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

Saint Germaine and the Sheep

This is the remarkable story of the sickly St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the messenger chosen by Our Lord to convey the wonderful promises of His Sacred Heart. This story explains how a holy French nun—who experienced a painful childhood, sickness, and suffered being gossiped by her sisters in the convent—was chosen to proclaim the revelations of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the great First Friday promise. St. Margaret Marys story shows how Our Lord chooses the weak to confound the strong, and He gives strength and consolation when it is most needed—her story is a story for all readers to have hope for eternal joy!Mary Fabyan Windeatt was known as ;the storyteller of the saints.; In the 1950s and 60s, she wrote over twenty historical fiction novels on the saints, bringing to life these holy men and women for young readers across the world. By artistically rendering familiar stories, the Windeatt books help readers see that the saints are real people whom we can emulate.this book is ideal for all children, especially those enrolled in TAN Academy in the fourth through sixth grades for easy-reading literature.

Saint Margaret Mary

In Consoling Thoughts on Trials of an Interior Life St. Francis de Sales, beloved Doctor of the Church, gives us treasured insight from the master of spiritual direction. How can the soul persevere in piety in the midst of affliction? How should we conduct ourselves when suffering interior trials? How can we profit from our own faults? St. Francis de Sales explains all this and more. In this masterful collection, St. Francis speaks to every soul on the riches to be gained from suffering trials and temptations, the advantages we can draw from our own defects, and how to choose and carry the best crosses. Also included are uplifting passages on suffering sadness, or what we would now call depression. Readers of Consoling Thoughts on Trials of an Interior Life 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 Trials of An Interior Life

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 8 and then comments on the end last days before Mary's departure from this world, the prophecies of prophets about it, and God wanting to bring her into eternity. &nbsp;

Day 356: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 706-712

01 - Opening Credits

02 - Chapter 1

03 - Chapter 2

04 - Chapter 3

05 - Chapter 4

06 - Chapter 5

07 - Chapter 6

08 - Chapter 7

09 - Chapter 8

10 - Chapter 9

11 - Chapter 10

12 - Chapter 11

13 - Chapter 12

14 - Chapter 13

15 - Chapter 14

16 - Chapter 15

17 - Chapter 16

18 - Chapter 17

19 - Chapter 18

20 - Chapter 19

21 - Chapter 20

22 - Chapter 21

23 - Chapter 22

24 - Closing Credits

Apply the Rule of St. Benedict to any community setting, whether in the monastery or in your family!  Written in the sixth century by the father of Western monasticism himself, St. Benedict, this common-sense guide to living a truly Christian life is applicable to anyone, in or outside of the cloister. Learn from the Rule's wonderful discretion, moderation, and keen insight into the capabilities and weaknesses of human nature. Here is a practical approach to arranging life so that Christian spirituality and virtue can be lived out anytime, anywhere.

The Rule of Saint Benedict

Children should not just read about history; they should live it. In The Story of Civilization, the ancient stories that have shaped humanity come alive like never before. Author Phillip Campbell uses his historical expertise and storytelling ability together in tandem to present the content in a fresh and thrilling way.

The Story of Civilization Volume 2

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 29 of book 6 and then comments on Mary's participation in the Ascension. &nbsp;

Day 272: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 29, Paragraphs 798-809

From the creation of man to the current ecclesial infiltration and world revolution, the devil and his minions have sought to destroy the human race made in the image of God. No longer attacking from without, they are now secretly laying siege from within the Holy Roman Catholic Church. But why is God allowing this? He loves to see souls heroically battle for the faith.In the nineteenth century, Venerable Leo Dupont said that Communists would one day enslave the world—that is, ;close up their churches, and make them slaves of the state . . . unless reparation is done, unless men come before the Face of their Saviour to ask His forgiveness and His help!;In this powerful book, Father Carney reveals the essence and history of the Holy Face Devotion, its apostles, and how to save society and the Church from her foes.;Reparation is destined to save society,; said Blessed Pope Pius IX. Join the ranks of Saint Thér&egrave;se and other saints in the Archconfraternity of the Holy Face and contemplate His Face to help restore Christendom from the evils of Communism and Freemasonry. Heaven longs for this devotion. Here is a timely book that provides a counter-revolution of reparation, reverence, and reversion.

