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William Crockett
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Brother Lawrence
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Brother Lawrence was a man of humble beginnings who discovered the greatest secret of living in the kingdom of God here on earth. It is the art of “practicing the presence of God in one single act that does not end.” He often stated that it is God who paints Himself in the depths of our souls. We must merely open our hearts to receive Him and His loving presence.
As a humble cook, Brother Lawrence learned an important lesson through each daily chore: The time he spent in communion with the Lord should be the same, whether he was bustling around in the kitchen—with several people asking questions at the same time—or on his knees in prayer. He learned to cultivate the deep presence of God so thoroughly in his own heart that he was able to joyfully exclaim, “I am doing now what I will do for all eternity. I am blessing God, praising Him, adoring Him, and loving Him with all my heart.”
This unparalleled classic has given both blessing and instruction to those who can be content with nothing less than knowing God in all His majesty and feeling His loving presence throughout each simple day.
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The Dark Night of the Soul
- By: St. John of the Cross
- Narrated by: Peter Wickham
- Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins
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At the center of The Dark Night of the Soul (La noche oscura del alma) is a poem written by the 16th century Spanish poet and mystic St John of the Cross. Consisting of eight stanzas, each of five lines, the poem outlines the journey in pursuit of divine union, within which the only source of light comes from the soul. This recording in English includes the poem itself and St John's two accompanying treatises (1584-1585), essentially commentaries, which offer line-by-line explanations of the poem. Many modern listeners have found guidance and consolation in this work.
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weird English accent but not as bad as Teresa of A
- By lauriemom on 07-21-23
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Carlo Acutis
- The First Millennial Saint
- By: Nicola Gori
- Narrated by: Rick Adamson
- Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins
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Carlo Acutis, born in 1991, fully embraced the gift of life. Known as a computer whiz, he liked to play soccer, video games, and the saxophone. He enjoyed watching his favorite dramas and making short films with his cast of cats and dogs. He had many friends and enjoyed spending time with them. Yet Carlo was a little "different" at school, in the pizzerias, and on the soccer field. What set Carlo apart was his constant pursuit of holiness.
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a life well lived
- By Anonymous User on 06-02-25
By: Nicola Gori
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The Knowledge of the Holy
- By: A. W. Tozer
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins
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What is the nature of God? How can we recapture a real sense of God's majesty and truly live in the Spirit? This beloved book, a modern classic of Christian testimony and devotion, addresses these and other vital questions, showing us how we can rejuvenate our prayer life, meditate more reverently, understand God more deeply, and experience God's presence in our daily lives.
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Once again, Tozer's Message...
- By Douglas on 04-21-13
By: A. W. Tozer
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Imitation of Christ
- By: Thomas A. Kempis
- Narrated by: Catholic Book Publishing Corp., Clare L. Fitzpatrick
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
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This audio version of The Imitation of Christ from Catholic Book Publishing is a wonderful new edition of the original, deeply spiritual book by Thomas à Kempis. From this audiobook, listeners will experience the peace and wisdom that has comforted Catholics from around the world. The Imitation of Christ tells us how to better live the life of a Christian by closely following Christ's example. The Imitation of Christ will bless all who want to respond to the call to follow Jesus.
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The best IOC version per narrator and background music
- By Amazon Customer on 07-04-23
By: Thomas A. Kempis
The simplicity
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Extraordinary!
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Loved the in-depth study
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Sorry it’s all I have time for right now!!!
Thank God
See God in a new light!
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In Awe!
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