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An old house, a new lover, a fresh life for Dominick - or will the faith-driven doom it all? The past just won't go away. Dominick likes to idle there in history's comfortable remove, but when his mother dies and he meets the half sister he never knew he had, the past becomes more personal - and the present more dangerous. Dominick's perpetual peregrinations are interrupted by a visit to his newfound sibling's historic Hudson Valley estate, which is also home to a Wiccan coven.

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 ...

Girl Meets God is where childlike faith meets the living Word. I sit with God, listen for His voice, and write down what He speaks to my heart. The Bible is where my relationship with Him deepens and becomes real.Come with a soft heart, open Bible and meet God again and again — not as religion, but as relationship.Come grow your relationship with Him — one encounter at a time.

Among the Gods is a storytelling podcast that brings Greek mythology to life through rich, immersive narration. Ancient myths are retold as gripping stories, full of drama, humor, and quiet wisdom, revealing the very human flaws and choices hidden within the divine. These are not distant legends or dry retellings, but living tales where intelligence can outmatch force, pride can start wars, and a single decision can reshape the world.

Read by the author. These are prayers for your moments of gratitude and celebration. For your seasons of loss and waiting. For your days when prayers come, not in words but in groans. When We Talk to God, from poet-theologian Sharifa Stevens, captures the arc and the ache of our lives. A...

In The Gods Are Athirst, a captivating novel by Anatole France, we delve into the turbulent world of the French Revolution through the eyes of Évariste Gamelin, a young Parisian painter whose rise from obscurity to a prominent member of the Revolutionary Tribunal is both swift and chilling. Frances masterful prose paints a vivid picture of how idealism can spiral into fanaticism, leading Évariste to orchestrate a reign of terror that endangers not only his own life but also the lives of his loved ones. This gripping tale serves as a powerful exploration of ambition, morality, and the human ...

Dive into the world of Mr Perrin and Mr Traill, a gripping tale set in a grim, old-fashioned boarding school in Cornwall. The story unfolds the intense rivalry between the seasoned master, Mr. Perrin, and the fresh-faced Mr. Traill, whose arrival sparks a series of unfortunate events. As their animosity escalates, it leads to devastating consequences that reveal the haunting realities of life in a repressive educational environment. Experience the authors vivid portrayal of the stifling atmosphere that affects not only the teachers but the students and the entire community. - Summary by Simon ...

The tale of The Frost-Giants Daughter stands as one of the earliest chronicles of Conans life, capturing the essence of his youth as a mercenary in the frosty lands of Nordheim, just north of his homeland, Cimmeria. In this gripping story, Conan finds himself as the sole survivor of a brutal battle on an icy plain, where eighty men have fallen in a fierce clash between Wulfheres Aesir warriors and the Vanir led by chieftain Bragi. As the exhausted Conan lies amidst the carnage, he is approached by the enchanting and haughty Atali, a semi-nude beauty draped in a gossamer veil that seems woven ...

Explore the enchanting world crafted by Lord Dunsany, a pioneering Anglo-Irish writer and dramatist whose influence on fantasy literature is profound. Born in London in 1878, Dunsany drew inspiration from the evocative poetry of Algernon Swinburne, who famously mused, Time and the Gods are at strife, as well as the whimsical fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen. His unique storytelling style has left an indelible mark on the works of influential authors such as H. P. Lovecraft and Ursula K. Le Guin. The correspondence between Dunsany and Arthur C. Clarke, spanning from...

Regina Miriam Bloch stands as a captivating yet elusive figure in the realm of Weird Fiction, having produced just two slender volumes The Swine-Gods and Other Visions and The Book of Strange Loves. Yet, her unique language and the powerful impact of her writing style are unparalleled. The Swine-Gods and Other Visions is a mesmerizing collection of eerie and otherworldly fables, brimming with pagan deities, strange allegorical tales, and vivid imagery that was unprecedented at the time. Bloch invites readers into her dreamlike landscapes, where priests offer souls to boar-headed gods, demons ...

