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Experience Jesus. Really

Finding Refuge, Strength, and Wonder through Everyday Encounters with God

by John Eldredge ...

Narrated by John Eldredge ...

Unabridged

9 hours 30 min

Read by the author.Discover how to fulfill the truest and deepest longings of your heart when you encounter the powerful and healing presence of Jesus.New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge reveals the path of the "ordinary mystic," and invites you into the refuge of experiencing deep, lasting, real communion with Jesus.In this present age, we are all becoming disciples of... ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Read by the author.Discover how to fulfill the truest and deepest longings of your heart when you encounter the powerful and healing presence of Jesus.New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge reveals the path of the "ordinary mystic," and invites you into the refuge of experiencing deep, lasting, real communion with Jesus.In this present age, we are all becoming disciples of...
... Read more
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Mariaevangeliet

by Marianne Aagaard Skovmand ...

Narrated by Esben Hansen ...

Unabridged

3 hours 12 min

Maria Magdalene er en af Jesu trofaste disciple og ifølge Det nye Testamente den første, som den opstandne Jesus viser sig for. I Mariaevangeliet fremstår hun som en ledende discipel, der fortæller om den åbenbaring, hun har fra Jesus selv.Mariaevangeliet er ikke bevaret i sin helhed, men giver alligevel et indblik i kirkens ældste historie. En tid præget af konflikter om den sande og rette lære ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Maria Magdalene er en af Jesu trofaste disciple og ifølge Det nye Testamente den første, som den opstandne Jesus viser sig for. I Mariaevangeliet fremstår hun som en ledende discipel, der fortæller om den åbenbaring, hun har fra Jesus selv.Mariaevangeliet er ikke bevaret i sin helhed, men giver alligevel et indblik i kirkens ældste historie. En tid præget af konflikter om den sande og rette lære
... Read more
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The Way of St Benedict

by The Rt Hon Rowan Williams ...

Narrated by Peter Noble ...

Unabridged

4 hours 48 min

Bloomsbury presents The Way of St Benedict by Rowan Williams, read by Peter Noble.With typical eloquence and wisdom, in The Way of St Benedict Rowan Williams explores the appeal of St Benedict’s sixth-century Rule, showing it to be a document of great relevance to present day Christians and non-believers at our particular moment in history.For over a millennium the Rule – a set of guidelines for ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents The Way of St Benedict by Rowan Williams, read by Peter Noble.With typical eloquence and wisdom, in The Way of St Benedict Rowan Williams explores the appeal of St Benedict’s sixth-century Rule, showing it to be a document of great relevance to present day Christians and non-believers at our particular moment in history.For over a millennium the Rule – a set of guidelines for
... Read more
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Principal Teachings of the True Sect of Pure Land

Discover the Timeless Wisdom of Pure Land Buddhism A Guide to Faith, Devotion, and Enlightenment

by Yejitsu Okusa ...

Unabridged

1 hour 19 min

Principal Teachings of the True Sect of Pure Land by Yejitsu Okusa is a soothing, insightful, and deeply comforting guide into one of the most cherished paths of Buddhist devotion. In this audiobook, Okusa speaks with a calm and compassionate tone, offering clarity to listeners who seek not complicated doctrine, but a sincere and direct path to inner peace and spiritual assurance.At the heart of ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Principal Teachings of the True Sect of Pure Land by Yejitsu Okusa is a soothing, insightful, and deeply comforting guide into one of the most cherished paths of Buddhist devotion. In this audiobook, Okusa speaks with a calm and compassionate tone, offering clarity to listeners who seek not complicated doctrine, but a sincere and direct path to inner peace and spiritual assurance.At the heart of
... Read more
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Thomas Merton on Desert Spirituality

by Thomas Merton, Anthony J. Ciorra ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton, Anthony J. Ciorra ...

