. The Eucharist is not just a doctrine; it is a reality to be lived, and it must shape our entire lives and culture. Indeed, from hospitals to the great cathedrals, this gift defined Western Civilization and allowed it to reach its highest heights.Yet now, our Western Civilization verges on complete collapse because we lack this supernatural framework. We have reverted to being barbarians, devoid of a noble vision of human life and the personal cultivation of virtue. But there is a remedy: a return to a Eucharist-centered life.What once took us to our summit can once again be our source for a flourishing civilization. The Blessed Sacrament has more power than any medicine to heal the body and soul, more strength than any army to defeat our foes, and more grace to transform our civilization by first transforming us. Only the Holy Eucharist, which built the great culture of Christendom, can both renew and save our secular culture by infusing it with beauty, festivity, community, and charity.

How the Eucharist Can Save Civilization

Those who oppose the Church and true religion believe that it is riddled with credulity and superstition. But the Church in fact takes very good care of vetting her miracles and marvels—and there are many! Most beloved among them are the miraculous images of the Blessed Mother, objects of the tenderest devotion of many Catholics.Here, in Miraculous Images of Our Lady, TAN mainstay author Joan Carroll Cruz provides 100 true stories of Church-approved miraculous statues, paintings, and other images of Our Lady from all parts of the globe and spanning almost 2,000 years. Included are images that have spoken, brought miraculous cures and other special favors, helped in the construction of Catholic churches, shed luminous rays leading to their discovery in hidden places, given off a celestial fragrance, or suddenly and unexplainably become extremely heavy so as to resist being moved from a favored place. Also described are images of Our Lady weeping blood and tears or lovingly holding the Infant Jesus, as well as the ornate and costly garments the faithful have created for these dear figures and the special feast days celebrated in their honor.Ranging across Mexico, Japan, Italy, the U.S., France, Poland and elsewhere, Cruz tells stories of the images of Our Lady of Guadalupe, of Akita, of Pompeii, of Prompt Succor, of the Smile (through which St. Therese the Little Flower was cured at age 10), of the Holy Rosary, the Comforter of the Afflicted, the Madonna of Consolation, the Mother of Divine Love, Our Lady of Zapopan, the Black Madonna of Częstochowa, and many, many more! Scores of pictures make the book come alive and will inspire fervid devotion to the Blessed Mother.Joan Carroll Cruz, a native of New Orleans, was a tertiary of the Discalced Carmelite Secular Order. Her many books include The Incorruptibles, Relics, Secular Saints, Prayers and Heavenly Promises, Angels and Devils, Miraculous Images of Our Lord, and many others.

Miraculous Images of Our Lady: 100 Famous Catholic Portraits and Statues

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 20 and then reflects on Mary&#39;s role in obtaining conversion.

