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Flavio Insinna gives a winning performance as John (Don) Bosco, the great priest and educator of youth from the tough streets of Turin, Italy. Beautifully filmed in Italy, this epic movie dramatizes the many challenges that Don Bosco had to overcome from his childhood all the way to founding his religious order, the Salesians, for helping to educate boys. Growing up without a father gave him compassion for the many orphans that he cared for, and he faced persecution from both secular society and the Church as he fought to build a place to house and educate the homeless, outcast youth of Turin. His deep faith, creative imagination, and profound charity shine in this wonderful film. Also stars Charles Dance (Gosford Park) and popular Italian singer and actress Lina Sastri.
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Saint John Bosco: Mission to Love

Welcome to the second book of Ignatius Press: Off the Shelf! Join the dynamic trio of Father Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro as they unpack one of G.K. Chesterton’s greatest works Everlasting Man. They begin by covering Chesterton’s thesis namely that Christ stands out from all man similar to how man stands out from all other animals. They then highlight Chesterton’s profound and often paradoxical wisdom in chapters 1 and 2.
 

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The Everlasting Man – Episode 1

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

In a world torn apart by persecution, war, and oppression, three children in Fatima, Portugal, were chosen by God to offer an urgent message of hope to the world. Based on the memoirs of the oldest seer, Lucia Santos, and many thousands of independent eye-witness accounts, The 13th Day dramatizes the true story of three young shepherds who experienced six apparitions of Our Lady between May and October 1917, which culminated in the final prophesied Miracle of the Sun on October 13. Abducted from their homes, thrown into prison, and interrogated under the threat of death in the government's attempt to silence them, the children remained true to their story about the crucial messages from Mary of prayer, repentance, and conversion for the world. Our Lady gave a secret to the children told in three parts, from a harrowing vision of hell, to prophetic warnings of future events including the advent and timing of the Second World War, the spread of Communism, and the attempted assassination of the Pope.
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The 13th Day - Film

Despite signs in recent decades of a crisis in the Church, a countercurrent of intense interest in prayer and a close relationship with God is clearly at work today. A deeper esteem for contemplation has accompanied this turning to prayer, and many people desire spiritual direction and guidance.
Written by a recognized expert on contemplative prayer, this book concentrates on the interior hardships experienced by souls who give themselves to God wholeheartedly. More than a summary of the symptoms of interior trial, these poignant observations are the fruit of the author's many years in retreat work. Personal experience, not simply knowledge of the spiritual tradition, inform his concise, carefully crafted comments.
Throughout the book, the writing invites the reader to ponder the subject of spiritual darkness, perplexity, and other struggles in the spiritual life always in the light of the loving God, who draws souls into greater surrender to himself.
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Interview with Father Donald Haggerty, author of ”Contemplative Enigmas”

With the start of the fifth chapter of part two, Fr. Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro discuss Chesterton’s claim that Europe would be just like Asia if it were not for Christianity. They also reflect on Chesterton’s claim that Christianity is the answer to the problem of evil and superior to philosophy. Then they cover chapter 6, where Chesterton describes the five deaths of the faith where people expected that the Church would die with the culture, but instead it persevered.
 

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The Everlasting Man – Episode 9

Cozy

<DIV>Mother Mary Francis, abbess of a Poor Clare Monastery for over forty years, left an enduring legacy in her writings and in the conferences she gave to her spiritual daughters. In this work she presents beautiful meditations on the liturgical season of Lent, revealing the treasures of the liturgy to Christians in all walks of life. Her insight into Holy Scripture and her poet's heart engendered reflections that illuminate the daily Mass readings in a fresh and attractive way. These meditations enlighten the reader to see conversion as positive and enriching, and help us to understand that the generous embrace of Lenten penance has a purpose and brings a wondrous reward: deeper union with God. She was a true daughter of Saint Francis of Assisi, who found perfect joy by turning away from self to God. As a spiritual guide, Mother Mary Francis excels in the art of persuasion, aware that the human heart cannot be forced but only gently led to holiness. She makes this goal attractive and desirable by tirelessly explaining why striving for holiness is the happiest and wisest way to live. This book provides a wealth of material for plundering the riches of the Lenten season and for deepening one's spiritual life. Her meditations are profound and timeless, not changing from year to year, thus providing a lifetime of Lenten meditations in this one volume.</DIV>