Series series Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection
Unabridged

3 hours 41 min

Travel into the sands of the desert with Thomas Merton as your guide. Merton gave these lectures in 1964 to the novice monks he taught. As you listen to Merton, you will join his students in the classroom.In the third century, men and women journeyed into the deserts of Syria and Egypt in search of salvation in solitude. By doing so, they developed new forms of monasticism and spirituality.Now ... Read more

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Travel into the sands of the desert with Thomas Merton as your guide. Merton gave these lectures in 1964 to the novice monks he taught. As you listen to Merton, you will join his students in the classroom.In the third century, men and women journeyed into the deserts of Syria and Egypt in search of salvation in solitude. By doing so, they developed new forms of monasticism and spirituality.Now
... Read more
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Monastery Is Where You Are, The

The Inner Desert, the Home Altar, and the Gift of Coming As We Are

by Jahn Hooks ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 23 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Monastery Is Where You Are is a short contemplative guide to finding sacred practice inside ordinary life.Rooted in mystic Christianity and the Panentheos vision — God in all and all in God — Jahn Hooks invites the reader into a monastery without walls: breath, prayer, attention, mercy, repentance, and daily work offered back to God.This is not ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Monastery Is Where You Are is a short contemplative guide to finding sacred practice inside ordinary life.Rooted in mystic Christianity and the Panentheos vision — God in all and all in God — Jahn Hooks invites the reader into a monastery without walls: breath, prayer, attention, mercy, repentance, and daily work offered back to God.This is not
... Read more
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The Dissolution of the Monasteries

A New History

by James G. Clark ...

Narrated by Nigel Patterson ...

Unabridged

26 hours 57 min

The first account of the dissolution of the monasteries for fifty years—exploring its profound impact on the people of Tudor EnglandShortly before Easter, 1540 saw the end of almost a millennium of monastic life in England. Until then religious houses had acted as a focus for education, literary, and artistic expression and even the creation of regional and national identity. Their closure, ... Read more

$34.99 USD

The first account of the dissolution of the monasteries for fifty years—exploring its profound impact on the people of Tudor EnglandShortly before Easter, 1540 saw the end of almost a millennium of monastic life in England. Until then religious houses had acted as a focus for education, literary, and artistic expression and even the creation of regional and national identity. Their closure,
... Read more
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In Our Time: 25 Defining Ideas of Christianity

A BBC Radio 4 Collection

by Melvyn Bragg ...

Narrated by Melvyn Bragg ...

Series series In Our Time
Unabridged

15 hours 36 min

Melvyn Bragg and guests chart the development of Christian thought, looking at 25 fundamental concepts that emerged throughout history*'*In Our Time is a digital Library of Alexandria, a rich seam of commute-enhancing, dinner-party-reviving wisdom' The EconomistLaunched into the Thursday morning 'death slot' in 1988, In Our Time defied expectations to become one of Radio 4's best-loved and most ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Melvyn Bragg and guests chart the development of Christian thought, looking at 25 fundamental concepts that emerged throughout history*'*In Our Time is a digital Library of Alexandria, a rich seam of commute-enhancing, dinner-party-reviving wisdom' The EconomistLaunched into the Thursday morning 'death slot' in 1988, In Our Time defied expectations to become one of Radio 4's best-loved and most
... Read more
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Eat, Fast, Feast

Heal Your Body While Feeding Your Soul-A Christian Guide to Fasting

by Jay W. Richards ...

Narrated by Derek Shetterly ...

Unabridged

8 hours 2 min

The New York Times bestselling author and senior fellow at the Discovery Institute blends science and religion in this thoughtful guide that teaches modern believes how to use the leading wellness trend today—intermittent fasting—as a means of spiritual awakening, adopting the traditions our Christians ancestors practiced for centuries into daily life.Wellness minded people today are increasingly ... Read more

$25.99 USD

The New York Times bestselling author and senior fellow at the Discovery Institute blends science and religion in this thoughtful guide that teaches modern believes how to use the leading wellness trend today—intermittent fasting—as a means of spiritual awakening, adopting the traditions our Christians ancestors practiced for centuries into daily life.Wellness minded people today are increasingly
... Read more
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The Rule of St. Benedict

by Saint Benedict of Nursia ...

