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Welcome to The Spiritual Masters, a podcast from TAN Books and TAN Direction in which we look at the greatest and holiest writers from Catholic history. Join us as we explore the life and times in which they lived, an overview and study of their greatest works, and how we, as Catholics, can look to these masters as models for our own holiness on our journey to Heaven. For updates about new episodes, special guests, and exclusive deals for The Spiritual Masters listeners, sign up at SpiritualMastersPodcast.com. And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at TANBooks.com.
Discover the historical background of St. Anselm of Canterbury in light of his predecessors and the Benedictine tradition. St. Anselm was a remarkably successful man. Throughout his life, he fought for the freedom of the Church from secular influence. He became the Archbishop of Canterbury and, still, today, serves as a great spiritual leader and director to modern readers who encounter his works.
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- The Passion of Christ Through the Eyes of Mary https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-passion-of-the-christ-through-the-eyes-of-mary/
- The Glories of Heaven https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-glories-of-heaven/
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TAN Publisher Conor Gallagher and Dr. Paul Thigpen discuss how St. Augustine, even though he lived almost 1600 years ago, can be a model for holiness for us today in the final part of an 8-part series of The Spiritual Masters on St. Augustine of Hippo.
It's not just that he generated 5 million recorded words. It's the meaning and depth behind his words and actions that make St. Augustine a model for holiness.
Learn why the Doctor of Grace is a saint, the concept of the future being more like the past, and how by searching for God we can attempt to follow in the footsteps of St. Augustine.
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- The Confessions (New Translation from Anthony Esolen Coming Oct. 2023)
- The Roots of Western Civilization: https://bit.ly/3oP9HGv
- St. Monica: Model of Christian Mothers: https://bit.ly/3L7J4nL
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TAN Publisher Conor Gallagher and Dr. Paul Thigpen discuss The Sermons by St. Augustine in part seven of an 8-part series of The Spiritual Masters on St. Augustine of Hippo.
The sheer numbers are astronomical: As many as 500 sermons, 8,000 times preaching, 1.5 million of his 5 million recorded words.
But it's the impact St. Augustine's sermons made that keep them very much alive even 1600 years after they were delivered.
Learn the timeless lessons from the Doctor of Grace on how to deal with adversity, fear of God vs. love of God, and all 150 Psalms.
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- The Confessions (New Translation from Anthony Esolen Coming Oct. 2023)
- The Roots of Western Civilization: https://bit.ly/3oP9HGv
- St. Monica: Model of Christian Mothers: https://bit.ly/3L7J4nL
For updates about new episodes, special guests, and exclusive deals for The Spiritual Masters listeners, sign up at https://SpiritualMastersPodcast.com.
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TAN Publisher Conor Gallagher and Dr. Paul Thigpen discuss St. Augustine's On The Trinity in part six of an 8-part series of The Spiritual Masters on St. Augustine of Hippo.
While On The Trinity might not be as well known as some of his other classic works, it is considered his masterpiece by several scholars who see it as his most important contribution to Church Doctrine. Learn about the idea of faith seeking understanding and believing so that you may understand.
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- The Confessions (New Translation from Anthony Esolen Coming Oct. 2023)
- The Roots of Western Civilization: https://bit.ly/3oP9HGv
- St. Monica: Model of Christian Mothers: https://bit.ly/3L7J4nL
For updates about new episodes, special guests, and exclusive deals for The Spiritual Masters listeners, sign up at https://SpiritualMastersPodcast.com.
And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at https://TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code MASTERS25 for 25% Off your next order.
“You have made us for thyself, O Lord. And our hearts are restless until they find rest in you.” This beautiful thought can be found on they very first page of Augustine’s Confessions, and the timeless gems for forming our interior life continue every page thereafter. Dr. Paul Thigpen joins Conor Gallagher to discuss how exactly Augustine’s Confessions hold a mirror up to ourselves, even sixteen centuries later. Discover why this act of full transparency was so courageous, particularly during the time of the Donatist heresy. And consider why Augustine’s title of “Confessions” does not merely refer to his admissions of guilt.
