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The Stigmatists
- Their Gifts, Their Revelations, Their Warnings
- By: Paul Kengor
- Narrated by: Rob Leland
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4
There have been very few books that offer a serious, reliable, thoughtful look at stigmatists, and specifically, what I call visionary stigmatists. Interestingly, almost all Church-approved stigmatists have been just that: visionaries as well as stigmatists. This book focuses on Church-approved stigmatists and their visions, revelations, and prophecies and warnings. In some cases, the prophecies and warnings relate to the End Times and Second Coming of Christ. That includes the striking revelations of the likes of Saint Faustina (1905-38), the first canonized saint of the new millennium.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Engaging and Informative
- By St. Joe's amigo on 10-31-24
- The Stigmatists
- Their Gifts, Their Revelations, Their Warnings
- By: Paul Kengor
- Narrated by: Rob Leland
Engaging and Informative
Reviewed: 10-31-24
I like many books with a similar theme, this one actually tells you the amount of documentation, incredible evidence relating to any of the discussed persons with a stigmata. The author always does well researched books. It is nice that this one is not as heavy as many of his others.
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Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Catholic Faith
- Are We Alone in the Universe with God and the Angels?
- By: Paul Thigpen
- Narrated by: Kevin O'Brien
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 14
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 13
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Story4 out of 5 stars 13
For more than half a century, the question of extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI) has been widely dismissed in our culture. That wasn’t always the case. Some of the best minds of the last 25 centuries in Western civilization have grappled with this mystery. In Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Catholic Faith, best-selling author Paul Thigpen begins with a fascinating historical survey of the public conversation about ETI, tracing the thought of prominent Catholics and others. This is a thorough guide to navigating the conversation from a faithful Catholic perspective.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Nice historical research, but narration overwrought
- By Toby Paulson on 07-31-23
- Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Catholic Faith
- Are We Alone in the Universe with God and the Angels?
- By: Paul Thigpen
- Narrated by: Kevin O'Brien
Interesting head scratcher
Reviewed: 06-23-23
This is a thorough and multi sided discussion of a topic for which no one can currently claim to have the authority, experience, or understanding to give a definitive answer. And it is well explored. It seems like particularly good source material for an evening of discussion and libations with a few friends.
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John Fisher and Thomas More
- Keeping Their Souls While Losing Their Heads
- By: Robert J. Conrad Jr.
- Narrated by: Robert J. Conrad Jr.
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Story5 out of 5 stars 11
In 1929, nearly 400 years after the deaths of Saints Thomas More and John Fisher, G.K. Chesterton observed in words equally attributable to Fisher, “Blessed Thomas More is more important at this moment than at any moment since his death, even perhaps the great moment of his dying; but he is not quite so important as he will be in a hundred years.” Robert J. Conrad, Jr. anticipates Chesterton’s 100-year mark in a collection of stories from the lives of More and Fisher, demonstrating how their sanctity and integrity carried them and those who loved them through tumultuous times.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Two amazing saints who are relevant to our times
- By St. Joe's amigo on 11-08-22
- John Fisher and Thomas More
- Keeping Their Souls While Losing Their Heads
- By: Robert J. Conrad Jr.
- Narrated by: Robert J. Conrad Jr.
Two amazing saints who are relevant to our times
Reviewed: 11-08-22
More details about each of these great defenders of faith than I had had before. While the narrator is decent, there are a number of mispronounced words. Any chance to learn more of St. John Fisher (a courageous faithful bishop) and St. Thomas More (a courageous faithful member of the government) is encouraging that God can provide in the most unexpected places.
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A Book
- By: Desi Arnaz
- Narrated by: Juan Pablo Di Pace
- Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,073
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 936
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 932
Desi Arnaz’s incredible life story - in his own words. Desi Arnaz’s memoir tells the story of how a kid from Cuba hit the big time in the United States. It’s all here - the good, the bad, the beautiful, the ugly, the lucky breaks, and the heartbreaking failures.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Force of Nature! I "Binge Listened", Riveted!
- By A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. on 10-05-18
- A Book
- By: Desi Arnaz
- Narrated by: Juan Pablo Di Pace
Engaging and informative
Reviewed: 09-16-22
Captivating, well told story. His back story pre-Lucy was interesting. The Lucy part shows his business acumen. Be forewarned fair amount of profanity and references to a very active sex life. In the context of someone from a different culture, it was all part of a well told story. The narrator did a top notch job also.
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Who Censored Roger Rabbit?
- By: Gary K. Wolf
- Narrated by: L.J. Ganser
- Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 667
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 582
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 580
Private eye Eddie Valiant doesn't like Toons - those cartoon characters who live side-by-side with humans. But Eddie will work for a Toon if his cash supply is low enough. So he reluctantly agrees when Roger Rabbit, a Toon who plays straight man (or should that be straight rabbit) in the Baby Herman cartoon series, asks him to find out who's been trying - unsuccessfully - to buy his contract from the DeGreasy Brothers syndicate. Then Rocco DeGreasy is murdered - and Roger is the prime suspect!