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

01 - Opening Credits

02 - Opening Quotations

03 - Who Is the Holy Spirit

04 - Magnificent Works of the Holy Spirit

05 - The Operations of the Holy Spirit in the Soul

06 - The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

07 - The Fruits of the Holy Spirit

08 - The Greatest Gift of the Holy Spirit

09 - The Immaculate Spouse of the Holy Spirit

10 - Devotion to the Holy Spirit

11 - Prayers - Thanksgiving for Baptismal Graces

12 - Prayers - Prayer to the Holy Spirit

13 - Prayers - Hymn to the Holy Spirit

14 - Prayers - Litany of the Holy Spirit

15 - Prayers - Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit

16 - Prayers - Prayer for Unity

17 - Prayers - Prayer for the Afflicted

18 - Prayers - To Obtain the Grace of the Holy Spirit

19 - Prayers - Act of Contrition

20 - Prayers - Prayer of St. Gertrude

21 - Prayers - Aspirations to the Holy Spirit

22 - Prayers - Come, Holy Spirit

23 - Prayers - Prayer for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

24 - Prayers - Prayer to the Holy Spirit

25 - Prayers - Prayer in Honor of the Holy Spirit

26 - Prayers - Prayer to the Holy Spirit in Favor of the Church

27 - Prayers - Sighing for the Holy Spirit

28 - Prayers - Prayer to Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit

29 - Prayers - Prayer for Sinners

30 - Prayers - O Holy Spirit

31 - Prayers - Come, Holy Spirit

32 - About TAN Books

33 - About the Narrator

34 - Closing Credits

Come Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of Thy Faithful; enkindle in them the fire of Thy Charity!The Holy Spirit is God; He is Our Lord, the Advocate sent by the Father through the petition of the Son to teach us all things in truth and keep us steadfast in the Lord Christ. But so many of us neglect devotion to Him; rather, we should put forth all our efforts to gain an understanding of His Breath and be able to pray and act according to His Will, for He is one of the Trinity, and God Himself.Devotion to the Holy Spirit explains the classic seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit and how to obtain them: Piety, Fear of the Lord, Courage, Knowledge, Understanding, Counsel, and Wisdom. Learn how the Holy Ghost works in our souls and what the soul becomes like with His indwelling—and also what becomes of it without Him.Also included are traditional and pious devotions to the Holy Spirit to edify your prayer life and help you cultivate intimacy with this most mysterious Person of the Trinity. True devotion to the Holy Ghost is the key to receiving Him profoundly into our hearts and to receiving the treasures of sanctity that He wants to pour out upon us.O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, everywhere present and filling all things, Treasury of goodness and Creator of Life, come and dwell within us; cleanse us of impurity and save our souls, O Good One!

Devotion to the Holy Spirit

Sister Mary Madeline Todd discusses the significance of prayer for priests. Addressing the challenges within the Church during Catherine's time, Sister Mary emphasizes Catherine's deep devotion to the priesthood. The episode explores the profound gift of the sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist, and the importance of priests living in true dignity. The Father's teachings to Catherine underscore the need for reverent prayer for priests, focusing on their purification and the impact of their ministry on the Church.Episode 16 covers Treatise 3, subsections 22-29.LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE COM25 FOR 25% OFF:<ul><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-dialogue-of-saint-catherine-of-siena-a-conversation-with-god-on-living-your-spiritual-life-to-the-fullest/">The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena</a>: https://bit.ly/47t86b6</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/47OHCjV">TAN Classics Set</a>: https://bit.ly/47OHCjV</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-life-of-saint-catherine-of-siena-the-classic-on-her-life-and-accomplishments-as-recorded-by-her-spiritual-director/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=commentaries&amp;utm_term=dialogue&amp;utm_content=dialogue">The Life of Saint Catherine of Siena</a>: https://bit.ly/3sIWZM6</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-dialogue-of-saint-catherine-of-siena-a-conversation-with-god-on-living-your-spiritual-life-to-the-fullest/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=commentaries&amp;utm_term=dialogue&amp;utm_content=dialogue">Saint Catherine of Siena by Mary Fabyan Windeatt</a>: https://bit.ly/47vYc8t</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/products/the-interior-castle-deluxe-edition/">The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila (Deluxe Edition)</a>: https://bit.ly/42oGlwW</li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://tanbooks.com/products/the-imitation-of-christ-deluxe-edition/">The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis (Deluxe Edition)</a>: https://bit.ly/44C8ymi </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.

16. The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena: Prayer for Priests

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

The Two Divine Promises is a profound exploration of holy revelations, designed for those seeking deep spiritual enlightenment. This remarkable book uncovers the sacred assurances given by Our Lord, emphasizing the transformative power of Holy Communion and heartfelt prayer.Within its pages, readers are invited to embark on a journey that reveals how the act of receiving Holy Communion worthily for 30 consecutive days can bring salvation not just to one's soul, but to the soul of another as well. A beacon of hope and divine assurance, this text affects everyone, fostering faith and spiritual connection.<ul><li>Insights into powerful private revelations from Our Lord.</li><li>Guidelines for receiving Holy Communion worthily over 30 days.</li><li>Specific prayers designed to enhance spiritual growth.</li><li>Encouragement for communal salvation through sacramental connections.</li><li>Deep-rooted teachings that resonate with believers of all backgrounds.</li></ul>Embrace the profound promises contained within this sacred work, and let The Two Divine Promises guide you on your spiritual journey toward salvation and intercession for others.This book celebrates two powerful private revelations of Our Lord. It says that anyone who receives Holy Communion worthily 30 consecutive days and says certain prayers, will save his own soul and that of another. Affects everyone!

