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In Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden, Spurgeon prayerfully selects and expands upon the profound insights and analogies gleaned from Thomas Manton’s sermons. Each “flower” in this garden is a spiritual truth, lovingly cultivated and presented with Spurgeon's signature warmth, wit, and pastoral care.

The Story of a Soul conveys St. Therese of Lisieux's "Little Way" of spiritual childhood - her "elevator" to Heaven, as she called it. This method was approved by Pope Pius XI as a way for all to grow in holiness through unfailing confidence and childlike delight in God's merciful love. Again and again in this audiobook, St. Therese shows us how her "Little Way" of love and trust comes straight from Sacred Scripture.

The Little Flowers of St. Francis is a classic collection of popular legends about the life of St. Francis of Assisi. Composed at the end of the 14th century by an unknown author, this manuscript is a version of the Latin Actus beati Francisci et sociorum eius, which can be dated to 1390 AD. Most scholars are now agreed that the author was Ugolino Brunforte (1262-1348). The text was the inspiration for Roberto Rossellini’s 1950 film Francesco, giullare di Dio (Francis, God’s Jester), which was co-written by Federico Fellini.

In the heart of a royal garden, James, the devoted gardener, finds joy in nurturing flowers and sharing their beauty with his daughter, Mary. As he imparts timeless lessons of faith and resilience through the blooms, their lives take a dramatic turn when Mary is unjustly accused of theft, facing a dire consequence. Through her journey filled with trials and tribulations, Mary discovers the profound goodness of God, the power of praying for her adversaries, the joy that can be found in suffering, and the true essence of forgiveness. Join Mary on her transformative path to grace and ...

Read by the author. Discover how to live freely and release your burdens with gospel meditations that turn your focus to the God who cares deeply for you. Are you looking for a new way of living? A way to stop anxious thoughts and release heavy burdens you aren't meant to carry? In The Way of...

At Tepeyac Hill, St. Juan Diego’s vision of flowers and music echoed an ancient Mesoamerican belief in “Flower World,” a heavenly paradise of music and blossoms. Drawing from recent archaeological findings, Joseph and Monique Gonzalez reveal how this belief laid the groundwork for the Guadalupe apparition. Discover how Our Lady’s appearance fulfilled centuries of longing, inspiring the greatest mass conversion in Christian history and showing how Christ is the true Flower World, the path to eternal life.

Sidewalk Flowers is a collection of 58 short, inspirational stories that will uplift, comfort, and encourage listeners from every walk of life. Sidewalk Flowers includes inspirational tales and topics taken from the lives of everyday people who exhibited extraordinary wisdom, kindness, and courage while traveling the sidewalks of life. Be encouraged as you hear true stories of unsung heroes who triumphed in the face of unavoidable life changes and overwhelming loss. Be inspired as you hear stories of everyday challenges.

During his years pastoring an inner-city church, Wendell Mettey discovered that God uses even the most blemished vessels to bring beauty into the world. In On Which Side of the Road Do the Flowers Grow?, Pastor Mettey shares the humorous and touching stories of his diverse congregation - ordinary people whose lives were infused with an awareness of God's real and abundant grace.

Do your possessions “spark joy”? In our materialistic society, we are often plagued with the slow torture of accumulated stuff, which creates disharmony, prevents us from living in the present moment, and keeps us from setting our eyes upon Heaven. The Little Way of Living with Less is a spiritual journey guided by St. Thérèse of Lisieux toward a “less is more” manner of living. It shares one couple’s effort to downsize, declutter, and detach and the challenge of growing in virtues that is associated with this process.

Drawing from Sacred Scripture, the examples of the saints, and culture, Cardinal Alexis Lépicier, O.S.M., guides you in contemplating each invocation of one of the most treasured Marian prayers ever composed. This stirring devotional aims to help you absorb the profound beauty of this litany while coming to understand and love the Blessed Virgin more deeply.

Welcome to flower & flame 💐🔥----an interdenominational discipleship podcast for Christian women of all ages and all backgrounds. A place where wild hearts meet holy fire. We’re your co-hosts: Kalen, Hannah, and Savannah! On this podcast, we talk about what it means to grow together as Jesus-loving wildflower women—each of us beautiful and unique, yet unified in Christ. We diligently study God’s Word and exhort the American Church to reignite with the Holy Spirit’s fire. Come join us for real conversations and powerful redemptive stories from our guests. 🎧 New episodes: 1st + ...

A Christian podcast for women - talking about real issues, testimonies, and rich in Biblical teaching.

I Fioretti, opera in lingua volgare della fine del '300, probabilmente di un anonimo autore toscano, sono una raccolta di 53 episodi della vita di san Francesco e dei suoi compagni, nei quali viene tracciata la vita e la leggenda del santo. Si tratta dell'opera più famosa su San Francesco d'Assisi, dove sono riportati episodi celeberrimi, come: la "perfetta letizia" e "Il lupo di Gubbio". Nei Fioretti viene ricostruito lo spirito della predicazione francescana, fondata sui valori universali dell'umiltà, della carità, della povertà.

We are a team of pastor's wives seeking to encourage, equip, and connect each other and other pastor's wives.

Journey into the life of Saint Rose of Lima, T.O.S.D. (April 20, 1586 – August 24, 1617), a remarkable Spanish colonist in Lima, Peru. Renowned for her profound asceticism and unwavering compassion for the less fortunate, she dedicated her life to serving the needy through her personal efforts. As a lay member of the Dominican Order, she holds the honor of being the first person born in the Americas to be canonized by the Catholic Church. (Summary from Wikipedia)

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What makes a flower grow? Why does it start as a seed? How do you know the regimen and routine it needs to fully blossom into what your eyes can see? As a believer in Christ, don’t we ask ourselves the same questions pertaining to our growth in all of life’s facets? We long for more communion with the Lord and desire to see His fruit appear in our lives, but we just can’t seem to make it to harvest season! At Flower Bloom Faith, there are answers, motivation, encouragement, and testimonies about how to step into a season of harvest; even if it starts in a place of darkness. Jasmine ...

When a mother loses a baby, a depth of grief emerges unlike anything else. Confusion, frustration, and heartbreak overwhelm her mind. A questioning and wrestling with God unfolds, and she must learn how to navigate her life that is now forever changed. This was the story of Rachel Dickey, a registered nurse who tragically lost her son at eighteen weeks gestation. Having faced this overwhelming grief, she speaks directly to listeners about her firsthand experiences and encourages moms to look to the truth of Scripture as they navigate their loss.

Feels and Flowers is your antidote to toxic Christianity and general negativity. It celebrates beauty in all its forms, and simply focuses on love: Love God, love yourself, love others. Full stop. We explore the loving character of God one Bible chapter at a time. Also: flower trivia and essential oil use...because why not.

Welcome to The Lotus Flower Podcast, a Christian-based global platform that blooms with high-quality audio and video interviews. I'm your host, Dr. Pamela Robinson, a licensed clinical social worker associate (LMSWA), author, entrepreneur, and ordained minister. Inspired by Mulan, our tagline is "The Flower that blooms in adversity is the greatest of them all."Join us for unfiltered conversations covering comedy, religion, music, mental health, and fitness—content that celebrates and empowers African American voices. Each episode is packed with helpful tips, useful tools, and vital ...