Secret of the Holy Face

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 5 of Book 3, and then offers a reflection on Mary as cause of our salvation and Mary&#39;s dialogue with God in prayer.

Year 3, Day 99: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 47-58

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 4 of book 8 and then comments on the interior life of Mary and how she resists the temptations of the devil.

Year 2, Day 329: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 4, Paragraphs 448-455

Fr. Edward Looney reads from Chapter 18 about Mary&#39;s experience of temptation and assault of the evil one and he offers a reflection on Mary&#39;s prayer in those moments.

Year 2, Day 79: Volume 1, Book 2, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 689-701

Saint Therese of Lisieux is known as a saint, mystic, and Doctor of the Church and is one of the most venerated saints of the Church. Her simple yet remarkably profound Little Way is a wonderful devotion for all Christians.Now, take the wisdom and holiness of Saint Therese wherever you go. In 30 Days with Saint Therese of Lisieux, Thomas J. Craughwell packs the wisdom of Saint Therese and the scriptures into a 30-day devotional.Supplemented by meditations and prayers for each day, 30 Days with Saint Therese of Lisieux is the perfect way to begin following her Little Way.

30 Days with Saint Thérèse

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 1 of book 5 and then comments on Mary being a disciple of Jesus and how Jesus teaches his mother the mysteries of the kingdom.

Year 2, Day 182: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 1, Paragraphs 1-14

"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

The Sexual Revolution and the breakdown of the Family have brought misery to billions. In The Sexual State Jennifer Roback Morse shows that the Sexual Revolution did not just ;happen; like a force of nature. Rather, it was deliberately created by ;elites,; harnessing the power of the State, allowing them to inflict three false and calamitous ideologies—contraception, divorce, and gender ideology—that have led to widespread and profound unhappiness and worse.The ideas of the Sexual Revolution did not emerge from the lived experiences of ordinary people; the government has been imposing the morality of an out-of-touch elite class on the rest of us for decades.The Sexual State turns the now conventional "wisdom" on its head to reveal how:The Sexual Revolution is and always has been a creation of the StateSocial issues are unified and can be understood as the outgrowth of a few simple (but gravely flawed) principlesChildren have identity and relational rights with respect to their parents; the Sexual State denies children these rightsSocially conservative ideas and traditional Catholic morality are getting clobbered. And the dirty secret that no one wants to acknowledge (until now!) is that the progressive social elites have rigged the system. Most people dont love abortion, or divorce, or single-parent families! Thankfully, Dr. Morse (and the Catholic Church) has the answer. It is vital that those who would change the culture understand how we got here; otherwise, the countering tactics will remain important. In this masterful take-down of the Sexual Revolution and its promoters, Morse calls for a widespread adherence to the principles of the Church. Only then will our society recover from the misrule of ;the elites; and the ;managerial class.;

The Sexual State

St. Alphonsus Liguori, the Prince of Moral Theologians, was one of the greatest preachers in Church history. A religious founder, consummate theologian, and holy man of God, Saint Alphonsus never fails to utter a stirring word that draws out a lively penitence and redoubled dedication to the work of God from his audience. He was also a great mariologist and a devout son of Our Lady (his congregation eventually gained custody of the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help). Hear from one of Our Lady's all-time greatest apostles and one of the greatest writers and Doctors of the Church in The Blessed Virgin Mary.In this work, excerpted from his larger Glories of Mary (also available from TAN), St. Alphonsus zealously and profoundly illuminates the meaning of Mary as Our Queen, Our Mother, Our Sweetness, and Our Hope. "Out of the fullness of the heart, the mouth speaketh," and St. Alphonsus's heart was only filled to the brim with genuine desire for innocence and purity of heart in all his spiritual children, most especially through devotion to the Blessed Mother. Writing to defend her against impious attacks and diminishments of Marian devotion, St. Alphonsus shows that devotion to Our Lady is a most certain mark of eternal salvation. His words gives profound encouragement and firm hope for eternal victory through Mary; the Mother of God—who can obtain from her Divine Son anything she asks.Though relatively brief, The Blessed Virgin Mary exudes that holy erudition of St. Alphonsus that stirs so deeply the heart of Catholics as to make it seem a much longer treatise. Seldom in life will you find a book of such saintly unction as this—or one that will leave such a profound and lasting effect.