Narrated by Joe Geoffrey ...

Unabridged

2 hours 28 min

Written as a practical guide for monastic living, The Rule of St. Benedict covers topics such as charity, integrity, humility, family spirituality, and simplistic living. This timeless work has become a guide for religious communities throughout history, and St. Benedict himself is now widely recognized as the father of Western monasticism. In discussing religion and instructing readers on how to ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Written as a practical guide for monastic living, The Rule of St. Benedict covers topics such as charity, integrity, humility, family spirituality, and simplistic living. This timeless work has become a guide for religious communities throughout history, and St. Benedict himself is now widely recognized as the father of Western monasticism. In discussing religion and instructing readers on how to
... Read more
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The Cloister Walk

by Kathleen Norris ...

Narrated by Suzie Althens ...

Unabridged

12 hours

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR"Vivid, compelling... An embrace of moral and spiritual contemplation." –The New York Times"A remarkable piece of writing. If read with humility and attention, Kathleen Norris's book becomes lectio divina, or holy reading." –The Boston GlobeFrom the iconic author of Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith**, a spiritual journey ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR"Vivid, compelling... An embrace of moral and spiritual contemplation." –The New York Times"A remarkable piece of writing. If read with humility and attention, Kathleen Norris's book becomes lectio divina, or holy reading." –The Boston GlobeFrom the iconic author of Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith**, a spiritual journey
... Read more
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Thomas Merton on the Great Monks

by Thomas Merton, James Finley, Ph.D. ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton, James Finley, Ph.D. ...

Series series Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection
Unabridged

2 hours 52 min

Recorded by Thomas Merton in 1962, these newly remastered lectures showcase the brilliant teaching of a monk and mystic who changed the world.Originally delivered at the Abbey of Gethsemani to his fellow monks, Thomas Merton’s talks invite you on a journey through monastic and contemplative history. Under his guidance, you will encounter the great figures of the Christian monastic tradition: St. ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Recorded by Thomas Merton in 1962, these newly remastered lectures showcase the brilliant teaching of a monk and mystic who changed the world.Originally delivered at the Abbey of Gethsemani to his fellow monks, Thomas Merton’s talks invite you on a journey through monastic and contemplative history. Under his guidance, you will encounter the great figures of the Christian monastic tradition: St.
... Read more
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Celtic Spirituality

The Beginnings of Irish Monasticism

by Thomas Merton ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton ...

Unabridged

37 min

Learn about Irish Catholicism, early Christianity, and Eastern religions with Thomas Merton as your teacher.Recorded in March of 1968 at the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, “Celtic Spirituality: The Beginnings of Irish Monasticism” investigates the history of Irish monasticism with special attention to St. Patrick.A monk, mystic, and scholar, Thomas Merton weaves together various threads to probe ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn about Irish Catholicism, early Christianity, and Eastern religions with Thomas Merton as your teacher.Recorded in March of 1968 at the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, “Celtic Spirituality: The Beginnings of Irish Monasticism” investigates the history of Irish monasticism with special attention to St. Patrick.A monk, mystic, and scholar, Thomas Merton weaves together various threads to probe
... Read more
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The Macat Analysis of St Benedict's Rule of St Benedict

by Benjamin Laird ...

Narrated by John Chancer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 13 min

Though nearly 1500 years old, The Rule of St. Benedict remains one of the most influential texts in the Western monastic movement. It offers a unique insight into the early development of Christian monasticism and for believers, continues to offer guidance about incorporating meditation and prayer into devotions. Not long after Benedict devoted himself to a life of solitude and prayer, people ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Though nearly 1500 years old, The Rule of St. Benedict remains one of the most influential texts in the Western monastic movement. It offers a unique insight into the early development of Christian monasticism and for believers, continues to offer guidance about incorporating meditation and prayer into devotions. Not long after Benedict devoted himself to a life of solitude and prayer, people
... Read more
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Life of Saint Columba, The

A Portrait of Celtic Holiness

by Saint Adamnán of Iona ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Lee E, Digital Voice Connor E ...