The Two Divine Promises

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 21 from book 2 about God telling Mary that He is calling her to marriage.  Fr. Edward reflects on what that means for Mary and how she begins to make sense of it.

Year 3, Day 84: Volume 1, Book 2, Chapter 21, Paragraphs 742-754

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 17 of book 5 and then reflects on the changes a person experiences after losing someone they love and then about the contemplative/active life.

Year 2, Day 200: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 184-190

Father Edward Looney reads and comments on The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich.<h1>Day 120</h1>Volume 2JESUS' TEACHING MISSION IN THE COUNTRY OF GENESARETH AND ON THE BANKS OF THE JORDAN<ul><li>Chapter 12: Jesus in Abelmahula</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 121: Jesus Teaches the Children

This episode begins with an anthropological discussion of St. Teresa’s understanding of the greatness of the human soul and our human dignity, and continues with Teresa’s explanation of how we enter The Interior Castle through prayer, making a distinction between the two types of souls found outside the castle.Episode two focuses on the 1st Mansions, Chapter 1.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.

2. The Interior Castle: Prayer, The Key to The Castle

The Conor Gallagher Show is a podcast focused on the essence of what truly matters. Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfAMkqREoxMt14No21SyMgjdnHpByPp0MFrom his unique perspective as a traditional Catholic, father of sixteen children, and CEO of multiple businesses, Conor tackles topics of substance. From raising kids, homesteading, and publishing classic books to spiritual warfare, woke ideology, and the Deep State, join Conor for fascinating conversations that shed new light on the ongoing journey of our second conversion.Be sure to Like, Subscribe, or Follow The Conor Gallagher Show on your favorite podcast platform, and visit <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://conorgallaghershow.com/">ConorGallagherShow.com</a> to sign up for exclusive updates and offers.#Catholic #philosophy #podcast #parenting #family #spirituality #books #publishing #saints #culture #scripture #faith #ConorGallagherShow #CSG

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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 19 of book 8 and then comments on why Mary chose to die rather than not experience death. &nbsp;

Year 2, Day 360: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 19, Paragraphs 740-746

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 18 of book 3 and then offers a reflection on Mary&#39;s visit to Elizabeth.

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

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 17 of book 7 and then comments on the building and significance of the Marian shrine in Zaragoza. &nbsp;

Day 318: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 343-352

Come Rack, Come Rope is a gripping historical novel which takes place during Queen Elizabeth Is persecution of English Catholics. Based on the real sufferings of a real Catholic family in particular, and Catholics across the country, Robert Hugh Bensons classic novel is one of tragedy and loss, but also heroism and human and divine love. The novel follows Robin and Margaret, a young couple in love who forgo their affection when Margaret realizes Robin is called to the priesthood. Both play a critical role in caring physically and spiritually for their fellow Catholics during this time of terror. Discover their heroism, love, and sacrifice, and be inspired to live it out in our own frightful times in Come Rack, Come Rope.

