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[close] This video is of an interview with R. Thomas Richard by Marcus Grodi on EWTN’s “The Journey Home.” The year of the interview was around 2001 – after the book was first self-published, before it was later picked up and published by Alba House/Society of St. Paul in 2003. The latest publication is 2018, in Kindle ebook and paperback, on Amazon.) The video brings out some of the story of the author's own journey back home to Christ and His Church. Marcus and he also discuss in the interview, the Catholic understanding of spirituality written of in his first book, The Ordinary Path to Holiness.

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[close] Who’s not afraid of tuberculosis, Al-Shabaab, and famine? Meet Annalena Tonelli, the Mother Teresa of Somalia. What did she do? Why did people love her and then kill her? What legacy remains to this day?

[close] Today I published my very first book: “Return of the Lord: Narrative Reflections on the Apostles’ Final Moments”! You can purchase the book on Amazon in paperback or Kindle format here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BW8LXSF. Please give it a good review on Amazon and you can learn more by visiting my website: https://www.thegraciousguest.org/

[close] Author Corinna Turner reads her novella DRIVE! Discussion Questions: Part 1 – p.1-9 1.Darryl’s and Harry’s father remarries without warning. Both Darryl and Harry are upset and angry, though Darryl tries very hard to be understanding. - How would you feel if this happened to you? - Do you think you would take it as well as Darryl (or even Harry)? 2. In Darryl’s world, humans are no longer top of the food chain. Caution is deeply ingrained in Darryl and Harry, since their lives depend on their fence and their weapons. - Can you think of cultures, areas, or countries, either today or historically, where young people must live with such caution, either because of wild animals, harsh natural conditions, or human activity? - How would you feel about living in one of these places—or in Darryl’s world? 3. In Darryl’s world, the most common meat consumed from day to day is dinosaur meat. - What do you think dinosaur meat would taste like? Like alligator? Or like chicken? Mayb

[close] Author Corinna Turner reads her novella DRIVE! Discussion Questions: Part 2 – p.9-18 4. In Darryl’s world, being in the ‘Fence Maintenance and Defence Corps’—or SPARK Brigade—is seen as a very glamorous job, even though they are as much electricians as they are soldiers. - What jobs can you think of that may seem unimportant but are suddenly valued in a crisis? 5. Darryl’s family’s favourite saint is ‘St Desmond the Hermit’ (fictional). He lived alone in a cave for 20 years with no protection from carni’saurs, putting complete faith in God for his safety. - Why do you think farming families like Darryl’s feel so close to him? - Do you have a favourite saint and is there a reason why they are your favourite? 6. In Darryl’s world, among other things, cars are built differently and highways operate differently, in order to keep people as safe as possible. Human beings are famous for being adaptable. - Do you think adaptability is an advantage? Why or why not? - Think of

[close] Author Corinna Turner reads her novella DRIVE! Discussion Questions: Part 3 – p.18-28 7. Carol is very frightened of travelling unSPARKed, but is prepared to do so in order to join her new family. - Have you ever had to do something that was outside of your comfort zone or unfamiliar to you? - Was it difficult? - How did you feel once you’d gone through with it? 8. Hunters live in armoured motorhomes/RVs. These are unbreachable by medium-sized dinosaurs but vulnerable to the largest species such as T. rex, spinosaurus and large herbivores of the ‘longneck’ varieties. - Would you ever consider sleeping unSPARKed in such a vehicle yourself? - Why/why not? 9. Highway traffic controllers in Darryl’s world have to deal with normal accidents and breakdowns, but also with large herds of huge grazers, massive predators like T. rex, and smaller, smarter predators like raptors as they try to keep the traffic moving—and safe. - Think about the lesser—but to our lives, just as i

[close] Author Corinna Turner reads her novella DRIVE! Discussion Questions: Part 4 – p.28-34 10. A wolf can smell blood from over a mile and a half away so it’s likely many carni’saurs could scent blood from a similar distance. Wolves can also hear prey ten miles away in open country. In the past it was incredibly difficult to hide from predators such as this, which is why humans often adopted a ‘hunt them before they hunt us’ mentality. In Darryl’s world, the predators are so dangerous this is not an option for most people. Fortunately, they have developed technologies to help them to hide, such as ScentBlock plasters/bandages. - Can you think of any way you might try to conceal your scent/blood if you didn’t have any ScentBlock strips available? (Hint: one method is demonstrated in the film ‘Jurassic World.’) 11. Raptors in Darryl’s world not uncommonly learn to prey on broken-down or stationary vehicles, pulling the grilles off to get to the occupants inside. - Can you think of any

[close] Author Corinna Turner reads her novella DRIVE! Discussion Questions Part 5 – p.34-51 13. Despite their desperate situation, Darryl would have liked to put the injured raptor out of its misery. The ability to show compassion to our ‘enemies’ is a beautiful thing and something we are all called to do. - Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you had an opportunity to extend compassion to someone who had hurt you in the past? - Were you satisfied with your response? - Would you do something differently in future? 14. The hunters resort to desperate measures to reach Darryl and her family, threatening to cripple a vehicle that is refusing to move. - Do you think their actions are justified? - Why/why not? 15. Despite his family’s vulnerable situation, Darryl’s Dad thinks of those even more vulnerable than they are and tells the hunters to stay with the majority. - What would you have done in this situation? - Why/why not? 16. To Darryl, the farmhouse wi

[close] A simple book with a simple message, by Illustrator Simon Godsell.

