Category: Catholic Audiobooks

A highly adventurous historical novel telling the tale of a time of great tumult for Scottish Catholics. The setting is 17th century Scotland and the characters are strong and loyal Catholics, now forced to live as outlaws, remaining true to their Faith, even if it means drawing their swords and fighting (and likely dying) for that Faith. Outlaws of Ravenhurst depicts the last stand of the Gordons – God’s “outlaws” – fighting for their Catholic Faith in the early days of the Protestant Revolution in Scotland, their beloved homeland. Ravenhurst has for generations been the stronghold of Clan Gordon, great Scottish Chiefs, who fearlessly fight for God and Our Lady. As any great adventure story of the Faith, there are heroes with indomitable hearts, like the great Saints of old: Tarsicius, Sebastian, and Campion; and a boy hero not unlike the early Christians in the Coliseum. Written for children or young adults but enjoyed by young and old alike, this intriguing novel is filled with courageous heroes, cowardly villains, secrets abundant, and even secret passages!

5 Hours and 31 Minutes.

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From the masterful story-teller Mark Twain comes his least known, but most well-written work, Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc. Twain spent twelve years researching the story and many months in France doing archival work, taking several attempts at writing the book before he felt he finally had the story he wanted to tell. In order to portray the history of the great Saint accurately, he studied in detail accounts written by both sides, the French and the English. In the words of the author himself: “I like Joan of Arc best of all my books; and it is the best; I know it perfectly well. And besides, it furnished me seven times the pleasure afforded me by any of the others; twelve years of preparation, and two years of writing. The others needed no preparation and got none.” The novel is presented as a translation (by “Jean Francois Alden”) of memoirs by Louis de Conte, a fictionalized version of Joan of Arc’s page, Louis de Contes, and divided into 3 sections according to Joan of Arc’s development: a youth in Domrémy, a commander of the army of Charles VII of France, and a defendant at trial in Rouen.

Not only is this work a story of St. Joan, but it is also a history of the politics and machinations of the English and the French, the plebeians and the Burgundians; it is a book about the controversy over religious beliefs. You will learn about the Hundred Years’ War, the political intrigues, and the religious and mystical beliefs prevalent of the times. Beyond the history, though, is the story of a girl, called by God to a mission to lead her country to victory. In spite of ridicule and extreme difficulties, she followed that call to the end. Twain’s Joan is kind, gentle, true, patriotic, devout, humble, compassionate, loyal, and courageous, a true heroine. One of the best portrayals of why she is named among the Saints.

15 Hours and 11 Minutes.

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A popular and exciting short biography of one of the most influential popes in modern times. Pope St. Pius X went from poor farm boy to pope. A good student, who had high morals and was loved by all who came into contact with him, he went on to great works and needed changes in the Church during his papacy, to help the faithful face the great changes of the modern era.

As pope he condemned Modernism, allowed younger First Communions (at 7 as opposed to the previous norm of 12-14 years old) and more frequent Communion to all the faithful, reformed Church music & the Breviary, initiated the first codifying of Canon Law, and in his own words set out “to restore all things in Christ”. Not only were his works as pope remarkable, but of course his character was what led him to declaration as a saint, his love for all was truly touching. He had a special place in his heart for the “least of these”, the poorest of the poor and little children. A truly inspirational book a must read!

3 Hours and 39 Minutes.

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Prayer: Its Necessity, Its Power, Its Conditions Audio Book is an in-depth treatise on the great subject of prayer. Topics highlighted include the power and necessity of prayer, why some prayers do not seem to be answered, and how to make our prayers more acceptable to God. The author instructs the reader on what to pray for and for whom to pray,  the conditions necessary for efficacious prayer and explains the times when it is most suitable to pray.  Father Girardey includes numerous lessons from the gospel on prayer and offers selections from Meditations for Every Day of the Year by Redemptorist Father Louis Bronchain.

6 Hours and 41 Minutes.

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The Relations of Saint Teresa of Avila is an extension of her autobiography. In The Relations the beloved Doctor of the Church tells of her many inner and outer experiences in the form of letters. A great read for those who love this saint and are looking for more of her superb writings!