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- The Confessions (New Translation from Anthony Esolen Coming Oct. 2023)
- The Roots of Western Civilization: https://bit.ly/3oP9HGv
- St. Monica: Model of Christian Mothers: https://bit.ly/3L7J4nL
For updates about new episodes, special guests, and exclusive deals for The Spiritual Masters listeners, sign up at https://SpiritualMastersPodcast.com.
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Join Conor Gallagher and Dr. Paul Thigpen to examine why the life of St. Augustine is so intimately fascinating and relatable to people throughout the centuries, even today perhaps more than ever. Learn what precipitated St. Augustine’s famous conversion, why he is known as the “Doctor of Grace” and why St. Jerome said “Augustine established anew the ancient faith.” And discover why Augustine’s inspiring story is also his mother St. Monica’s story and consider the ramifications for your own life and relationships.
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- The Confessions (New Translation from Anthony Esolen Coming Oct. 2023)
- The Roots of Western Civilization: https://bit.ly/3oP9HGv
- St. Monica: Model of Christian Mothers: https://bit.ly/3L7J4nL
For updates about new episodes, special guests, and exclusive deals for The Spiritual Masters listeners, sign up at https://SpiritualMastersPodcast.com.
And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at https://TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code MASTERS25 for 25% Off your next order.
For updates about new episodes, special guests, and exclusive deals for The Spiritual Masters listeners, sign up at SpiritualMastersPodcast.com.
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For updates about new episodes, special guests, and exclusive deals for The Spiritual Masters listeners, sign up at SpiritualMastersPodcast.com.
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Join Conor Gallagher and Fr. Robert Nixon in this final episode discussing the great spiritual master, Thomas à Kempis. Fr. Nixon calls Thomas à Kempis "the quiet achiever" because of the deep humility he exhibited throughout his successful life. In this final episode, consider what the humble listener can take away from the last four episodes discussing these great works and what we can learn from the life of Thomas à Kempis himself. Consider what virtues and charisms this great spiritual master grasped that can teach us how to live well today.
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Join Conor Gallagher and Fr. Robert Nixon in this final episode discussing the great spiritual master, Thomas à Kempis. Fr. Nixon calls Thomas à Kempis "the quiet achiever" because of the deep humility he exhibited throughout his successful life. In this final episode, consider what the humble listener can take away from the last four episodes discussing these great works and what we can learn from the life of Thomas à Kempis himself. Consider what virtues and charisms this great spiritual master grasped that can teach us how to live well today.
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Join Conor Gallagher and Fr. Robert Nixon to learn about Thomas à Kempis' long-lost work Meditations on Death, translated into English for the first time by Fr. Nixon. This book is written in three parts: Reflections on the Last Things, A Discourse in the Person of a Sinner About to Die, and Canticles to Heaven. St. Benedict says we should "keep death daily before our eyes." How can we do this in our own lives? Is this frightening or freeing? Follow Fr. Nixon as he recounts the vivid experiences of a sinner nearing death, as found in the writings of the great Thomas à Kempis.
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Study the origin of Humility and the Elevation of the Mind to God, translated into English for the first time from Thomas à Kempis's original Latin. In this podcast, Conor Gallagher and translator Fr. Robert Nixon discuss the work's unknown purpose and its timeless lessons for men from all walks of life. Christ tells us, "Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart." We must learn to look at each scene of Christ's life through the lens of humility. Let Humility and the Elevation of the Mind to God orient your mind to this purpose.
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Join Conor Gallagher and Fr. Robert Nixon to learn about the origin and spiritual depths of Thomas à Kempis' work The Imitation of Christ. There is a reason this is the second bestselling book of all time. The Imitation of Christ heavily focuses on cultivating the spiritual life and is the perfect accompaniment for meditation and prayer. You might be surprised to hear about this book's development and why its release was so relevant at that point in history — arguably, this work is even more relevant today.
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Join Conor Gallagher and Fr. Robert Nixon to learn about Thomas à Kempis, the humble author of the second-best-selling book of all time, The Imitation of Christ. Discover how we know his name today, despite his wish to remain anonymous, and why this amazing man is not known as Saint Thomas à Kempis.
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