Unabridged

3 hours 14 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Enter the sacred world of Iona with this presentation of Saint Adamnán’s The Life of Saint Columba, one of the treasured works of early Christian spirituality. Written in the seventh century by Adamnán, abbot of Iona and successor to Columba’s monastic legacy, this account preserves the memory of a saint whose prayer, courage, and missionary zeal ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Enter the sacred world of Iona with this presentation of Saint Adamnán’s The Life of Saint Columba, one of the treasured works of early Christian spirituality. Written in the seventh century by Adamnán, abbot of Iona and successor to Columba’s monastic legacy, this account preserves the memory of a saint whose prayer, courage, and missionary zeal
... Read more
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The Seven Storey Mountain

by Thomas Merton ...

Unabridged

12 hours

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$28.99 USD

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Regla de San Benito

by Benito de Nursia ...

Narrated by José Peña Coto ...

Unabridged

2 hours 19 min

El manual de vida que ha guiado a monjes durante siglos.Escrita hacia el año 530 d.C. por San Benito de Nursia, la Regla de San Benito es el documento fundacional del monacato occidental: una guía atemporal sobre cómo vivir con equilibrio, propósito y disciplina en comunidad.En 73 capítulos breves y directos, San Benito estableció los principios que aún hoy inspiran a comunidades religiosas, y a ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

El manual de vida que ha guiado a monjes durante siglos.Escrita hacia el año 530 d.C. por San Benito de Nursia, la Regla de San Benito es el documento fundacional del monacato occidental: una guía atemporal sobre cómo vivir con equilibrio, propósito y disciplina en comunidad.En 73 capítulos breves y directos, San Benito estableció los principios que aún hoy inspiran a comunidades religiosas, y a
... Read more
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The Way of the Desert Elders

How the Wisdom of Ancient Christians Sustains Us Today

by Lisa Colón DeLay ...

Narrated by Cynthia Farrell ...

Unabridged

6 hours 50 min

For all that bewilders and bedevils us, the desert mothers and fathers can help us. In The Way of the Desert Elders, Lisa Colón DeLay asks: What if desert elders from more than a millennium ago could walk beside us and nourish our spirits?Starting in the fourth century, half a million Christians fled the villages and cities of the Roman Empire. Leaving behind comforts, they battled what Evagrius ... Read more

$20.99 USD

For all that bewilders and bedevils us, the desert mothers and fathers can help us. In The Way of the Desert Elders, Lisa Colón DeLay asks: What if desert elders from more than a millennium ago could walk beside us and nourish our spirits?Starting in the fourth century, half a million Christians fled the villages and cities of the Roman Empire. Leaving behind comforts, they battled what Evagrius
... Read more
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The Cloister Walk

by Kathleen Norris ...

Narrated by Debra Winger ...

Abridged

2 hours 19 min

For more than 10 years, thoroughly Protestant Kathleen Norris had been an oblate at a Benedictine monastery. In The Cloister Life, the celebrated author turns to the priory as her spiritual landscape, as she takes us through a liturgical year, inspiring us to evaluate our own lives and values. Norris provides tremendous insight into the languages, customs, ceremonies, and sexuality of the men and ... Read more

$22.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

For more than 10 years, thoroughly Protestant Kathleen Norris had been an oblate at a Benedictine monastery. In The Cloister Life, the celebrated author turns to the priory as her spiritual landscape, as she takes us through a liturgical year, inspiring us to evaluate our own lives and values. Norris provides tremendous insight into the languages, customs, ceremonies, and sexuality of the men and
... Read more
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Monasticism

A Very Short Introduction

by Stephen J. Davis ...

Narrated by Adam Verner ...

