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Click to Download: The Life and Martyrdom of St. Victor…
 
St. Victor was a distinguished soldier of war who was both born of a noble family and had distinguished himself in bravery through many military campaigns.  These are the acts of his heroic martyrdom where despite torture, imprisonment, and public ridicule the Romans where unable to get him to offer sacrifice to false gods even when they tried to force him under restraint to do so.  

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Both St. Peter and Judas sinned during the Passion of Christ:  Judas by his betrayal and St. Peter by his three-fold denial. Both sinned, both felt remorse but only one was forgiven learn about these events in sacred history in detail so to avoid the damnation and despair of Judas and embrace the tearful repentance of St.

 
Download the Entire Collection of Lenten Selections from St. Thomas Aquinas(Large Download 2 and 1/2 Hours of Audio)…
 
Come and hear St. Thomas Aquinas explain the great mysteries presented to us during the season of lent in clear, concise and witty language.  

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St. Bonaventure, the Seraphic Doctor, and also called the “Second Founder” of the Fransican order offers this brief work on the way of holiness. Written at the request and for Blessed Isabella a Poor Clare and friend of Bonaventure (who was the sister of St.

 
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The Church Fathers where truly holy, wise and perfect men, who fighting bravely trampled the world underfoot, fed their flocks in a world of hunger, and defended the Church against the attacks of heretical wolves through their faithfulness to apostolic tradition.

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St. Cecilia was so pure that she had the privilege of seeing her guardian angel.  Through her marriage and witness to the Catholic religion she converted her husband who also shared in the ability to see the angel which protected her virginity.

…Queen of the Rosary
by: J. William Fischer
October waits, wrapped in her gleams of light,
In leafy robes of red and shining gold,
Like some high priest with saintly face of old,
To taste his first day-dream, rosy and bright.

Click to Download: The Catechism in Examples The Fruits of the Holy Ghost!

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Learn about the Fruits of the Holy Ghost (Charity, Joy, Chastity, etc) taken from the lives of the Saints, holy writings and parables.  The excerpts are taken from the Catechism in Examples which was a book that became widely popular over the entire English speaking Catholic world.  

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Click to Download: The Catechism in Examples The 4 Cardinal Virtues and Three Eminent Good Works!

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Learn or brush up on your Catholic Catechism with examples of the virtues and eminent good works taken from the lives of the Saints, holy writings and parables.  

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The Church Fathers where truly holy, wise and perfect men, who fighting bravely trampled the world underfoot, fed their flocks in a world of hunger, and defended the Church against the attacks of heretical wolves through their faithfulness to apostolic tradition.

Click to download St Bernards Homilies for Advent…

St Bernard of Clairvaux is considered the last father of the Church and is called the Doctor Mellifluus, or the honey doctor,  because his Praise of Jesus Christ flowed like honey.  Hear some of his famous Advent Homilies recorded now on Audiobook to help prepare your heart for Christmas.

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The follow up to St Bernards Homilies for Advent!…
“JESUS CHRIST, the Son of God, is born in Bethlehem of Juda.  What heart so stony as not to be softened at these words?

The Holy Rosary Remedy Against Evils : ADIUTRICEM  (Part I)
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Summary
“Since faith is the foundation, the source, of the gifts of God by which man is raised above the order of nature and is endowed with the dispositions requisite for life eternal, we are in justice bound to recognize the hidden influence of Mary in obtaining the gift of faith and its salutary cultivation of Mary who brought the “author of faith” into this world and who, because of her own great faith, was called “blessed.””O Virgin most holy, none abounds in the knowledge of God except through thee; none, O Mother of God, attains salvation except through thee; none receives a gift from the throne of mercy except through thee.”  Pope Leo XIII, ADIUTRICEM
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In this first part of Pope Leo XIII rosary encyclical ADIUTRICEM, the pope discusses the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary before the throne of God.  

The Holy Rosary Remedy Against Evils : LAETITIAE SANCTAE (Part II)

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…Summary
“But men of carnal mind, who love nothing but themselves, allow their thoughts to grovel upon things of earth until they are unable to lift them to that which is higher.

The Holy Rosary Remedy Against Evils : LAETITIAE SANCTAE (Part I)

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Summary…
“There are three influences which appear to Us to have the chief place in effecting this downgrade movement of society.

Saint Bernard the Wonderworker : St Bernard Combats Heretics with the Hand of God

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The progress of error had been already repressed at its source by the glories of the holy war, and heresy appeared to have lost the sort of charm which it had exercised over the lovers of novelty, from the moment that nobler interests had taken possession of the public sympathy.

Saint Bernard the Wonderworker : The Failure of the Second Crusade

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The expedition, which was confirmed by signs and miracles, came to a disastrous end, and the Christian soldiers perished, defeated by the infidels, by the just judgment of God, and Saint Bernard, whom before all men honored exceedingly, was condemned as an impostor and a false prophet.

Saint Bernard the Wonderworker : More Miracles on St Bernards Journey

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St. Bernard spent the remainder of this memorable year at Spires, and did not resume his journey till the 4th of January, 1141.

Saint Bernard the Wonderworker : Miracles at Christmastide

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Shortly after, St. Bernard left Constance, with the same companions who had attended him thither, except Bishop Hermann, who gave his place to a holy priest, named Wolkemar.