A Time of Renewal: Daily Reflections for the Lenten Season

<DIV>Making the case for the Christian faith&mdash;apologetics&mdash;has always been part of the Church's mission. Yet Christians sometimes have had different approaches to defending the faith, responding to the needs of their respective times and framing their arguments to address the particular issues of their day.Cardinal Avery Dulles's A History of Apologetics provides a masterful overview of Christian apologetics, from its beginning in the New Testament through the Middle Ages and on to the present resurgence of apologetics among Catholics and Protestants. Dulles shows how Christian apologists have at times both criticized and drawn from their intellectual surroundings to present the reasonableness of Christian belief.Written by one of Catholicism's leading American theologians, A History of Apologetics also examines apologetics in the 20th and early 21st centuries including its decline among Catholics following Vatican II and its recent revival, as well as the contributions of contemporary Evangelical Protestant apologists. Dulles also considers the growing Catholic-Protestant convergence in apologetics. No student of apologetics and contemporary theology should be without this superb and masterful work.</DIV>

A History of Apologetics

Michael O'Brien's Novels Are Becoming MOVIES
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The Lighthouse is one of Michael O'Brien’s most well-known novels and it is now in development for becoming a movie. Join us today for an extra special podcast as Ben Eriksen talks with Charlie Goodwin (executive producer) and Eric Groth (producer) about this upcoming film. They discuss their vision of this movie and how they plan to be both good stewards of Michael's novels and of donor’s money by producing a quality film that reaches far into the secular culture.
 
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Michael O'Brien's Novels Are Finally Becoming Movies

Opening credits

Introductory Message

Part I꞉ Chapter I꞉ How the Great Wind Came to Beacon House

Part I꞉ Chapter II꞉ The Luggage of an Optimist

Part I꞉ Chapter III꞉ The Banner of Beacon

Part I꞉ Chapter IV꞉ The Garden of God

Part I꞉ Chapter V꞉ The Allegorical Practical Joker

Part II꞉ Chapter I꞉ The Eye of Death; or, The Murder Charge

Part II꞉ Chapter II꞉ The Two Curates; or, The Burglary Charge

Part II꞉ Chapter III꞉ The Round Road; or, The Desertion Charge

Part II꞉ Chapter IV꞉ The Wild Weddings; or, The Polygamy Charge

Part II꞉ Chapter V꞉ How the Great Wind Went from Beacon House

Closing credits

<DIV>This classic novel by Chesterton tells the rollicking tale of Innocent Smith, a man who may be crazy&#151;or he may be the most sane man of all. Arriving at a London boarding house accompanied by a windstorm, Innocent is soon accused of attempted murder, burglary, polygamy, and desertion of his wife. As the residents of Beacon House try to piece together what this madman is up to, a detective is called upon to unravel the accusations against Smith. Actor Kevin O&#x2019;Brien of the Theater of the Word gives a dramatic reading of the text. </DIV>

Manalive: A Novel by G.K. Chesterton

In 1925, St. Thérèse of Lisieux was canonized, and a hundred years later, her prayers and little way are just as important.
 
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Today, Fr. Tom Hiney, who is currently writing a book about St. Thérèse, joins Andrew Petiprin to celebrate the Little Flower and discuss the great influence of such a young saint. In addition to highlighting some of the key moments in the life of. St. Thérèse, they discuss her response to suffering, the beauty of her face, and why she is fittingly a doctor of the Church. May she continue to intercede for each one of us!
 