Unabridged

4 hours 15 min

Monasticism is a social and religious phenomenon which originated in antiquity and which still remains relevant in the twenty-first century. But what, exactly, is it, and how is it distinguished from other kinds of religious and non-religious practice?In this Very Short Introduction Stephen J. Davis discusses the history of monasticism, from our earliest evidence for it, and the different types ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Monasticism is a social and religious phenomenon which originated in antiquity and which still remains relevant in the twenty-first century. But what, exactly, is it, and how is it distinguished from other kinds of religious and non-religious practice?In this Very Short Introduction Stephen J. Davis discusses the history of monasticism, from our earliest evidence for it, and the different types
... Read more
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The Practice of the Presence of God the Best Rule of a Holy Life

The Conversations and Letters of Brother Lawrence

by Brother Lawrence ...

Narrated by Michael Beck ...

Unabridged

1 hour 19 min

A true story of Christian devotion and love, this classic shares how to find and enjoy the deep presence of God continually and profoundly. Discovering the pure joy of a life spent in communion with God, Brother Lawrence’s realization inspired his Carmelite Brothers to seek instruction from him, despite his lowly status in the monastery power structure. Students of thought and followers of Jesus ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A true story of Christian devotion and love, this classic shares how to find and enjoy the deep presence of God continually and profoundly. Discovering the pure joy of a life spent in communion with God, Brother Lawrence’s realization inspired his Carmelite Brothers to seek instruction from him, despite his lowly status in the monastery power structure. Students of thought and followers of Jesus
... Read more
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Life of Saint Anthony, The

The Epitome of a Christian Spiritual Life

by Saint Athanasius the Great ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Lee E, Digital Voice Theos E ...

Unabridged

2 hours 56 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Enter the Egyptian desert with Saint Anthony the Great, whose life of prayer, ascetic struggle, and surrender became a beacon for generations of Christians. Written in the fourth century by Saint Athanasius the Great, defender of the Nicene faith and one of the Church’s most consequential teachers, The Life of Saint Anthony is more than a biography: it ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Enter the Egyptian desert with Saint Anthony the Great, whose life of prayer, ascetic struggle, and surrender became a beacon for generations of Christians. Written in the fourth century by Saint Athanasius the Great, defender of the Nicene faith and one of the Church’s most consequential teachers, The Life of Saint Anthony is more than a biography: it
... Read more
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Thomas Merton on Monastic Spirituality and the Quest for Peace

by Thomas Merton ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton ...

Series series Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection
Unabridged

4 hours 49 min

What can the first Christian monks teach you about holy living today? In a set of conferences he recorded in 1963, Thomas Merton turns a thoughtful eye to this question.Thomas Merton gave these conferences to the novice monks he taught. As you listen to Merton, you will join his students in the classroom.Although they led ascetic lives centuries ago, St. Benedict, the Desert Fathers and Mothers, ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What can the first Christian monks teach you about holy living today? In a set of conferences he recorded in 1963, Thomas Merton turns a thoughtful eye to this question.Thomas Merton gave these conferences to the novice monks he taught. As you listen to Merton, you will join his students in the classroom.Although they led ascetic lives centuries ago, St. Benedict, the Desert Fathers and Mothers,
... Read more
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How to Be a Monastic and Not Leave Your Day Job

A Guide for Benedictine Oblates and Other Christians Who Follow the Monastic Way

by Benet Tvedten ...

Narrated by Benet Tvedten ...

Series series Voices from the Monastery
Unabridged

3 hours 12 min

Discussion around the bestseller The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher has led many people to want to know more about Benedictine principles.Originally written for monks, the principles in the Rule of St. Benedict may be applied by anyone — and in today's hectic, changing world, following its principles offers a rich spiritual connection to the stability and wisdom of monastic life. This essential ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discussion around the bestseller The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher has led many people to want to know more about Benedictine principles.Originally written for monks, the principles in the Rule of St. Benedict may be applied by anyone — and in today's hectic, changing world, following its principles offers a rich spiritual connection to the stability and wisdom of monastic life. This essential
... Read more

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