Religion audiobooks

The Life of Saint John Bosco

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Luz Elena Sandoval-Lord & Joseph Freyaldenhoven

Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

Abridged: No

We trace the life of Saint John Bosco."When you speak or preach, always insist on frequent Communion, and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary."
The pied piper of Turin Saint John Bosco.God sent Don Bosco to protect the street children of Turin.See the Oratory he founded, the chapel, the room where he died, the church he founded in Rome.Discover... Read more

Saint Paul the Apostle audiobook

By: Penny Lord & Bob Lord

Narrated by: Penny Lord & Bob Lord

Length: 26 minutes

Abridged: No

In the history of our Church, no man stands out more clearly as a zealot and role model, than does Saint Paul the Apostle. The Church as we know it today, the Church of the Gentiles, would not exist were it not for the unceasing pursuit of Paul to bring the Gospel to the four corners of the earth. He took to heart, Jesus' command, "Go into the... Read more

Saint Michael the Archangel audiobook

By: Penny Lord & Bob Lord

Narrated by: Penny Lord & Bob Lord

Length: 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Our most popular audiobookSaint Michael appeared in three palcesThe Cave of Saint Michael in Italy where Saint Michael claimed a cave for the Heavenly Army of Angels in the year 496.Discover the history and tradition of this Pilgrimage site.
Mont Saint Michel in France Mont Saint Michel, in Normandy, France, where the Archangel claimed... Read more

Saint John Vianney - The Cure of Ars

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Luz Elena Sandoval-Lord & Raymond Freyaldenhoven

Length: 1 hour 32 minutes

Abridged: No

We trace the life of Saint John Vianney the Cure of Ars - little hamlet of Ars in France, where this Super Saint, known as a Saint of the Eucharist, and perfect confessor.Discover his church in Ars and venerate his incorrupt body; discover his confessional, the rectory he lived in, his bed the devil set afire, the Shrine to his incorrupt heart,... Read more

Saint Anthony of Padua audiobook

By: Penny Lord & Bob Lord

Narrated by: Penny Lord & Bob Lord

Length: 1 hour 21 minutes

Abridged: No

St. Anthony had the gift of tongues.He was a great homilist. This is evidenced by his incorrupt tongue, which is in the Relic Room of his Basilica in Padua. His larynx and voicebox are also incorrupt, further witness to his heavenly gift of preaching.Great homilist & Mystic. Saint Anthony fought Heresies. Trace the life of this Saint and the... Read more

The Life of Saint Francis de Sales

By: Penny Lord & Bob Lord

Narrated by: Penny Lord & Bob Lord

Length: 27 minutes

Abridged: No

We trace to Life of Saint Francis de SalesWhat were his parents thinking about for this, their first baby?Would he continue in the House of Savoie, taking care of the land, his heritage?Would Francis Bonaventure follow in the footsteps of his namesakes?Although we read that both parents were traditional Catholics, could they have had any idea... Read more

Escaping Into Life

By: Shinzen Young

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 56 minutes

Abridged: No

One of the most challenging problems we face in life is that we don't know how to concentrate. In this dialogue Young, a Westerner who lived as a monk in Japan and learned Vipassana meditation, emphasizes the importance of self-observation and focus as the way to personal freedom. Read more

A Guided Meditation To Help You Manage Diabetes

By: Belleruth Naparstek

Narrated by: Belleruth Naparstek

Length: 48 minutes

Abridged: No

Offering affirmations and guided imagery for diabetes, this recording has been endorsed and distributed by AADE, the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Embedded in this soothing, hypnotic meditation for diabetes are suggestions designed to help lower blood sugar naturally. The narrative invokes images in a relaxed, focused state of... Read more

A Guided Meditation To Help You With Chemotherapy

By: Belleruth Naparstek

Narrated by: Belleruth Naparstek

Length: 41 minutes

Abridged: No

Guided imagery for chemotherapy is a holistic, mind-body therapy that consists of healing words and images, set to soothing music, to achieve specific healing goals. Repeated listening once or twice a day for 2-3 weeks ensures maximum impact on physical comfort and positive attitude. This particular audio program has been distributed by oncology... Read more

A Guided Meditation To Help You With Multiple Sclerosis

By: Belleruth Naparstek

Narrated by: Belleruth Naparstek

Length: 38 minutes

Abridged: No

This guided meditation for multiple sclerosis (MS) is designed as a natural, mind-body treatment for MS, to complement standard medical treatment. It is particularly effective aid in combating fatigue, stress and pain. Continued listening to positive affirmations and guided imagery for multiple sclerosis will bolster energy, mood and motivation,... Read more

A Guided Meditation To Support Your Recovery From Stroke

By: Belleruth Naparstek

Narrated by: Belleruth Naparstek

Length: 43 minutes

Abridged: No

A large body of research over the past decade has shown that imagining desired movement in a stroke-affected limb increases motor function recovery, and is a powerful rehabilitation aid, alongside other therapies in programs for recovery after a stroke. The hypnotic suggestions, soothing guided narrative and powerful affirmations on this audio... Read more