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Celebrating 100 years of St. Thérèse’s Canonization w/ Fr. Tom Hiney

<DIV>Father Thomas Dubay, one of the foremost authorities on the religious life, discusses one of the most important but not fully appreciated or understood charisms of the consecrated life, the charism of virginity. Although the idea of virginity is unpopular and even despised in modern society, Dubay emphasizes that the importance of evangelical virginity is rooted in its Biblical foundation, both in the Old and New Testaments. Examining in detail what the call to virginity is and how it is integrated into the whole of consecrated life, Dubay presents his study in such a way as to be of importance to men as well. Noting that a woman, because of her feminine nature and traits, can image and live the Church's wedded relationship to Christ more realistically, Dubay points out that men with the celibate charism are also members of the virgin Church that is wedded to Christ, just as in the Old Testament the People of God was a virgin bride wedded to Yahweh. The common and distinct elements of male and female consecrated love are fully captured in these pages. </DIV>

And You Are Christ's: The Charism of Virginity and the Celibate Life

00 Opening credits

01 1. Man in Prayer (1)

02 2. Man in Prayer (2)

1. Man in Prayer (1)

03 3. Abraham’s Intercession for Sodom

2. Man in Prayer (2)

04 4. The Nocturnal Struggle and Encounter with God

3. Abraham’s Intercession for Sodom

05 5. The Intercession of Moses for the People

4. The Nocturnal Struggle and Encounter with God

06 6. Prophets and Prayers in Confrontation

5. The Intercession of Moses for the People

07 7. The People of God at Prayer꞉ The Psalms

6. Prophets and Prayers in Confrontation

08 8. The Reading of Scripture꞉ Food for the Spirit

7. The People of God at Prayer꞉ The Psalms

09 9. “Oasis” of the Spirit

8. The Reading of Scripture꞉ Food for the Spirit

10 10. Meditation

9. “Oasis” of the Spirit

11 11. Art and Prayer

10. Meditation

12 12. Psalm 3꞉ “Arise, O Lord! Deliver me, O my God!”

11. Art and Prayer

13 13. Psalm 22 (21)꞉ “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

12. Psalm 3꞉ “Arise, O Lord! Deliver me, O my God!”

14 14. Psalm 23

13. Psalm 22 (21)꞉ “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

15 15. Psalm 126

14. Psalm 23

16 16. The Great Hallel꞉ Psalm 136 (135)

15. Psalm 126

17 17. Psalm 119 (118)

16. The Great Hallel꞉ Psalm 136 (135)

18 18. Psalm 110 (109)

17. Psalm 119 (118)

19 19. Prayer through the Whole Life of Jesus

18. Psalm 110 (109)

20 20. The “Jewel” of the “Cry of Exultation”