[close] Authoress Ruth Apollonia discusses the differences between the new edition (by Marian Press) and the old edition of her first book, Annabelle of Anchony: Burdens of the Mind, to encourage readers to read the updated version. The book is available here: www.shopmercy.org/annabelle-of-anchon... www.ruthapollonia.com Music by Getty Image

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[close] 1853 New Orleans ~ "Flying toward the Crescent City at that moment was the kind of storm that causes shutters to clatter, and the shadows of gnarled oaks to bob and weave across expansive lawns. By midnight bolts of lightning would be dancing along darkened lanes, like skeletons frolicking at the undertaker's ball." Phantoms fly through the haunted hallways of White Raven Estate, where nearly all of the members of the wealthy Calais family have died following the Yellow Fever epidemic that swept New Orleans in 1853. The frenzied drumbeats of Voodoo ceremonies sound a staccato over the city and death is about to strike -- again!"

[close] With this session we reach the pinnacle of our search through faith, reason and truth to a belief in God and his kingdom through his son Jesus Christ. His is the ultimate authority figure on which we base our trust. We hear his words and consider what they mean. If it seems credible, we accept its teaching and place our hope in everlasting happiness.

[close] There are over twenty definitions of truth. Most people would agree to one that claims truth is fact, reality and actuality. Where does religious truth fit within either this category or one of the other nineteen categories?

[close] We can reason objectively, subjectively, analytically, scientifically, deductively, inductively, and abductively. No matter how we reason, faith plays a part in our search for truth. Truth allows us to make the right decisions and making the right decision brings happiness.

[close] In recent years, faith has been given a negative connotation, and religious people are considered as irrational. This series explains how faith is used in conjunction with reason to find truth and truth enables each of us to do the right thing. Ultimately, doing the right thing leads us to happiness. Faith is nothing more than trust in what we hear and accept, and this session on faith explains why it is so misunderstood.

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[close] Irene Mary Taylor (1932-2015) and Derrick Taylor (1930-2011) were a couple from Lancashire, England who married on 27th March 1954. Irene, a former tailoress and Derrick, a collier, gardener and milk roundsman, they parented twelve children in total (ten surviving) and resided at 222 Longmeanygate in Leyland. Although Mr and Mrs Taylor were ordinary Lancashire folk, it is only now that when reflecting upon their lives following both of their passings that their extraordinariness is revealed. The solidly Traditionalist Catholic lives they lead are now propelled into the spotlight in their honour as part of their Cause for Beatification. It is Irene Mary's absolute dedication to the practice of Catholicism and it is Derrick Taylor's instinctual draw to the Catholic faith from childhood despite being born an Anglican that embody just two of the many elements of their religious identity. Cometan, one of their grandsons, now tells the story of his grandparents' approach to Catholicism, how and why they

[close] Catholic Community Radio 690AM interviewed Mary about the non-profit organization she co-founded with Emily Frase, FAbMbase.org, and her upcoming book "Twelve Stripes Deep: How Infertility & Other Suffering Delivered My Greatest Joys." They discussed Mary's inspiration for writing the book, how difficult it is to be infertile as a young Catholic woman, her late endometriosis diagnosis, the gifts and talents God uses to bring new life into the world through us, and the beauty of womanhood and motherhood as God intended. The book was written from the perspective of an infertile woman, but with a message of hope for every person. The book will be available on July 12, 2022 at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. Look for the list price of $16.95!

[close] The Adventurous Nun – Stories my family told me is a comprehensive biography of Sister Mildred Lungile Madlala, a Franciscan Missionary of Mary (FMM), born on Mistake Farm, KwaZulu-Natal south coast, South Africa. As a Sister, a nun, a Franciscan Missionary of Mary, she dedicated her whole life to God until the end. She wanted to tell her story to inspire, teach and motivate others. This book is written for anyone in the world, including people who do not belong to the Roman Catholic Church. Buy Book : https://www.amazon.com/author/marciam...

[close] "Mightier Than Darkness: A Christian Gothic Mystery" is out NOW on Amazon as an eBook and a paperback! Read for free on Kindle Unlimited! God is always stronger than evil. When 16-year-old Henrick Marsh falls for a mysterious girl named Iris, he is unaware of her dangerous motives. Meanwhile, Henrick's father is trying to decide whether to report a priest with a possible pedophilic past. A faith-based modern Gothic mystery.

[close] History Through Fiction introduces A Noble Cunning to readers.

[close] The other day I held my printed book for the first time! Journey with me as I discover what I love about the look and feel of the book!

[close] Here's a replay of my May 2023 interview on Catholic Faith Network's CFN Live show. I talk about the Persimmon Hollow novels and about how I embarked on the journey of writing Catholic historical romance novels. Enjoy!

[close] Short meditations on the life and virtues of St. Joseph according to the Gospels, by Fr. Marin de Boylesve.