Religion audiobooks

Finding the Mystical in Ordinary Life

By: James Carse

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

This is for everyone who has ever felt that mystical awareness and inner contentment are impossible given their current life situations. Mystical traditions, on the contrary, widely agree that ordinary experience is where we find the key to deep involvement in life. Read more

Hearing the Word in An Empty Sky: A Christian-Buddhist Dialogue

By: Brother David Steindl-Rast & Robert Aitken Roshi

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 56 minutes

Abridged: No

An exciting dialogue is emerging between Buddhism and Christianity. In this program, exponents of the two traditions meet with depth, humor and mutual respect. They examine the similarities and gifts each tradition offers the other, while honoring the richness of human expression, that their differences provide. Read more

Thomas Merton Remembered

By: Brother Patrick Hart, Father Timothy Kelly, Bro...

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 56 minutes

Abridged: No

On the 25th anniversary of Thomas Merton's untimely death in Bangkok, Michael Toms visited Gethsemani Abbey in Kentucky, and talked with several of those who knew the remarkable Trappist monk and acclaimed writer when he lived there during the last 27 years of his life. Read more

In A Native American Voice

By: Paula Gunn Allen, Ph.D.

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

We hear of the Laguna Pueblo land in New Mexico where Paula Gunn Allen was raised, and the special quality of places where habitation by humans “and supernaturals” has been stable and continuous for centuries. She shares some of her favorite aspects of contemporary Native American literature and her hope for a renewal of American culture of all... Read more

A Tribute to Fr. Bede Griffiths

By: Andrew Harvey

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 56 minutes

Abridged: No

Father Bede, says Harvey, was "the simplest and most eloquent spokesman of the Holy Spirit that our time has seen ... one of the most important people of this century, an authentic prophet, someone who lived out the life of Christ." Listen in to a thoughtful, inspiring explanation of why this is so. Read more

The Book of Psalms

By: Michael York

Narrated by: Michael York

Length: 6 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

The Psalms are a unique portion of the Old Testament—150 songs and poems—that cover a wide range of emotions to express the heart and essence of humanity. Written over several centuries by multiple authors, these Psalms illustrate the theology and worship of the Israelites, imparting lessons through the ages. This reading uses the King James... Read more

Dialogue With Sir Laurens Van der Post: A Mythic Journey, Part 3

By: Laurens Van der Post

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 56 minutes

Abridged: No

Sir Laurens Vander Post placed great significance on dreams. In this dialog he shares how collective and individual dreams relate to our changing times. He also speaks about the emergence of new meaning and hope for the future. At age 86, he had a thought-provoking outlook on living and dying. Read more

Dialogue With Sir Laurens Van der Post: A Mythic Journey, Part 2

By: Laurens Van der Post

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 56 minutes

Abridged: No

Sir Laurens Van der Post had a long friendship with Carl Jung. He talks here about the significance of Jung’s work and the compelling story of events surrounding Jung’s death. He also shares his perspectives on the I Ching and the nature of time, and why feminine wisdom is coming of age. Read more

Messages of the Celestine Prophecy

By: Salle Redfield & James Redfield

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 56 minutes

Abridged: No

Word of mouth has spread an unassuming self-published adventure story across the country, carrying an intriguing vision of spirituality and the future. The Celestine Prophecy is the story of a mysterious manuscript from the sixth century B.C., which is hidden in Peru and hunted by both spiritual seekers and those who fear it and want to destroy... Read more

Of Rumi and Apocalypse

By: Andrew Harvey

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

One of the most powerful, prolific and profoundly mystical poets in history is brought alive by an eloquent modern-day mystical writer with an eye to the larger human story. Here Andrew Harvey tells us of the life and work of Rumi, an ecstatic thirteenth-century Sufi poet. He expands Rumi's wondrous messages into a transcendental guide for our... Read more

The Life of Saint Edith Stein Martyr of Auschwitz

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Length: 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Saint Edith Stein was a Martyr of Auschwitz Concentration CampA convert from Judaism, who died not only for her Jewish brothers and sisters, but for her executioners, saying if she did not pray for them who would. Her conversion came about through the writings of St. Teresa of Avila.
Visit Auschwitz and witness the horror of Hitler’s systematic... Read more

Saint Catherine of Siena audiobook

By: Penny Lord & Bob Lord

Narrated by: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Length: 1 hour 55 minutes

Abridged: No

The life of Saint Catherine of Siena"O Eternal God, accept the sacrifice of my life for the Mystical Body of Thy Holy Church." Saint Catherine in Ecstasy.
Mystic - Stigmatist - Incorrupt. Travel with us to Siena, and St. Dominic's Church where she went into ecstasy. Walk through her home where she was mystically married to Jesus; see the cross... Read more