2 Hours and 35 Minutes.

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Saint Athanasius – The Father of Orthodoxy Audio Book is an enjoyable and engaging short historical work on the life of the great Father of Orthodoxy, St. Athanatius of Alexandria.  From the life of a young boy running the streets of Alexandria, pretending to be the bishop as he baptizes his friends playing the part of the catechumens, to the young man named bishop against his wishes at the Council of Nicea, then on to fighting the Arian Heresy and triumphing for Orthodoxy. Every turn weaves a great tale of this popular saint!

2 Hours and 57 Minutes.

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Saint Benedict, by Frances Alice Forbes, weaves skillfully the story of the life of this great saint. One of the most well-known and beloved male saints today, St. Benedict is widely studied, and rightfully revered for his austerity and holiness. This title begins with the state of the times into which St. Benedict was born, then leads through his early years, his leaving to go out into the world, life as a monk, leading as abbot, founding of monasteries, the Rule of St. Benedict, the saint’s visions and ability to read the hearts of men, his close relationship with his twin sister Scholastica, the death of the saint, and the spread of the Benedictine order throughout the world. A perfect read to learn more about the great “Founder of Western Monasticism”.

2 Hours and 24 Minutes.

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“In those days when passions ran riot, and the knowledge of the truth was almost completely perverted and obscured, there was a continual struggle with errors, and human society, going from bad to worse, seemed to be rushing towards the abyss. In the midst of these errors rose up proud and rebellious men, “enemies of the Cross of Christ . . . men of earthly sentiments whose god is their belly” (Phil. iii. 18, 19). These, bent not on correcting morals, but on denying dogmas, multiplied the disorder, loosening for themselves and for others the bridle of licentiousness, and condemning the authoritative guidance of the Church to pander to the passions of the most corrupt princes and peoples, with a virtual tyranny overturned its doctrine, constitution, discipline.”

It was into this time that St. Charles was born, and for such a time that God created him. During each age when schisms and heresies seem ready to destroy the Church, God sends a great reformer to teach, renew, and spread the Truth, to break down the work attempted by the Father of Lies. Saint Charles Borromeo was a leading figure during the Counter-Reformation and was responsible for significant reforms in the Catholic Church. He worked tirelessly to renew the Church, filled with the qualities of a true and good reformer: virtue, knowledge of true doctrine, common sense, proper authority, and piety. A successful reformer must be one who others are filled with the desire to follow, Saint Charles Borromeo had the zeal to guide the reform, as well as the necessary qualities to inspire the masses to follow the way of Truth!

5 Hours and 12 Minutes.

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A wonderfully detailed book on the life of the beloved Saint Francis of Assisi, even highlighting the political state of Assisi at the time and geography of the area. What made Saint Francis of Assisi toss all life’s advantages aside and embrace a life of austerity and total sacrifice? This book does a great job of telling us why He did, as well as  his life’s story. You will hear details not common to most biographies, including his infancy and youth. Also included are some of the more well known stories of his life, but with more and enlightening detail. Chapters include: Infancy and Youth, Francis Becomes a Soldier, The Convalescent, The Conversion,  The Message in San Damiano, Portiuncula and the Early Disciples, The Sermon to the Birds, and many more. A fantastic account of the life story of one of the Church’s most well known saints, that is sure to touch the heart!

“Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”  – Saint Francis of Assisi

Johannes Jorgensen (1866–1956) is best known outside his native Denmark for his popular biography of Saint Francis of Assisi, which he wrote in 1907. As a student in Copenhagen, he searched in vain for truth in various secular and spiritual philosophies. But his 1894 visit to Assisi, with his friend Mogens Ballin, a Jewish convert to Catholicism, led to a turning point in Jorgensen’s own spiritual life and quest for truth and marked the beginning of his fervent love for Francis, a love that became the preoccupation of his life and led to his conversion to Catholicism in 1896. His timeless biography of Francis of Assisi continues to inspire readers from all creeds and cultures. (Adapted from Wikipedia)

12 Hours and 46 Minutes.

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