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Darkness lurks in the shadows of Blackstone mansion... Katherine thought preparing the eerie estate for an antique sale would be straightforward. She was wrong. A sinister new spirit reaches out from beyond the mansion's crumbling walls, more vicious and relentless than any ghost she's encountered before. It follows her everywhere, its malevolent presence inescapable. As Katherine desperately tries to uncover the spirit's motives, she stumbles upon an ancient occult symbol—the first piece of a chilling puzzle. But the mansion guards even darker secrets: a series of hidden tombs containing...

A story of spiritual awakening, St. Augustine's Confessions is a fascinating look at the life of an eminent Christian thinker. Widely seen as one of the first Western autobiographies ever written, it chronicles the life and religious struggles of Augustine of Hippo, from his days as a self-confessed sinner to his acceptance of Christianity as an older adult.

The Enchiridion, or as it is sometimes titled, Faith, Hope, and Love, is a short treatise on Christian piety, written in response to a request soon after the death of St. Jerome in 420. The essay was meant to serve as a model for Christian instruction (catechesis).

A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice “Extremely wide-ranging and well researched . . . In a tradition of protest literature rooted more in William Blake than in Marx.” —Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker The epic story of how coffee connected and divided the modern world Coffee...

The Confessions by Saint Augustine is considered an all-time number one Christian classic. Augustine undertook his greatest piece of writing with the conviction that God wanted him to make this confession. The Confessions is, in fact, an extended poetic, passionate, intimate prayer.

Sometimes I wonder what life was like before magic burst into existence, before the Magical War of 810 destroyed our world. What it was like before there were Wyrd Blood, or we were forced into hiding. And that's what I've been doing for years, hiding me and my crew. But that's about to end. My crew is starving and things are getting dire. When I get desperate enough to try and steal from Ryker, one of the toughest men around, things go bad and my Wyrd Blood origins are outed. But it's not all bad. Ryker can help keep me alive from the mysterious illness that's been plaguing me

Forgotten secrets whisper. Ancient evil lurks. Salem's past awakens... In the shadow of Salem's infamous history, antiques expert Katherine Norrington unearths a centuries-old mystery that refuses to rest. Drawn into the forgotten story of a trapped spirit, Katherine finds herself caught between two worlds--the quaint, historic town and a dark underbelly of secrets and supernatural forces. Aided by the enigmatic Jessica and torn between her quest for truth and her relationship with boyfriend Kirk, Katherine must unravel Salem's darkest secrets before an ancient evil consumes them all. As ...

Welcome to Hope Springs is a family audio drama series following the lives and adventures of a few Colorado kids through an unforgettable journey of friendship and faith.

In this famous treatise, St. Augustine (AD 354 - 430) covers the question of the role of free will in our lives and how it contrasts with the role of God's grace. He gives scriptural arguments to show that we cannot earn the grace of God, yet this does not deny the role that free will plays in our own salvation.

Listen in every day as Dr. Tim Gray, president of the Augustine Institute and Catholic Scripture scholar, comments on the daily Catholic Mass readings, explains the Scriptures, and provides concrete ideas on how to apply them to daily life. These Catholic reflections focus on living the Catholic faith and learning to know and love the Lord through our daily endeavors and participation in liturgical worship.

Few leaders will admit it, but again and again the growth of their organizations outruns their skills. If you're one of those leaders, you know the result: as the job grows bigger than you are, you get disoriented by a world of unfamiliar challenges. You then hit a wall of ineffectiveness, a stall point. Why won't doubling down on the managerial and technical building blocks that have worked before help you out of a stall? Because you invariably neglect the new political, personal, strategic, and interpersonal skills needed to manage yourself and others. 

What did Augustine really teach about grace, free will, and predestination? As the Pelagian controversy intensified, Augustine’s response became deeper, sharper, and more theologically daring. In this volume, you will discover: Augustine’s exploration of marriage, concupiscence, and the transmission of original sin A careful discussion of how divine grace and human free will work together Augustine’s direct response to Pelagian critics attacking his teaching on grace His mature reflections on predestination and why some believers persevere Two of Augustine’s most influential ...

Words matter. Even more so when those words are communicating the very Word of God in the Bible. Since, as Saint Ambrose tells us, God himself speaks to us in the word of Scripture, then the accuracy of those words should matter to us. With The Gospel of Matthew, the Augustine Institute inaugurates the first of the biblical books to be translated as part of the Catholic Standard Version (CSV), a new translation of the Holy Bible. The CSV strives to translate the Scriptural text with the highest level of accuracy in its rendering of the original languages, as well as the highest degree of ...

What was Augustine’s answer to Pelagius? In the early fifth century, a controversy erupted that would shape Christian theology for centuries. In this volume, you will discover: Augustine’s defense of infant baptism A powerful explanation of why God’s law cannot produce righteousness without the transforming work of the Holy Spirit Augustine’s critique of the claim that human nature alone is sufficient for moral perfection A firsthand account of the church proceedings involving Pelagius and the controversy surrounding his teaching One of Augustine’s most influential discussions of ...

This long-awaited translation of Confessions, which Stephen Greenblatt describes as central to the legacy of Adam and Eve, enlivens the beguiling world of late antiquity. No modern, well-versed literature lover can call her education complete without having listened to Augustine’s Confessions. One of the most original works of world literature, it is the first autobiography ever written, influencing writers from Montaigne to Rousseau, Virginia Woolf to Gertrude Stein.

Ollie Wit is the strongest Shadow Walker born in decades, but it’s a gift with a steep price. Walking in the Shadowlands can bring untold powers and spells, and even greater risks. Every step into that other world brings her closer to the monsters that have haunted her since a child, destroyed her family, and wreaked havoc all around her. Kane knows Ollie is the key to getting the spell he needs and he’s the answer to ending her torment. But it’s a bargain that brings her closer to her own destruction.

The spirit wife and husband phenomenon, though not often spoken about by many, is one of the most dangerous avenues through which Satan and his demons access life, homes, and other various life institutions to cause both physical and spiritual damages to mankind. Many today are having very strange experiences with spiritual husband and wife, but instead of finding a way to deal with them, they are practically enjoying it and ignorantly suffering the consequences.

In this book, St. Augustine examines the age old question and implications of God's sovereign grace and human free will. Representing Augustine's polemic against the Pelagian heresy, (which claims that man attains justification mostly through his deeds). The work is built on a compilation of biblical texts that represents a sound argument for human will under the guidance of divine grace.

The Trials of Saint Patrick is the epic story of one man's spiritual odyssey through hardship and loss, mercy, and forgiveness. Dramatized with a fresh boldness by the Augustine Institute Radio Theatre, the characters will come alive through the talents of dozens of accomplished, award-winning actors, combined with cinematic sound and music. Your imagination will be quickened. Your heart will be inspired. John Rhys-Davies as Patrick the elder and Seán T. Ó Meallaigh as young Patrick. Due to the intense nature of St. Patrick's story, parental guidance is suggested.

Welcome to the Augustine Institute Catholic Prayer and Meditation podcast, where spirituality meets modern life in a journey of faith and reflection. Join us as we delve into the timeless richness of Catholic prayer and meditation, offering a sanctuary for your soul in the midst of the chaos of daily life. In each episode, we explore the profound traditions of Catholic spirituality, drawing inspiration from the teachings of saints, mystics, and the profound wisdom of the Church. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just beginning your spiritual journey, our podcast provides a welcoming ...