19. Prayer through the Whole Life of Jesus

21 21. The Prayer of Jesus Linked to His Miraculous Healing Action

20. The “Jewel” of the “Cry of Exultation”

22 22. Prayer and the Holy Family of Nazareth

21. The Prayer of Jesus Linked to His Miraculous Healing Action

23 23. The Prayer of Jesus at the Last Supper

22. Prayer and the Holy Family of Nazareth

24 24. The Priestly Prayer of Jesus

23. The Prayer of Jesus at the Last Supper

25 25. Jesus in Gethsemane

24. The Priestly Prayer of Jesus

26 26. The Prayer of Jesus in the Face of Death

25. Jesus in Gethsemane

27 27. The Prayer of Jesus in the Imminence of Death

26. The Prayer of Jesus in the Face of Death

28 28. Silence and Prayer꞉ Jesus, the Master of Prayer

27. The Prayer of Jesus in the Imminence of Death

29 29. Mary and Prayer

28. Silence and Prayer꞉ Jesus, the Master of Prayer

30 30. Prayer and the Christian Community

29. Mary and Prayer

31 31. The Primacy of Prayer and the Word of God

30. Prayer and the Christian Community

32 32. The Prayer of the First Christian Martyr

31. The Primacy of Prayer and the Word of God

33 33. Prayer and Saint Peter

32. The Prayer of the First Christian Martyr

34 34. The Holy Spirit as the Master of Prayer

33. Prayer and Saint Peter

35 35. The Spirit and the “Abba” of Believers

34. The Holy Spirit as the Master of Prayer

36 36. In Jesus Christ, the Faithful “Yes” of God and the “Amen” of the Church

35. The Spirit and the “Abba” of Believers

37 37. Contemplation and the Power of Prayer

36. In Jesus Christ, the Faithful “Yes” of God and the “Amen” of the Church

38 38. The Divine Blessing through the Plan of God the Father

37. Contemplation and the Power of Prayer

39 39. The Christological Hymn

38. The Divine Blessing through the Plan of God the Father

40 40. Saint Alphonsus Mary Liguori

39. The Christological Hymn

41 41. Memorial of Saint Dominic Guzman

40. Saint Alphonsus Mary Liguori

42 42. Liturgical Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary

41. Memorial of Saint Dominic Guzman

43 43. Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist

42. Liturgical Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary

44 44. Prayer in the First Part of the Book of Revelation

43. Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist

45 45. Prayer in the Second Part of the Book of Revelation

44. Prayer in the First Part of the Book of Revelation

46 46. The Liturgy, School of Prayer꞉ The Lord Himself Teaches Us to Pray

45. Prayer in the Second Part of the Book of Revelation

47 47. The Ecclesial Nature of Liturgical Prayer

46. The Liturgy, School of Prayer꞉ The Lord Himself Teaches Us to Pray

48 Closing credits

47. The Ecclesial Nature of Liturgical Prayer

<DIV>The Complete Edition Prayer is essential to the life of faith. In this superb book, based on Pope Benedict's weekly teaching, he examines the foundational principles of the life of prayer. Believers of various backgrounds and experience in prayer-from beginners to spiritually advanced-will be enriched by this spiritual masterpiece.Benedict begins considering what we can learn from the examples of prayer found in a wide range of cultures and eras. Next, he turns to the Bible's teaching about prayer, beginning with Abraham and moving though Moses, the prophets, the Psalms to the example of Jesus. With Jesus Christ, Pope Benedict considers not only the Lord's teaching about prayer, but also his example of how to pray, including the Our Father, his prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane, and prayers on the Cross. The prayers of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and the early Church are also explored. Benedict also draws on insights from spiritual masters, the saints, and the Church's liturgy. He challenges readers to live their relationships with God even more intensely, as it were, at a 'school of prayer'.Although Benedict provides a sweeping survey of great figures of prayer, his discussion centers on Jesus Christ and even invokes him in the study of prayer. It is in fact in Jesus, writes Benedict, "that man becomes able to approach God in the depth and intimacy of the relationship of fatherhood and sonship. Together with the first disciples, let us now turn with humble trust to the Teacher and ask him: 'Lord, teach us to pray' (Lk 11:1)."</DIV>

A School of Prayer: The Saints Show Us How to Pray

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The world is full of interesting people, and it has been George Weigel's good fortune to have known many such personalities in a variety of fields: politics, religion, the arts and sciences, journalism, the academy, entertainment, and sports. In this collection of reminiscences and elegies, the best-selling author of the definitive biography of Pope Saint John Paul II remembers these men and women from inside the convictions that formed them.
Whether he is sketching the lives of Nobel Prize–winning scientists, major league baseball managers, princes of the Church, television personalities, or history-making political leaders, Weigel tries to understand, and help readers understand, the deep truths of the human condition illuminated by each of these not-forgotten lives.
Written with verve, insight, and an appreciation for the consequential lives that have touched his own, Not Forgotten fills out the autobiographical portrait that George Weigel began painting in Lessons in Hope: My Unexpected Life with Saint John Paul II, while offering a backstage view of some of the men and women who have shaped the turbulent history of our times.
The 60 intriguing lives that he writes about are a wide diversity of unique characters and personalities, including Albert Einstein, William F. Buckley, Flannery O’Connor, Franz Jägerstätter, John Paul II, Jackie Robinson, Charles Krauthammer, Sophie Scholl, Henry Hyde, James Schall, S.J., Dietrich Von Hildebrand, Charles Colson, Fr Richard J. Neuhaus and many more.