Saint Stanislaus Kostka

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Length: 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Patron Saint of Polish Youth Stanislaus was born in Poland, in the royal castle of Rostkovo in 1550, four years after Martin Luther died. It was obvious to all, very early in his life that he was not like anyone else in the family, least of all his father and brother. He showed a great deal of interest in prayers, matters of Church, spiritual... Read more

The Life of Saint Louis de Montfort

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Length: 24 minutes

Abridged: No

"To Jesus through Mary"We traveled through France and traced the life of Saint Louis Marie de Montfort.
See how this man labored throughout Normandy bringing the Gospel to the faithful.
We travel to Saint Laurent-Sur-Sevres, Pontchateau, the famous Calvary built by Saint Louis, and the places he visited, Mont Saint Michel, Loreto, and... Read more

The Life of Saint Margaret of Cortona

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Length: 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Saint Margaret of Cortona was a Sinner turned Saint
"Mary Magdalene of the 13th Century"We travel to Cortona and we trace the life of Saint Margaret of Cortona transformed from sinner to Saint.We go to Laviano where she was born; to Montepulciano where she lived a life of sin.We tell about the Crucifix which spoke to her. Read more

The Life of Blessed Margaret of Castello

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Length: 26 minutes

Abridged: No

We trace the Life of Blessed Margaret of Castello was not wanted and abandoned by her parents because of her deformity.  We traveled to Cittá di Castello where she had her ministry, and where her body lies incorrupt in her church.   Read more

The Life of Blessed Miguel Pro

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Length: 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Blessed Miguel Pro stood before the firing squad, and forgave those who were about to shoot him.With a cross in one hand, a rosary in the other, he cried out "Viva Cristo Rey!" We go to the place of his execution, which sports a tiny sign about a great sacrifice.Martyr of the 20th Century Martyr of the 20th Century Blessed Miguel Pro a Role... Read more

Saint Basil the Great

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Length: 27 minutes

Abridged: No

Saint Basil the Great Doctor of the Church & Defender of the Faith Read more

The Life of Saint Mary Magdalene de Pazzi

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Length: 27 minutes

Abridged: No

Mystically Married to Christ
We travel to Careggi, Italy, a suburb of Florence.Very special Saint Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, See the incorrupt bodyof our Saint. Learn of the very special life of this Saint, who bore the Stigmata, and was mystically married to Jesus.   
She had a great devotion to the Poor Souls in Purgatory. She would pray... Read more

The Life of Saint Catherine de' Ricci

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Length: 27 minutes

Abridged: No

The Life o fSaint Catherine de Ricci - Mystical Marriage - Stigmatist - VisionaryFive years later, on Easter Sunday, she prayed to the Lord to give her a new heart, because she said "With this weak heart of mine, I cannot love you properly." Then, on the Feast of Corpus Christi, she went into ecstasy, and Our Lord appeared to Catherine and gave... Read more

The Life of Saint Catherine of Genoa

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Length: 27 minutes

Abridged: No

We trace the Life of Saint Catherine of Genoa.
She had great experiences with the Souls in Purgatory. St. Catherine lived for many years on the Eucharist alone.
Come to Genoa, Italy, to the Church which was built over her home.
Learn about her mystical gifts and experiences. She is respected by Catholics and non-Catholics. Incorrupt body. Read more

The Life of Saint Maxmilian Kolbe Martyr of Auschwitz

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Length: 26 minutes

Abridged: No

The Life of Saint Maxmilian KolbeMartyr of AuschwitzWinner - 1995 International Catholic Film FestivalVisit the city of the Immaculata. Trace his life and find out why he would have been canonized even if he had not been martyred.
Go to his room and look out the window upon the statue of the Blessed Mother, he looked to for strength as he saw the... Read more

The Life of Saint Philip Neri

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Length: 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Apostle of Rome and the Laity. Rome where Saint Philip Neri began his ministry.
Follow him as he teaches the brothers, who are now the Oratorians.
Chiesa Nuova, the Church where he lived, died, experienced Ecstasy, Our Lady appeared to him and where Pope John Paul II went to honor him.
Discover the many Miracles that took place during his life. Read more

The Life of Saint Gemma Galgani

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Length: 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Join Bob and Penny Lord in Lucca, Italy, as they go to the birthplace of this 20th century of The Life of Saint Gemma Galgani - Saint of the Laity, the Galgani House where she received the Stigmata, and the Giannini house, where she experienced Ecstasies, was Mystically Married to Jesus, experienced the Flagellation, shared in the Passion of... Read more