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In the wake of the Gothic siege and sack of Rome, the pagans sought to blame the calamity on Christianity, launching a fierce campaign against the true God with unprecedented vitriol. This backlash ignited my passion for defending the faith and articulating the essence of the City of God in response to these misrepresentations. Over several years, I meticulously crafted this monumental work, culminating in twenty-two books. The initial five books dismantle the notion that polytheistic worship is essential for earthly prosperity, countering the belief that such tragedies stem from its rejection...

Based on the writings of Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Agreda (1602-1665). Her 4-volume set, which was translated into English by Fr. George Blatter (Fiscar Marison), is broadcast in a chapter-by-chapter format allowing you to enjoy the life story of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It‘s deeper than simply the history and has been referred to as the theology of grace. The story begins before creation and concludes at the Blessed Virgin Mary‘s Coronation as Queen of Heaven. These are things God wants you to know and has been revealed to Ven. Sr. Mary of Agreda for the encouragement of the ...

Written between A.D. 413 and 426, The City of God is one of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian thought, a book which is vital to the understanding of modern Western society. Augustine originally intended it to be an apology for Christianity against the accusation that the Church was responsible for the decline of the Roman Empire, which had occurred just three years earlier. Indeed, Augustine produced a great amount of evidence to prove that paganism was responsible for this event. However, by the time the work was finished, the book had taken on a larger theme.

What do we know about Jesus and Mary? For starters, what the evangelists recorded in the gospels. Throughout Church history, mystics have received visions of the life of Jesus and Mary and recorded them as biographies. One such mystic was Venerable Maria of Agreda who authored The Mystical City of God, a four-volume book totaling more than 2,000 pages. It's a daunting task to read, but Marian theologian Fr. Edward Looney has partnered with TAN Books to read it in a year. Join him as he reads and provides reflections daily.

The City of God podcast, hosted by Dr. Rob Pacienza—President and CEO of Coral Ridge Ministries—explores today’s cultural and political issues through a biblical lens. Each week, Dr. Pacienza interviews leading voices in theology, politics, and public life to help Christians engage the world without compromising truth. Produced in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture, City of God equips believers to live faithfully and stand boldly in an upside down world. Episodes are available in both video and audio formats and offer clear, gospel-centered insight on the most pressing ...

Dive into the captivating world of The Mystical City of God, a profound work penned in the 17th century by the Franciscan nun, Venerable Mary of Jesus of Ágreda. This remarkable book is said to have been largely dictated to Ágreda by the Blessed Virgin Mary herself, offering an intricate exploration of Marys life and the divine plan for creation and salvation. Through alternating passages that illuminate the Trinity and the virtues embodied by the Virgin Mary, this volume serves as both a spiritual guide and an invitation for readers to reflect these virtues in their own lives, with Mary as ...

Dive into the profound world of The Mystical City of God, a remarkable 17th-century work by the Franciscan nun, Venerable Mary of Jesus of Ágreda. This extraordinary book is said to have been largely dictated by the Blessed Virgin Mary herself, offering an intimate exploration of her life and the divine blueprint for creation and the salvation of souls. Through vivid descriptions of the Trinity and the Virgin Marys virtues, Mary of Ágreda provides spiritual guidance designed to uplift and inspire readers. With the Virgin Mary as the ultimate model for holiness, the text encourages readers to...

Step into the profound world of The Mystical City of God, a remarkable 17th-century work by Venerable Mary of Jesus of Ágreda, a Franciscan nun who claims to have received much of this text through divine inspiration from the Blessed Virgin Mary herself. This compelling narrative delves into the life of the Virgin Mary and unfolds the divine plan for creation and the salvation of souls. The book artfully weaves together deep explorations of the Trinity, the virtues embodied by Mary, and the spiritual guidance she imparts to the author, offering readers a pathway to reflect these virtues in ...

The Mystical City of God is a profound work penned in the 17th century by the Franciscan nun, Venerable Mary of Jesus of Ágreda. In this remarkable book, Mary of Ágreda shares that much of the text was inspired and dictated by the Blessed Virgin Mary herself. It delves into the life of the Virgin Mary and the divine blueprint for creation and the salvation of souls. The narrative weaves together rich descriptions of the Trinity, the Virgin Marys life, and the spiritual insights she imparts to the author, providing a source of wisdom for readers seeking spiritual growth. With a focus on ...

Augustine of Hippo's masterpiece The City of God is one of the greatest books ever written, yet its size - nearly 1,000 pages - too often intimidates even serious readers. Composed in the years after the sack of Rome in the fifth century, it ushers you on an astounding historical and theological journey through the final years of the ancient world. What made this book so powerful? What mysteries lie within it? What relevance does the 1,600-year-old text have for our world today?

THE POWER OF GRACE

Join us as we explore the haunting echoes of divine judgment through the lens of Londons past. This episode delves into two catastrophic events—the plague of 1665 and the fire of 1666—each a powerful testament to the voice of the Lord as it resonated through the city. We will uncover the reasons behind these calamities, examining a detailed list of Londons sins, and reflect on the spiritual lessons that emerge from such a terrible call to repentance. With insights drawn from Micah 69, we seek to understand the significance of these events and the duties they invoke for us today.

City of God, Inc. is a charitable organization dedicated to sharing knowledge about the Blessed Virgin Mary, based on the private revelations of her life as presented by Mary of Agreda in The Mystical City of God. Our mission is to guide souls closer to the one whom God appointed to lead us in the battle against Satan during these end times—the Blessed Virgin Mary, who is the Mystical City of God.

This is the podcast feed for the "Story of God" sermon series, walking through the great Story of the Bible. This story is the true Story of God, the world, and everything in it. And we are in the same Story still. Click here for our main podcast page with all of our our weekly sermons: https://cityalivechurch.churchcenter.com/pages/podcast

An annual conference to inspire Intimacy With God.

Dave Watson has been the Pastor of Calvary Chapel on Staten Island since January of 1990. He is also the co-founder and president of the New York Institute for Biblical Studies. His articles and sermons can be found at nycshepherd.com. He and his wife of 38 years Deb make their home on Staten Island.

God Loves Cities podcast is where we talk to christian leaders about how God loves cities. Whether you are interested in planting a church, currently in the process, or just want to have your faith lifted about what God is doing in urban areas, you've come to the right place.

The City Gospel Mission Pod For God is produced by the staff of City Gospel Mission in Cincinnati, Ohio. City Gospel Mission is a ministry that serves over 10,000 people each year through an emergency homeless shelter, and programs for job training/placement, addiction and behavior recovery, and at-risk youth. Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty and despair ... one life at a time.

Faith Comes by hearing. Hearing the word of God builds your faith. Be blessed as You listen to life transforming messages that will radically transform your life and build your Faith.

A Kansas City PodcastIs it hard for you to keep track of all the different kingdom missions in Kansas City, and how they are working as a cohesive whole to accomplish the purposes of God for this great city? Join in the weekly conversations with Kansas City local Nathan Sack as he interviews kingdom leaders to both discover individual missions and keep up with what God is doing today. Learn about ongoing missions and get short weekly kingdom digest with local leaders in Kansas City.