Author interview with George Weigel on his book, ”Not Forgotten”

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Maximilian Schell stars as &ldquo;the flying friar,&rdquo; St. Joseph of Cupertino, in this heartwarming and amazing true story of the humble Franciscan friar who literally rose to sainthood. In the impoverished village of seventeenth century Cupertino, Italy, Joseph&rsquo;s peasant mother convinces the reluctant abbott (Ricardo Montalban) to accept her son into the monastery. With the support of the kindly local bishop who sees in him a great deal more than others do, and by a series of miraculous incidents, the simple but pious Joseph is ordained a priest. Yet some are convinced that it is the devil, not God, who is responsible for Joseph&rsquo;s miraculous powers&mdash;until a final miracle reveals to all his true sanctity. This movie is not rated but was created with an adult audience in mind. It may contain violence indicative of the life and times of the saint and characters portrayed. We would recommend parental guidance and that parents preview it before watching with children.

The Reluctant Saint: The Story of St. Joseph of Cupertino

C.S. Lewis famously claimed that Jesus was either a liar, lunatic, or God, and in chapter two of section two of The Everlasting Man, Chesterton makes a similar argument. Father Fessio, Vivian Dudro, and Joseph Pearce reflect on Chesterton’s reducing to the absurd all opinions that claim that Jesus is other than what he says he is–God Himself.
 

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The Everlasting Man – Episode 7

<DIV>Michael O'Brien presents a thrilling apocalyptic novel about the condition of the Roman Catholic Church at the end of time. It explores the state of the modern world, and the strengths and weaknesses of the contemporary religious scene, by taking his central character, Father Elijah Schäfer, a Carmelite priest, on a secret mission for the Vatican which embroils him in a series of crises and subterfuges affecting the ultimate destiny of the Church. Father Elijah is a convert from Judaism, a survivor of the Holocaust, a man once powerful in Israel. For twenty years he has been "buried in the dark night of Carmel" on the mountain of the prophet Elijah. The Pope and the Cardinal Secretary of State call him out of obscurity and give him a task of the highest sensitivity: to penetrate into the inner circles of a man whom they believe may be the Antichrist. Their purpose: to call the Man of Sin to repentance, and thus to postpone the great tribulation long enough to preach the Gospel to the whole world. In this richly textured tale, Father Elijah crosses Europe and the Middle East, moves through the echelons of world power, meets saints and sinners, presidents, judges, mystics, embattled Catholic journalists, faithful priests and a conspiracy of traitors within the very House of God. This is an apocalypse in the old literary sense, but one that was written in the light of Christian revelation. </DIV>

Father Elijah: An Apocalypse

Emil Kapaun&mdash;priest, soldier, and Korean War hero&mdash;was a rare man. He was awarded posthumously the Medal of Honor, the nation&lsquo;s highest military award, and is also being considered by the Vatican for canonization as a saint. Just as remarkable are the many non-Catholic witnesses who attest to Father Kapaun&rsquo;s heroism: the Protestants, Jews, and Muslims who either served with the military chaplain in the thick of battle or endured with him the incredibly brutal conditions of a prisoner-of-war camp. These Korean War veterans, no matter their religion, agree that Father Kapaun did more to save lives and maintain morale than any other man they know.
Then, there are the alleged miracles and recent healings attributed to Father Kapaun&rsquo;s intercession that defy scientific explanation. Under investigation by the Vatican as a necessary step in the process of canonization, these cures witnessed by non-Catholic doctors are also covered in this film. In tracking down the story of Father Kapaun for the Wichita Eagle, Wenzl and Heying uncovered a paradox. Kapaun&rsquo;s ordinary background as the son of Czech immigrant farmers in Kansas sowed the seeds of his greatness. His faith, generosity, and grit began with his family&rsquo;s humility, thrift, and hard work.

