Category: Catholic Adult Audiobooks

St. Vincent De Paul [c. 1581 – 1660] was a man renowned during his own lifetime for his great compassion, humility and generosity, with these traits and his wide-spread charitable works leading him to be known as “The Father of his Country”. As a young man he was captured by Turkish pirates, and sold into slavery . He escaped in 1607 and went on to become a priest with a ministry to the poor and neglected. His work included serving the poor souls of men condemned to work on the galley ships, orphans with no one to care for them, and missionary work to bring back to the fold those led astray by heresy.

In 1625 St. Vincent founded the Congregation of the Mission, a society of missionary priests commonly known as the Vincentians or Lazarists ,and with the assistance of St. Louise de Marillac he later founded the Daughters of Charity whose selfless nursing work in hospitals throughout the world and during many plagues is well known.

1 Hours and 54 Minutes.

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In Light and Peace: Instructions for Devout Souls to Dispel Their Doubts and Allay Their Fears Padre Quadrupani(1740 – 1807), Italian priest and member of the Clerics Regular of St. Paul, reflects his deep spirituality based on that of the illustrious Doctor of the Church, St. Francis de Sales. Like St. Francis, the insightful Padre offers spiritual advice that is practical and balanced. A handbook for the devout soul to shed light on walking the path to heaven, Light and Peace covers the vital aspects of living out our religious duties, with practical ideas, immense common sense, and helpful advice. This enlightening read shows how, after gaining self-knowledge and learning steps to head down the right path spiritually, the result is Peace, that peace which Our Lord promised and which the world, as we know, cannot give.

4 Hours and 30 Minutes.

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A compilation from the extensive 12 volume set, this condensed volume contains short biographies of the Saints for each day of the year, followed by a reflection for each entry.  Father Butler’s famous Lives of the Saints ranks only after the Bible, the Missal, and The Imitation of Christ as the all-time most popular Catholic book. The author is rightly known as one of the most studied scholars on the lives of the saints, having devoted almost 30 years to the meticulous study of the saints, their lives, and traditions surrounding their history.

A highly recommended read for anyone, this book will enrich your knowledge of the Faith, encourage greater devotion to the Saints, and give examples that will help one to grow in virtue as you strive to imitate their sanctity!

14 hours and 11 minutes.

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A 1907 novel by prolific Catholic author Msgr. Robert Hugh Benson, Lord of the World, centers on: the reign of the Anti-Christ, who will tempt Christians to apostasy before Christ’s Second Coming; the final battle in the supernatural war for souls; and the End of the World. Deeply profound and seen by many a modern day theologian (including the last two popes) as prophetic for our times, the book is heralded as a must read. Before creating his fictional account, Msgr. Benson carefully explored the various passages on the end times included in Scripture and the teachings of the Church Fathers as background for this tale of the Antichrist, lending a level of authenticity to the story rarely seen in endtime fictional works. The storyline of the book is eerily familiar to our times today, giving one pause for thought. However,  we must always remember that in the end the true Lord of the World will triumph!

10 Hours and 17 Minutes

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In The Love of Jesus to Penitents, Cardinal Manning gives great detail to the numerous benefits that the Sacrament of Penance affords the penitent. Namely: it reveals to the prodigal the tender compassion of Our Lord Jesus; bestows the grace of spiritual regeneration upon the spiritually dead soul; is the means of gaining self-knowledge; inclines the penitent to have perfect contrition and making reparation to God and those neighbors whom he has offended by his sins; and bestows upon the spiritually reborn the gift of perseverance, enabling him to remain in a state of grace throughout his earthly life unto life everlasting.

The cardinal tells us that Catholics in his day loved the Sacrament of Penance but did not avail themselves to its graces and benefits as often as they ought; so very like our own times. Catholics, therefore, should find this short book quite relevant, and both Catholics and non-Catholics should find it interesting and informative, as it outlines the practical usefulness and efficacy of this ancient sacrament. An excellent read, deepening ones understanding of, and love for, Confession.

2 Hours and 45 Minutes.

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The Marvels of Divine Grace, Alice Lady Lovat’s meditations on a treatise on Divine Grace written by the prolific Roman Catholic theologian and mystic Juan Eusebio Nieremberg, S.J. (1595-1658). The author gives compelling meditations on grace and what it means to us, highlighting for the reader thoughts on the nature of grace, its effects and fruits, and its necessity in bringing us into true unity with our Divine Creator. She reminds us that grace is bestowed by God alone, inasmuch as every best gift and every perfect gift is from above, and it is given to its through the merits of our Redeemer, because He is the One Mediator between God and man. What does grace do for us? It elevates us, from the moment of our baptism, above the natural order on to a plane immeasurably higher.

4 Hours and 5 Minutes

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In The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ you will come to see Christmas in a whole new light, appreciating with a deeper awareness and sense of awe the events leading up to and surrounding the Birth of Our Lord. The touching narratives taken from the visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich include events such as: how Joseph was chosen for Mary’s husband, their wedding and wedding ring, the Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel to Mary and the Incarnation, St. Anne’s preparation for the birth of Jesus, Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, and, of course, the Nativity itself. This CD set would make excellent Advent listening, or the perfect “down-time” listening enjoyment during the days surrounding Christmas, to focus on what Christmas is really about! An awesome book to listen to year after year, helping us keep the reverential awe of the true meaning of the season.

1 Hours and 37 Minutes.

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The book, On Piety, is written for both those who practice piety and those who disdain it. As noted in the preface, the practice of piety has many advantages. The pious person is drawn into closer contact with God, his heart is purified and made glad, his mind is enlightened, his will is strengthened, and his zeal to love God and neighbor is enkindled. In Part I, Father Guibert discusses the nature of piety, and in Part II he enumerates its many fruits. The sequel to On Piety is Guibert’s On the Exercises of Piety, which illustrates how piety is practiced in various ways. Both books are an excellent read and perfect for anyone who want to understand further the depth and beauty of this noble virtue.

3 Hours and 36 Minutes

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The sequel to the book On Piety, which describes piety and its benefits; this volume, On the Exercises of Piety, illustrates how piety is put into practice. Father Jean Guibert shows how piety permeates the spiritual life: in mental and vocal prayer, in the sacraments, in various devotions, in spiritual reading, in the examination of one’s conscience, and in spiritual retreats, and how we are to claim this virtue for our own. A wonderful read that encourages the growth in and practice of piety and devotion!

2 Hours and 59 Minutes

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“Surely the most deeply-rooted need of the human soul, its purest aspiration, is for the closest possible union with God.” As one reads (or listens to!) the pages of this little work, written by Blessed Albert the Great towards the end of his life, when that great soul had ripened and matured, one feels that here indeed is the ideal of one’s hopes. Simply and clearly the great principles are laid down, the way is made plain which leads to the highest spiritual life.

This title helps one learn how to rid oneself of troubling thoughts and concerns, to clear away outside distractions, and learn to focus on acquiring a continual relationship with God inside one’s soul. In the words of the author: “When thou shalt pray, enter into thy chamber i.e., into the inmost abode of thy heart-and, having shut the door of thy senses, with a pure heart, a free conscience and an unfeigned faith, pray to thy Father in spirit and in truth, in the secret of thy soul”. and “When trouble, discouragement, confusion of mind assail thee, do not lose patience or be cast down. Do not betake thee to vocal prayers or other consolations, but endeavour by an act of the will and reason to lift up thy soul and unite it to God, whether thy sensual nature will or no.”

1 Hour and 28 Minutes

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