Saint Bernard the Wonderworker : The Crusades and Saint Bernard

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The formidable race of the Turks had established their empire over all the east, and from thence they threatened an invasion of the west.

Saint Bernard the Wonderworker : More Miracles in Milan

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The news of the events at Milan were soon spread abroad, and the reputation of the holy man was diffused through Italy.

Saint Bernard the Wonderworker : The Labors of St Bernard in Milan

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The ancient Church of Milan deserved the reproaches addressed to one of the Seven Churches in the Apocalypse.

Saint Bernard the Wonderworker : Early Miracles of Saint Bernard

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The frankness of St. Bernard, and the holy boldness with which he raised his voice in behalf of justice, were at the same time accompanied by such profound meekness and perfect disinterestedness, that his words had the authority of an oracle.

Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Christians and Reparation

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But there is another and a nobler motive; not that of interest but love.
Is it possible to see God so insulted without feeling impelled to make Him some compensation?

Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Christians and Reparation

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The obligation of perfecting or filling up the mission of Christ, and consequently His Passion, falls more especially upon those who are called by God to consecrate their lives to Him, but we cannot draw the conclusion that the ordinary Christian has no part in this noble work.

Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Reparation, An Actual Demand of Today

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Reparation, An Actual Demand of Today…
The more sterile the land, the greater is the call for labour.

Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Revelations and Reparation

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We have seen how greatly our Lord values Reparation; leaving the Gospel, let us now turn to the great revelations handed down to us in the history of the Church.

Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Our Lord Wishes Us to Make Reparation!

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The necessity for our making Reparation is logically deduced from the very foundation of our Catholic Faith and, in …particular, from the doctrine of the Mystical Body of Christ, and that of the Redemption.

Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: How Did Christ Make Reparation?

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But we must examine this matter more closely. How did Christ make Reparation?

Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Reparation is a Fundamental Obligation of Christianity.

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Why did Christ come upon earth? To make Reparation; for no other reason.

Pope St Celestine V: His Holy Death

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After a long life of Penance St Celestine passes to his eternal reward. An apparition of a mysterious Golden Cross appears in front of the Room of St Celestine from the day before his death until the hour of his passing that is seen by numerous witnesses.  

The Love of Jesus Christ : Part 9

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The Love of Jesus Christ : Part 8

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The Love of Jesus Christ : Part 7

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The Love of Jesus Christ : Part 6

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The Love of Jesus Christ : Part 5

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The Love of Jesus Christ : Part 4

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The Love of Jesus Christ : Part 3

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The Love of Jesus Christ : Part 2

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The Love of Jesus Christ : Part 1

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Pope St Celestine V: His Resignation, Exhortation and Humility

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After stepping down from the Papacy, Saint Celestine V is denied by Pope Boniface VIII from returning to his hermitage.  

Pope St Celestine V: His Resignation, Exhortation and Humility

Chapter Summary
St Celestine V makes the decision to step down from the Papacy despite objections from Cardinals, Bishops and many laymen.
Behold, my brethren, I have resigned the honour of the Papacy; and now I implore you by the Blood of Jesus and by His Holy Mother, quickly to …provide for the Church a man who will be useful for it, for the whole human race, and for the Holy Land.

Pope Celestine V as Pope : Politics as Usual

Chapter Summary
St Celestine V takes great efforts to secure Peace throughout Europe.  Despite making some more mistakes, he does move obstinate Lords to conversion by his holiness of Life.  
 
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St. Celestine V as Pope

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Having in his heart good St Celestine V often times is manipulated by cunning men around him who have their own self interest at heart.  Various efforts to administrate the Church become very frustrating experiences for both him and the college of cardinals. 

THE JOY OF PENANCE. Click here to Listen to Homily…
He was transfigured before them. St Matthew 17:2
At first sight, my dear brethren, it seems strange that just as we have entered upon this season of fasting and penance the church should have chosen for today s Gospel one of the few accounts which the Evangelists have given of the manifestation on earth of our Lord’s glory and majesty.

Brother Peter becomes Pope Celestine V

Chapter Summary
Despite Desires to flee the cardinals coming to make him Pope Brother Peter, winds up staying to receive them.  Immediately he finds himself surrounded …with Men looking to influence him as a decision maker.  

Text of Catholic Lent Homily Series:  The Merit of Fasting and Abstinence… (Click to Listen to the Homily)
If any one of us, my brethren, should be asked what is the object of this holy season of Lent on which we are now entering, or what is the reason why it has been appointed, the answer would probably be that it is in order that we may do penance for our sins.

St Celestine V a Loving Spiritual Father

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Father Peter soon becomes the leader of a rather large monastic movement.  Eventually he becomes Abbot of a Monastery, founder of a lay order, director of many, adviser to the Pope, and has to deal with Bishops exceeding their authority and abusing their power. 

…St Celestine as a Youth, His early life as a Hermit and the Founding of the Brotherhood.

Summary:  In this chapter of the Audiobook we learn about Peter, the 11th child born to pious parents who prayed regularly for a Child who would become a “true servant of God.”  After leaving home to become a hermit Brother Peter soon finds himself being bothered by more and more people who are attracted to his holiness.