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Day 5: Choose Heaven (Introduction to the Devout Life)
Catholic Classics
10/28/22 • 25 min
In the final meditations from St. Francis de Sales, he takes time to meditate upon Heaven. Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob-Bertrand explain how this leads us to a point where we must choose between Heaven and Hell.
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Day 27: Loving in Little Ways (Story of a Soul)
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10/27/24 • 33 min
It can be challenging to let the small things go. For St. Thérèse, it was the small things that she saw as the greatest opportunities for love. She recounts in these pages several instances where she struggled with the behavior of fellow sisters in the convent. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph explain how St. Thérèse’s perception of herself was not necessarily scrupulosity, but an understanding of who she was and how God loved her still.
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Novena of St. Thérèse of the Little Flower (Day 5)
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09/26/24 • 1 min
O Little Flower of Carmel, Almighty God endowed you, consumed by love for him, with wondrous spiritual strength to follow the way of perfection during the days of your short life. Sickness touched you early but you remained firm in faith and prayer was your life. O pray for me that I may benefit by your intercession and be granted the favour I ask in this novena...
St. Therese of the Child Jesus, pray for us.
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Day 41: Examining Our Conscience (Introduction to the Devout Life)
Catholic Classics
12/03/22 • 26 min
As we approach the end of the book, St. Francis de Sales shows us how to calmly examine our conscience when it comes to the Devout Life, particularly when it comes to ourselves, God, and our neighbors. What are we still attached to? Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob-Bertram encourage us to ask God for the grace to unburden ourselves and run yet more quickly to him.
To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics or text "INTRO" to 33-777.
Please note: Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis De Sales contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Day 40: Seeking Happiness (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
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11/10/23 • 26 min
True and enduring happiness is found only in God. St. Augustine examines the ways he looked for happiness in the wrong places, mainly in himself and in the pleasures of the world. He expresses repentance for not loving the Lord sooner, inspiring his famous prayer: “Late have I loved you, Beauty ever ancient and ever new, late have I loved you!” Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Gregory Pine challenge us to examine the ways we seek happiness in our lives. Today’s readings are Book 10, Chapters 22-30.
To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics or text "CONFESSIONS" to 33-777.
Please note: The Confessions of St. Augustine contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Day 58: The Hierarchy of Creation (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
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11/28/23 • 24 min
As we continue walking through the creation story, St. Augustine draws out the spiritual implications of the days of creation. He describes what it means for us to have dominion over the things of the world. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Gregory Pine discuss this authority that humans have been given and the responsibility we have in regards to creation. Today’s readings are Book 13, Chapters 23-25.
To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics or text "CONFESSIONS" to 33-777.
Please note: The Confessions of St. Augustine contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Announcing Season 3 of Catholic Classics!
Catholic Classics
08/22/24 • 0 min
A new season of Catholic Classics is starting this fall. We are so excited to announce that for this season of Catholic Classics, we will be reading Story of a Soul by St. Thérèse of Lisieux. You can download the reading plan and order your copy of the book at ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics.
To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics or text "SOUL" to 33-777.
Day 12: Overcoming Timidity (Story of a Soul)
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10/12/24 • 24 min
The growth of an individual can happen very gradually, and therefore, be unnoticeable. In the case of St. Thérèse, her growth is quite tangible. It is clear in her writing that she is making conscious efforts to overcome her timidity. This is clear in her visit to the bishop as she requests his special permission for entrance into Carmel. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph discuss St. Thérèse’s experience of meeting the bishop and ponder how she must have felt after his denial. They point out how St. Thérèse is continuing to show great tenacity in her pursuit of Carmel.
To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics or text "SOUL" to 33-777.
Bonus Episode: Epilogue (Story of a Soul)
Catholic Classics
10/29/24 • 30 min
As a conclusion to this season of Catholic Classics and to the life of St. Thérèse, Fr. Michael-Joseph provides an introduction to the epilogue of Story of a Soul. His introduction is followed by the reading of the epilogue. In the epilogue, we are given an account of the final months of St. Thérèse’s life.
To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics or text "SOUL" to 33-777.
Day 8: Preparing for Prayer (Introduction to the Devout Life)
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10/31/22 • 27 min
St. Francis de Sales continues to teach about the process of entering into prayer, primarily meditative prayer. Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob-Bertrand also take us through St. Francis de Sales’ explanation of moving from aspiration to action when it comes to the Devout Life.
To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics or text "INTRO" to 33-777.
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How many episodes does Catholic Classics have?
Catholic Classics currently has 168 episodes available.
What topics does Catholic Classics cover?
The podcast is about Catholic, Meditation, Christianity, Spirituality, Faith, Religion & Spirituality, Saints, Prayer, Catholicism, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Catholic Classics?
The episode title 'Day 16: Interior Humility (Introduction to the Devout Life)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Catholic Classics?
The average episode length on Catholic Classics is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of Catholic Classics released?
Episodes of Catholic Classics are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of Catholic Classics?
The first episode of Catholic Classics was released on Oct 3, 2022.
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