A Guided Meditation To Help You Fight Cancer

By: Belleruth Naparstek

Narrated by: Belleruth Naparstek

Length: 41 minutes

Abridged: No

Guided imagery is a hypnotic, mind-body therapy that consists of healing words and images, set to soothing music, to achieve specific healing or wellness goals. Repeated listening once or twice a day for 2-3 weeks ensures maximum impact. The guided imagery shows listeners natural ways to fight cancer with a narrative that imagines tumors... Read more

The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Length: 1 hour 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Saint Teresa of AvilaReformer of the Carmelite Order
"At last, at last, a daughter of the Church."
The life of St. Teresa of Avila
We traveled to Avila, and the Convent of the Incarnation where she had mystical experiences, including Transverberation of the Heart. San José in Avila, Valladolid, and Alba de Tormes where she died.This is a very good... Read more

Saint Rita of Cascia audiobook

By: Penny Lord & Bob Lord

Narrated by: Penny Lord & Bob Lord

Length: 48 minutes

Abridged: No

48 MinutesRelive with us the story of this great Saint of the Impossible Saint Rita of CasciaBob and Penny discuss her birthplace in Roccaporena, and Cascia where she lived. And her incorrupt body.They tell about the miraculous bees that were part of her life.Discussion about Cascia where she lived and witness her life in the Cloister.Account of... Read more

The Life of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes

By: Penny Lord & Bob Lord

Narrated by: Penny Lord & Bob Lord

Length: 54 minutes

Abridged: No

The Life of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes - The Visionary of Lourdes"I cannot promise you happiness in this world, but in the next."
We traveled to Lourdes and Nevers to gather information to create this audiobook.The life of Saint Bernadette of LourdesWe start at the birthplace of Bernadette, the Boly Mill in Lourdes. We went to the Cachot where... Read more

The Life of Saint Padre Pio

By: Bob Lord & Penny Lord

Narrated by: Luz Elena Sandoval-Lord & Raymond Freyaldenhoven

Length: 1 hour 46 minutes

Abridged: No

First Priest with Stigmata Fragrance of Heaven 
One of our most popular programs. His life story.We discuss his life at San Giovanni Rotondo, where Saint Padre Pio spent 50 years.Crucifix and choir loft where he received the stigmata; Cell where he died; visit his tomb.Interview with Father Joseph Pio who was with him when he died.
Discussion... Read more

Drumming the Spirit

By: Mickey Hart

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 57 minutes

Abridged: No

For more than two decades Hart has traveled the planet listening to the musical beat of other cultures and developing a global awareness of issues affecting all life. Here he speaks of his personal journey as a virtuoso percussionist with the legendary Grateful Dead rock band, his encounters with drum masters from around the world, the sacred... Read more

Perennial Wisdom

By: Huston Smith, Ph.D.

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 58 minutes

Abridged: No

A new wind is blowing ... and the future is radically open, says the eminent philosopher, professor and author of the now-classic Religions of Man (republished as The World's Religions, HarperSanFrancisco 1992), as he recalls his spiritual roots and points to a new balance between the worlds of science and mysticism. Read more

The Way of the Spiritual Warrior

By: David Gershon

Narrated by: David Gershon

Length: 1 hour 23 minutes

Abridged: No

In this live talk, Empowerment Institute founder David Gershon uses the teachings of The Way of the Spiritual Warrior to share what he has learned about how to practically integrate effective action in the world while actively pursuing one’s spiritual development. Don Juan says "The impeccable warrior is one who can play the games of the world... Read more

Return of the Goddess

By: Marija Gimbutas, Ph.D.

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 57 minutes

Abridged: No

Almost single-handedly, through her excavations and discovery of artifacts and remnants from European cultures predating both Egyptian and Greek civilization, the late Marija Gimbutas revamped both history and the field of archaeology. Here she speaks about the thousands of Goddess-related figurines she unearthed, pointing to the existence of... Read more

Loving Kindness and Active Peace

By: Dalai Lama & H.E. Tai Situpa Rinpoche

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Recipient of the 1989 Nobel Prize for Peace, the Dalai Lama has emerged as one of the great spiritual figures of this century. Here, in an exclusive interview with Michael Toms, he speaks of his positive impressions of Costa Rica, the purpose of religion, and his memorable meeting with Thomas Merton. Read more

Who Needs God? - Abridged

By: Harold Kushner

Narrated by: Harold Kushner

Length: TBA

Abridged: Yes

CAN YOU BEAT THE ODDS?

In today's high pressure world the odds are that you may feel overwhelmed, dissatisfied or unable to cope with unforeseen problems in your life. Harold Kushner's philosophy has brought inspiration to millions, and now he tells you how to live with more confidence and hope no matter what challenges you face in life.... Read more

Circling the Earth: Creation Stories

By: Beatrice Bowles

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 56 minutes

Abridged: No

"If you have a myth working in your life (everyone does) and if you can see it, you can actually add to it. Also you can change it; you can banish certain things which have inhibited you," says Bowles. Included are five creation stories from various cultures. Bowles talks about how these stories are relevant to our lives. Read more

Poems of Rumi

By: RumiRumi & Coleman Barks

Narrated by: Robert Bly

Length: 2 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

Jalaluddin Rumi, known simply as Rumi, is unquestionably one of the greatest spiritual poets of the world. For more than eight centuries, Rumi has enchanted and enthralled readers from every faith and background with his universal themes of love, friendship, and spirituality, which he seamlessly wove into resplendent poetry. This audio features... Read more