The Miracle of Father Kapaun: The Story of an American Spiritual & Military Hero

<DIV>These Spiritual Exercises were written by Ignatius of Loyola, a theologian, priest and founder of the Society of Jesus, in the sixteenth century. They are Catholic prayers, reflections, meditations, mental exercises and directions designed to be read and carried out over a 28 to 30 day time period. These exercises are for Catholics and non-Catholics alike and grew out of Ignatius' own desire to seek God's will and to follow Christ no matter what the cost. Ignatius' intent was that the exercises would help others to discern God's will and to set the world on fire for Christ!</DIV>

The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola

The newest Michael O’Brien novel is riveting, relevant, and thought-provoking.
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In our sit-down interview with Michael O’Brien, we asked him about his newest book, “Letter to the Future.” Michael reveals which character he most resonates with and explains how this novel is different from every other apocalyptic book. While he does not try to predict the future, his fictional work highlights some of the moral, spiritual, and interpersonal wisdom one can glean from such troubled times.
 
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Michael O’Brien: His Newest Apocalyptic Book

The Eucharist is no mere symbol. It is the key to life. More specifically, it is the key to your very identity.
When we look carefully at the Blessed Sacrament, under the signs of bread and wine, we discover that we were made not simply to receive God, to be nourished by his gifts, or to draw close to him. In fact, &ldquo;we were made to become Him.&rdquo; In Your Eucharistic Identity, Father Gregory Pine shows that Christ, through the Sacrament, divinizes us in our whole being.
But the Eucharist is not magic. We have to receive the gift of his Eucharistic presence, and preparing for such a great banquet requires time, work, and attention. To become like Christ, we must be ready to be given to others, in a free, radical gift of love.
Father Pine&rsquo;s sacramental guide to the fullness of life&mdash;at once thought-provoking and practical, ancient and new&mdash;offers Christians a simple, clear guide for their path.

Your Eucharistic Identity: A Sacramental Guide to the Fullness of Life

<DIV>While the story of the apparitions of Our Lady to Bernadette Soubirous at Lourdes in 1858 are well known, relatively few people are familiar with the saint's own spiritual insights and profound holiness. For the first time in English, this book presents a wide selection of St. Bernadette's thoughts, advice, sayings, and prayers through the touching words of her spiritual diary, notes, and letters to friends and family. After receiving the visions of Our Lady at the grotto in Lourdes, Bernadette eventually became a religious sister as a member of the Sisters of Charity. She lived a life of simplicity, charity, suffering and deep holiness, dying at the age of 35. When she was canonized a saint, her body was found to be incorrupt. In these beautiful writings of St. Bernadette, we learn the secrets of her holiness and happiness. Though she suffered greatly throughout her life, the heroic response of this humble, self-effacing nun transformed excruciating suffering into spiritual fruitfulness. Her letters and writings serve as a model for others passing through their own trials. Her writings reveal and intimate and profound love for God and neighbor. Anyone pursuing a deeper spiritual life will appreciate knowing Bernadette as she truly was, and the inspiring spiritual works of wisdom she offers to us all. </DIV>

A Holy Life: The Writings of St. Bernadette

01 1  Sup Sorrow

02 2  Wilderings

03 3  Haven

04 4  The Frampled Household

05 5  Sybbrit

06 6  Promise

07 7  Wedlock

08 8  The Groaning-Time

09 9  Path in the Dark

10 10  The Far-Faring

11 Epilogue

12 Closing credits

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"When I swung over that windowsill, everything changed for me. We are meant to go in and out of doors in civilized style, but my mother bade me climb into woodsy wildness and a darkness flushed with crimson light and torches &hellip;"&nbsp;
Clambering into the branches of a tree, a young woman flees flaming arrows and massacre. She will need to struggle for survival: to scour the wilderness for shelter, to strive and seek for a new family and a setting where she can belong. Her unmarked way is costly and hard.
For Charis, the world outside the window of home is a maze of hazards. And even if she survives the wilds, it is no simple matter to discover and nest among her own kind&mdash;the godly, those called Puritans by others. She may be tugged by her desires for companionship, may even stumble into an intense love for a man, and may be made to try the strength of female heroism in ways no longer familiar to women in our century.&nbsp;
Streams of darkness run through the seventeenth-century villages of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Occult fears have a way of creeping into the mind. What young woman can be safe from the dangers of wilderness when its shadowy thickets spring up so easily in the soil of human hearts?&nbsp;Much will oppose Charis' longings for renewal and peace; she must pursue and discover the hero's path to a larger, more vivid life.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Charis in the World of Wonders: A Novel Set in Puritan New England