Come Rack, Come Rope

One of the greatest saints in the history of the Church, Saint Gertrude the Great began life in 1256. She was given to the schools of a Benedictine monastery. She excelled in intellectual activity and learning, but, in her twenties, she became most preoccupied with theology, the Fathers, and the Scriptures. Her holiness was hidden, as she constantly prayed to God to keep it, but she manifested miracles and experienced raptures. Writing many works of piety, she endeavored to raise others to the rarefied sanctity which she was privileged to have obtained early in lifeWith her devotion from a young age, Saint Gertrude also received numerous visions of Our Lord and Our Lady. Before St. Margaret Mary a few centuries later, St. Gertrude was one of the first to gain revelations about the Sacred Heart of Jesus and how best to honor It in private devotion. Her concern was for His immense charity to become incarnate, to die for our sins, to institute the Blessed Sacrament, and to offer Himself as an eternal Victim for our sake—all of which Christ Himself explained to her the mystical significance of.Saint Gertrude the Great: Herald of Divine Love provides a short, popular biography of the magnificent Benedictine nun who transformed the world through her devotedness and holiness. May the insights received by Saint Gertrude, matched by very few other mystics', show you her privileges before the Throne of God. Let this book show you the secrets of her own sanctity, concealed in the Heart of the Divine Redeemer.

Saint Gertrude the Great: Herald of Divine Love

p>Fr Edward Looney reads from chapter 29 of book 4 and comments on significant passages.

Year 3, Day 180: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 29, Paragraphs 696-701

Father Edward Looney discusses Mary as the Queen Mother, emphasizing her role as an intercessor and advocate for believers. Drawing from Old Testament theology, he explains how Mary's title as Queen aligns with her function as the mother of Jesus, highlighting her pivotal role in obtaining God's mercy for humanity. Through reflections on the "Hail, Holy Queen" prayer, Father Looney invites listeners to deepen their understanding of Mary's significance and encourages reliance on her prayers.Episode two covers part I, chapter 1.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.

2. The Glories of Mary: Mary's Role as the Queen Mother

001 Opening Credits

002 Foreword

003 Publishers Note

004 Introduction

005 Original Preface

006 Adoration 1

007 Adoration 2

008 Adoration 3

009 Adoration 4

010 Adoration 5

011 Adoration 6

012 Adoration 7

013 Adoration 8

014 Adoration 9

015 Adoration 10

016 Adoration 11

017 Adoration 12

018 Adoration 13

019 Adoration 14

020 Adoration 15

021 Adoration 16

“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you” (James 4:8)Christ waits for us, every day, in the Eucharist. But, in the chaos of our lives, we often find it difficult to draw near to him. Even when we make the time to be in his presence, we lose focus, become distracted, or grow impatient with ourselves.100 Holy Hours for Women provides a solution with its collection of one hundred Eucharistic meditations, giving inspiration for directed, efficacious prayer before Our Lord in the Eucharist. Whether you are a mother, a single woman, or a consecrated religious, this spiritually uplifting work is a valuable resource for cultivating an intimate relationship with our Eucharistic Lord. &#160; Originally written as a religious sister’s guide for daily adoration, 100 Holy Hours for Women contains a plethora of profound spiritual insight into the mystery of the Eucharist. Each of the mediations focuses on a single verse from Scripture. The first part of the mediation explores the deeper implications of the verse, especially in light of the Eucharist. Then, the second part of the mediation takes the form of a personal examination and a prayer, with questions and exhortations to encourage the adorer to look at and cultivate her own spiritual life. &#160; These meditations draw from the entirety of Sacred Scripture, particularly following Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. Through them, learn to look to the Virgin Mary and the angels as models of perfect adoration. Be inspired to comfort Our Lord in his agony, as he suffered it in his passion and as he suffers it today through people’s abuse and neglect of the Eucharist, his great gift to the Church. By fruitful meditation and grace, develop virtues such as gratitude, faith, love, trust, and humility, all of which are absolutely essential for living in union with Christ. &#160; 100 Holy Hours for Women encourages Christian women, of every calling and stage of life, to enter into quiet, loving conversation with Jesus. This book enables all to comprehend the love of Christ, who gave us his Body and Blood that we might come closer to him. Only in the Eucharist can we find the perfect example of total humility, self-sacrificial love, and holy submission. Only through the Eucharist can we hope to attain happiness in this world and the next.