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Spiritual Senses and the Imagination | Heart of Prayer | Episode 6
In this session, Bishop Cozzens teaches about the spiritual senses of the soul. With these senses, we are able to hear the voice of the Lord and to discern his holy will for us. The imagination plays a key role in this and thus is critical for prayer as well. Bishop Cozzens teaches us how to form...
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The Best Podcasts for Catholics (and Why They Matter More Than You Think)
In this episode of Practicing Catholic, the team shares their favorite podcasts—both Catholic and non-Catholic—and explores how what we listen to shapes our minds, habits, and spiritual lives. From productivity and business strategy to theology, parenting, and Sunday homilies, they reflect on how...
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What Catholics Believe About Almsgiving: The Truth About Money, Mercy, and Lent
Do we put our faith in our savings account—or in the Lord? In this episode of What Catholics Believe, Professor Michael Barber unpacks the biblical meaning of almsgiving and why it is essential to the Christian life. Rooted in Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, almsgiving isn’t optional—...
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The Annunciation
In His infinitely creative mind, God could have done it in another way. In His providence, He chose Mary. The Angel Gabriel appeared and all of Heaven trembled in anticipation. Mary gives her fiat and our long wait is over! Generation after generation of longing and aching for a Messiah comes to ...
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Preparing for Holy Week | The Augustine Institute Show
How do we prepare for Holy Week? Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Mark Giszczak, professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, as they walk through the liturgies of Holy Week, historical spots in the Holy Land, and how to prepare our hearts for the events of the P...
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1 seasonLectio: Mary with Dr. Brant Pitre
1 season
Why is Mary so important to Catholics, and why have so many people been devoted to her over the centuries? In this 8-part series, Dr. Brant Pitre examines what the Old and New Testaments, the life of Christ, and the early Church fathers reveal about the life and identity of Mary.
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The Annunciation | Sacred Art
Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp sit down with different pieces of Sacred Art to discuss their theological meanings and how they can speak to us today. This week, they are looking at The Annunciation as depicted by Elizabeth Zelasko.
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Movie + 1 extraThe Total Gift: A Katharine Drexel Story
Movie + 1 extra
Saint Katharine Drexel, a canonized Catholic saint from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, who chose a life dedicated entirely to serving marginalized communities. Born into a wealthy Philadelphia family, Katharine Drexel used her fortune to challenge societal norms and dedicate her life to educati...
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12 seasonsFormed Daily Mass Readings & Reflections
12 seasons
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This collection contains the daily and Sunday Mass readings alongside insightful reflections from Dr. Tim Gray, president of the Augustine Institute. Dr. Gray's expertise and spiritual wisdom provide...
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The Annunciation: Hail, Mary | Drawing Closer to God | Episode 2
Ms. Kim introduces devotion to Mary and explains the significance of Mary’s "yes" by teaching students how to draw the Annunciation. She challenges kids to ask for our Blessed Mother's intercession to be open to God’s will for their lives.
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Joseph of Nazareth: The Story of the Man Closest to Christ
This film uses creative license in telling the story of St. Joseph. Some scenes may not be suitable for all audiences. Parental guidance is suggested.
The first feature film ever on the story of St. Joseph, who was a carpenter, the husband of Mary, and the foster father of Jesus Christ. Script...