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5 out of 5 stars
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NOT A NOVELIZATION OF THE MOVIE!!
- By Corey Brake on 07-05-21
- Who Censored Roger Rabbit?
- By: Gary K. Wolf
- Narrated by: L.J. Ganser
Loads of fun and joyously off kilter
Reviewed: 06-03-22
It is significantly different from the film. And a smidge racier. But it is fun, imaginative, and just quality mind candy.
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Benedict XVI
- Defender of the Faith
- By: Joseph Pearce
- Narrated by: Kevin O'Brien
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 26
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Story5 out of 5 stars 22
Pope Benedict XVI will go down in Church history as one of the greatest popes. In this heartfelt defense of Pope Benedict’s words and works, a tribute to his life and legacy and an homage to his sanity and sanctity, Joseph Pearce’s biography provides an unforgettable encounter with this great historical figure.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Pearce Should Have Narrated
- By T. Ferguson on 12-31-22
- Benedict XVI
- Defender of the Faith
- By: Joseph Pearce
- Narrated by: Kevin O'Brien
Hagiography of BXVI
Reviewed: 01-09-22
If you were curious about Benedict the 16th or a fan of his he will appreciate it significantly. Mind you it is a litany of highlights with a little attention to areas of concern. Yet it is a wonderful refresher of a time with a pope who loves God and the Church
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Rescued: The Unexpected and Extraordinary News of the Gospel
- By: Fr. John Riccardo, Scott Hahn
- Narrated by: John Riccardo
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 213
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 200
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Story5 out of 5 stars 197
How can we believe and be transformed by the gospel? Once we understand that the gospel is not merely good news but explosive, life-changing news, we will never be the same again. And in response to God's work in our lives, what part can we play in recreating the world for his good plan? In this powerful audiobook, Fr. John Riccardo helps us to see the world through God's lens, with a clear vision of the future.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This is so amazing!
- By VWMA on 05-06-21
A blessedly manly spiritual book
Reviewed: 07-13-21
It is worth your time. It is an easy read. It is very relatable. And there is something that anyone can relate to somewhere in the book. And for once nothing to foo-foo
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Live Not by Lies
- A Manual for Christian Dissidents
- By: Rod Dreher
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
- Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,765
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,429
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,414
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn famously said that one of the biggest mistakes people make is assuming totalitarianism can't happen in their country. Many American Christians are making that mistake today, sleepwalking through the erosion of our freedoms. Live Not by Lies will wake them and equip them for the long resistance.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Must Read For All Christians!
- By Chuck B. on 10-02-20
- Live Not by Lies
- A Manual for Christian Dissidents
- By: Rod Dreher
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
Prepare: it’s when not if
Reviewed: 03-14-21
Evil has modus operandi. Passivity has prevented excellence and expansion of the faith. Comfort and popularity seeking have crippled us we need to faithfully and prayerfully get ready. Praise be Jesus Christ!
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End of the Present World and the Mysteries of the Future Life
- By: Fr. Charles Arminjon, Susan Conroy - translator, Peter McEnerny - translator
- Narrated by: David Cochran Heath
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 80
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 71
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Story5 out of 5 stars 70
In the late 19th century, Father Charles Arminjon, a priest from the mountains of southeastern France, assembled his flock in the town cathedral to preach a series of conferences to help them turn their thoughts away from this life's mean material affairs - and toward the next life's glorious spiritual reward. His wise and uncompromising words deepened in them the spirit of recollection that all Christians must have: the abiding conviction that heavenly aims, not temporal enthusiasms, must guide everything we think, say, and do.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This one was made to be listened to
- By St. Joe's amigo on 08-03-20
This one was made to be listened to
Reviewed: 08-03-20
This book's chapters were written as sermons. For years it was on my shelf as something "I should get to sometime." Then it became available as audio and it was a very beneficial listening.
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Salvation
- What Every Catholic Should Know
- By: Michael Patrick Barber
- Narrated by: Michael Patrick Barber
- Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 65
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 57
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Story5 out of 5 stars 57
At every Sunday mass, Catholics confess that Jesus came down from heaven ''for us men and for our salvation". But what does ''salvation'' mean? In this robust and accessible book, Scripture scholar and theologian Michael Patrick Barber provides a thorough, deeply Catholic, and deeply biblical answer. He deftly tackles this complex topic, unpacking what the New Testament teaches about salvation in Christ, detailing what exactly salvation is and what it is not. In easy and listenable prose, he explains what the cross, the church, and the trinity have to do with salvation.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Informative, insightful and critical
- By St. Joe's amigo on 04-22-20
- Salvation
- What Every Catholic Should Know
- By: Michael Patrick Barber
- Narrated by: Michael Patrick Barber
Informative, insightful and critical
Reviewed: 04-22-20
The nitty gritty of the essentials of our faith in a succinct comprehensible format with significant Scripture sourcing.
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