Irish actor Ian Kenny reads old stories by a fire to help you drift off to sleep. Nothing too exhilarating at all. New episodes Wednesday and Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When God Held My Hand: Rising Through Cancer With Grace is a deeply personal memoir that traces one woman's journey through breast cancer-not as a story of tragedy, but as a powerful turning point of awakening, courage, and self-trust. The book opens with the author's childhood in Old Delhi, her early independence, marriage, motherhood, and spiritual grounding quietly laying the emotional foundation that later becomes her greatest source of strength.

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.

Dive into The Gods of Mars, the captivating 1918 science fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and the second installment of his iconic Barsoom series. This groundbreaking tale not only shaped the landscape of science fiction but also left an indelible mark on beloved franchises like Star Trek and Farscape. While Burroughs drew inspiration from the pulp fiction of his era, particularly westerns and swashbuckling adventures, his unique pacing and compelling themes paved the way for the soft science fiction genre. Join the fearless John Carter, a master of hand-to-hand combat and a charmer of ...

Immerse yourself in the captivating tale of young Francis, the son of an Italian merchant, who is spellbound by the songs and stories of knights and troubadours that his father shares from his journeys. Inspired, Francis aspires to become a knight himself. However, after witnessing firsthand the harrowing suffering caused by war, he radically changes his path. Opting for a life of simplicity and service, he relinquishes all his material possessions to become nothing less than a troubadour for God.

The ancient ruler of Northern Peru, Mansiche, allegedly entombed a vast treasure, placing a curse on anyone who dared reveal its location or stumble upon it. When a Peruvian dagger is stolen from a museum, right under the watch of Prof. Allen Norton, the curse seemingly takes its first victim - treasure hunter Don Luis de Mendoza. As the curse threatens the safety of his beautiful daughter, Inez Mendoza, who finds herself entangled in a love triangle with Mr. Lockwood and Alfonso de Moche, Detective Kennedy enters the fray. Can he solve the enigma surrounding the murder, the stolen dagger, and...

Dive into the true and gripping tale of Beasts, Men and Gods. This story is not just an account, its a journey through the perils and escapes reminiscent of epic fantasies like The Lord of the Rings. Join Ferdinand Ossendowski, a Polish man stranded in Siberia during the Bolshevik Revolution, as he navigates through the harsh landscapes of Siberia, Mongolia, and China to reach the Pacific and escape the chaos. Along the way, he crosses paths with countless military men, each sharing the same aim yet meeting different fates. Its a story of survival against the odds, where threats come not just ...

A Woman is a God is a narrated audio novel from Amy Lee Lillard and Rebel Yell Creative. All episodes available July 9! When Shannon and her queer chosen family turned seventy, they created a communal home, a place for them to live out their days together. But as years pass, and death takes her friends, Shannon becomes the last. Until one day, when her dead friends return. And Shannon discovers how powerful she has become. Over the course of one week, Shannon transforms her body into beasts, sees into the lives she might have lived, watches time spool and unspool, and visits a land of myth and...

The Gods of Mars, by Edgar Rice Burroughs. After John Carter's arrival, a boat of Green Martians on the River Iss are ambushed by the previously unknown Plant Men. The lone survivor is his friend Tars Tarkas, the Jeddak of Thark, who has taken the pilgrimage to the Valley Dor to find Carter. Having saved their own lives, Carter and Tars Tarkas discover that the Therns, a white-skinned race of self-proclaimed gods, have for eons deceived the Barsoomians elsewhere by disseminating that the pilgrimage to the Valley Dor is a journey to paradise. Most arrivals are killed by the beasts of Valley, ...

Blood of the Wild Gods: An Immersive Fantasy Universe Enter a fully realized fantasy world through mythology, oracle readings, constructed languages, and atmospheric storytelling. Documentary-style narration with original music treats this fictional universe as real history. Weekly content includes: Mythology Monday Passage Tuesday Word of the Week Wednesday Behind the Scenes Thursday (sometimes) Oracle Friday Perfect for fantasy fans, worldbuilders, and anyone seeking immersive, meditative storytelling. New episodes throughout the week. Subscribe for everything or follow themed playlists.