In chapter 4 of the second part, Chesterton moves to a discussion of the Church and argues that those who claim that the Church is a mere human institution fall into absurd conclusions. Furthermore, Fr. Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro reflect on how the Church’s understanding of faith often comes as the result of errors and heresies.
 

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The Everlasting Man – Episode 8

When Charles de Foucauld was killed by bandits in the Sahara Desert in 1916, the French aristocrat-turned-monk was virtually unknown. Over the course of a century, however, the radiance of Foucauld's hidden life has spread, and the Church will officially recognize him as a saint when Pope Francis canonizes him on May 15, 2022.
 
In this episode, David Pinault, professor emeritus of religious studies at Santa Clara University, joins us to discuss the life and legacy of Charles de Foucauld. Pinault wrote the foreword to Ignatius Press’ new edition of Foucauld’s definitive biography, “Charles de Foucauld” by Jean-Jacques Antier (https://bit.ly/3Ks6SQN).

Getting to know Charles de Foucauld: The hidden life of a soon-to-be saint

<DIV>Chene Heady was a believing Catholic whose daily concerns were shaped primarily by forces other than his faith--career demands, financial decisions, scheduling conflicts, etc. He worked long hours and had limited regular interaction with his wife, also a busy professional, and his young daughter. He was the typical overextended and anonymous modern Catholic man.Then he tried an experiment that dramatically rearranged his life. After reading about the importance of the Church's liturgical year, Heady took up the challenge to live as though the Church's calendar, not the secular one, stood at the center of his life. Every day for a year, he observed the Church's seasons and feasts, and meditated on the Church's daily readings. As he did so, he found that his life, and his relationships, became more meaningful and fruitful.Numbering My Days tells the story of one man's renewal, and it offers an authentic model of spiritual development for anyone.</DIV>

Numbering My Days: How the Liturgical Calendar Rearranged My Life

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

This film is presented in Italian with Spanish subtitles.
This powerful epic film depicts the life of now Blessed Carlo Gnocchi, an Italian priest who labored heroically to minister to the wounded and dying soldiers during World War II, and later to child victims of the war on the home front. While teaching students at the Gonzaga Institute in Milan, Fr. Gnocchi volunteered to be the military chaplain on the war front. After witnessing the horrors of the war, helping many suffering and dying soldiers, and miraculously escaping death himself, he returned to start a foundation for the many children who were victims of the war.
Starring Daniele Liotti (Saint Anthony of Padua), this film tells of Don Gnocchi&rsquo;s inspiring work with the students, the soldiers, and the children. His great legacy lives on today in the Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation, which provides medical care for thousands of patients in over 75 hospitals and clinics throughout Europe. He died in 1956 and was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009.
&ldquo;Father Gnocchi not only responded to concrete and urgent needs, but above all he did so in an extremely modern way, because of his keen educational sensitivity. He was not content just to help people but sought to &lsquo;rehabilitate them,&rsquo; encourage them, enable them to find the condition of life best suited to their dignity. His early death was the seal to a life entirely given to God and to his neighbours. It was his wish that, even after his death, something of himself be donated: he offered the corneas of his eyes to a blind boy and girl, who from 29 February 1956, the day after his death, could thus begin to see. Don Carlo Gnocchi&rsquo;s whole life, and also his death, is a shining sign of hope. That &lsquo;persistent hope&rsquo; which, as he himself wrote, always guided his search for the face of God in that of innocents marked by suffering.&rdquo; &mdash; St. John Paul II&nbsp;
Length: 200 minutes

Father of Mercy: The True Story of Blessed Don Carlo Gnocchi (Español)