The Blessed Virgin Mary

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 5 of book 5 and then comments on the devotion of the apostles to Our Lady, her prayers for the early Church, and the titles they used to honor her. &nbsp;

Day 224: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 368-374

The Meditation Prayer on Mary Immaculate is one of Padre Pios few published writings, penned before he was forbidden by the Church to publish or to engage in correspondence—this for fear a cult would arise around him.Here we encounter a profound spiritual penetration into the mystery of Marys unique and sublime role in our salvation. Though brief, it can be read over and over with great benefit since it is—just as the title suggests—both a meditation and a prayer on the meaning of Mary. This booklet also contains a brief sketch of Padre Pios life and numerous edifying pictures of this saintly stigmatist.

Meditation Prayer on Mary Immaculate

;Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, 'Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted (and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.'; (Luke 1:34-35).The beautiful and spiritually enriching practice of devotion to the Sorrowful Mother will be illuminated for you in this powerfully written, pocket-sized booklet. Although many Catholics today have forgotten about the great sorrows of Our Lady, her role as sorrowing mother grows ever more important with the increasing evils of the modern world. This booklet explains more about Our Ladys sorrows than most Catholics will ever know. It shows you that being devoted to Mary is to grow in love for her and to obtain many special blessings for ourselves in this life and in the next—particularly, the graces that will be bestowed at the hour of our death, as we pray in the Hail Mary every day. Based on Sacred Scripture, Holy Tradition, and the writings of the saints, this booklet outlines the four special favors promised to those who meditate on Our Ladys tears and sorrows. Included to enrich your prayer life and deepen your devotion are many relevant prayers:The Stabat MaterThe Litany of the Sorrowful MotherSeven prayers for the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed VirginAnd many more!As you will read in the pages of this booklet, ;Mary leaves nothing unrewarded that is done in her honor.; With this knowledge, you will be able to turn confidently to the Sorrowful Mother, weeping with her over the many sins of the world and the suffering of Our Lord. With this booklet in hand, you will continue to grow in love of the Sorrowful Mother and receive the many graces due to those who mourn with her and comfort her. ;Stabat Mater dolorosaIuxta crucem lacrimosaDum pendebat Filius.;;At the Cross her Station keeping,Stood the mournful Mother weeping,Close to Jesus to the last.;

Devotion to the Sorrowful Mother

A true treasure of spiritual insights, this little booklet contains the remarkable meditations on the Agony of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane by Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, the stigmatist priest. One of his few writings, the booklet also includes many pictures of Padre Pio from throughout his ministry. Padre Pio's beautiful and descriptive manner of writing provide a wonderful spiritual insight into that last night of Jesus's human life that will prove fruitful for meditation and deeply moving to all.Excerpt: "Jesus has returned to His place of prayer, and another picture, more terrible than the first, presents itself to Him. All our sins with their entire ugliness parade before Him in every detail. He must clothe Himself with this entire unclean mass of human corruption and present Himself before the sanctity of His Father, to expiate everything with individual pains, to render Him all that glory of which they have robbed Him, to cleanse that human cesspool in which man wallows with contemptible indifference.And all this does not make Him retreat. As a raging sea this mass inundates Him, enfolds Him, oppresses Him. Behold Him before His Father the God of Justice, facing the full penalty of divine justice. He, the essence of purity, sanctity by nature, in contact with sin, indeed, as if He Himself had become a sinner! Who can fathom the disgust that He feels in His innermost spirit? The horror He feels? The nausea, the contempt He senses so vividly? And having taken all upon Himself, nothing excepted, He is crushed by this immense weight, oppressed, thrown down, prostrated. Exhausted, He groans beneath the weight of Divine Justice, before His Father, Who has permitted His Son to offer Himself as a Victim for sin, as one accursed."

The Agony of Jesus

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

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter two of book one, volume one in its entirety and offers a reflection.

Year 2, Day 6: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 2, Paragraphs 12-25

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18, of book 5, and then comments on reflecting about the Passion of Jesus. &nbsp;

Day 202: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 198-208

Fr. Edward Looney reads the entirety of chapter 7 from book 2, and then offers a reflection on Mary as Mother of Hope and the Pontmain apparition.