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The Works of Bonaventure is a collection of writings by the Middle Ages Cardinal and Saint Bonaventure. This particular compilation, the Mystical Opuscula, is a collection of five of Bonaventure's most respected works dealing with topics of theology like the individual's journey toward God, prayer, meditation, the life and Passion of Christ, and the life of piety and faith.
Not much is known about "the Prince of Mystics'" early life. He was born Giovanni di Fidanza in 1221 near Vitero, Italy, and first entered the Franciscan Order in 1243. Bonaventure undertook his education at the University of Paris and stayed to teach theology for the next 12 years. At the age of 36, Bonaventure was elected the Minister General of the Friars Minor, an office he held for many years. In 1271, he was instrumental in securing the election of Pope Gregory X. The new pope then appointed Bonaventure as Cardinal-Bishop of Albano.
He wrote extensively, drafting over 20 works of philosophy and theology. His interpretation of scripture is often heavily symbolic, but he never shied away from the pain and cruelty inflicted upon Christ. The Passion was one of the most visited topics in Bonaventure's writing. He found the suffering of Christ to be the most important event in history, the greatest proof of God's love for humanity.
Among his many writings include the five works published here in the Mystical Opuscula:
- The Journey of the Mind to God
- The Triple Way, or Love Enkindled
- The Tree of Life
- The Mystical Vine
- On the Perfection of Life, Addressed to Sisters
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- By Douglas on 04-18-13
By: A. W. Tozer
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Charles Spurgeon
- By: Charles Spurgeon
- Narrated by: Charles Spurgeon
- Length: 1 hr and 34 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Charles Spurgeon was England's best-known preacher for most of the second half of the nineteenth century. He frequently preached to audiences numbering more than 10,000, without the help of microphones and speakers. Listen to performances of two of Spurgeon's sermons: "All Joy in All Trials," and "Daily Blessings for God's People."
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best message I have ever heard. Has comforted me s
- By Sup on 07-17-16
By: Charles Spurgeon
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The Prayers and Personal Devotions of Mother Angelica
- By: Raymond Arroyo
- Narrated by: Lorna Raver
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 33
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 20
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Following a string of three New York Times best sellers comes the most powerful work of Mother Angelica, who shares publicly for the first time her most private thoughts and prayers. More powerful and intimate than any of her previous books, this is the book that her millions of admirers have been waiting for. In this special work, listeners are brought inside her spiritual life through her private prayers and reflections.
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5 out of 5 stars
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most excellent prayer book
- By JimmiRae Garland on 10-23-21
By: Raymond Arroyo
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The Confessions
- The Works of Saint Augustine: A Translation for the 21st Century
- By: St. Augustine
- Narrated by: Various
- Length: 13 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 54
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 45
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Story5 out of 5 stars 45
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.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Reading is by 13 Consecutive Amateurs
- By Horkstow Grange on 01-16-21
By: St. Augustine
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The Life of God in the Soul of Man
- By: Henry Scougal
- Narrated by: Charles Olsen
- Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 58
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 52
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 51
It has been said that this work by Henry Scougal was "almost universally praised by the leaders of the Great Awakening". It is a piece of literature that has been used by God to influence the souls of men for the glory of Christ. Regardless of the times we live in, the great works of the men of God of old are still applicable today. In an age of lukewarm believers, we need the fire of God to burn us afresh and give us a clear vision of his holy will.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Knowing God & Drawing Closer to Him
- By Andrew Lipp on 10-13-18
By: Henry Scougal
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The Mystery of Providence
- By: John Flavel
- Narrated by: Jim Denison
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 64
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 58
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 58
This Puritan classic, first published in the late 17th century, sets forth the biblical teaching of God and his interaction in our lives. No detail is too small or insignificant for God; he is there, working out "all things for good". And in that promise, every believer can take comfort that God truly has a purpose for every single person and will unfold his plan, which includes every detail in our daily lives.
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5 out of 5 stars
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1682?
- By Henk on 05-08-19
By: John Flavel
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All Loves Excelling
- The Saints' Knowledge of Christ's Love
- By: John Bunyan
- Narrated by: Bob Souer
- Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 130
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 117
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 117
All Loves Excelling is John Bunyan's sermon on Ephesians 3:18-19: "That ye...may be able to comprehend with all saints, what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge." It was first titled The Saints' Knowledge of Christ's Love, is worthy of being ranked alongside Sibbes, and deals with a much neglected subject area.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Sermon! Well read
- By Ruby Spinner on 12-28-20
By: John Bunyan
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We Shall See God
- Charles Spurgeon's Classic Devotional Thoughts on Heaven
- By: Randy Alcorn
- Narrated by: Randy Alcorn, Simon Vance
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 149
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 130
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Story5 out of 5 stars 130
Prepare to experience paradise... No author in history has more material in print than Charles Spurgeon. Today, more than a century after his death, countless people continue to have a passion for this London preacher, and more and more discover him every day. Some of Spurgeon’s most powerful sermons were those he preached on Heaven.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Randy Alcorn never disappoints
- By michellel on 01-10-19
By: Randy Alcorn
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The Interior Castle
- By: St Teresa of Ávila
- Narrated by: Lucy Scott
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 53
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 49
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Story5 out of 5 stars 46
In The Interior Castle, Carmelite nun, mystic, and patron saint of Spain Teresa of Ávila uses the metaphor of a giant crystal castle to explain her theory of the soul and the various stages it passes through as it progresses towards God. Beginning in the outer rooms, where demons are fought and vices are purged, the soul must reach the inner chambers, where it will enter betrothal and intimate union with God. Prayer is central to the journey, as the soul is guided by its practice and each phase represents a different category of devotion.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Simply Spiritual
- By 1 Guy Shopping on 04-21-21
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The Doctrine of Revelation
- By: Arthur W. Pink
- Narrated by: Jim Denison
- Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 37
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 33
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 33
Doubt as to moral and spiritual truth is distilled through a score of channels. Our seats of learning are hotbeds of agnosticism. Our literature, with rare exceptions, makes light of God and jokes about sacred things. The newspapers, the radio broadcasts, public utterances, and private conversations are steadily but surely removing the foundations of righteousness and destroying what little faith in spiritual things still remain.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very Deep, Very Moving, Very Satisfying!
- By Patrick PK on 02-19-16
By: Arthur W. Pink
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The Pilgrim's Progress (AmazonClassics Edition)
- By: John Bunyan
- Narrated by: Steve West
- Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 72
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 55
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Story4 out of 5 stars 54
Plagued by spiritual anguish, devout everyman Christian fears his fate in the sinful City of Destruction. He’s told that only by embarking for the Celestial City can he achieve personal salvation. After his wife and children refuse to join him, he sets forth alone into the unknown. Mocked for his faith, tempted at every turn, and heartened by fellow pilgrims, Christian’s winding journey toward grace unfolds. But as he reaches Mount Zion, his family chooses to follow the same treacherous path, hoping to join Christian in the shining light.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best version I have heard
- By Julie Rae Loving on 11-09-19
By: John Bunyan
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The City of God
- By: Saint Augustine
- Narrated by: Bernard Mayes
- Length: 47 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 327
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 248
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 249
Written between A.D. 413 and 426, The City of God is one of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian thought, a book which is vital to the understanding of modern Western society. Augustine originally intended it to be an apology for Christianity against the accusation that the Church was responsible for the decline of the Roman Empire, which had occurred just three years earlier. Indeed, Augustine produced a great amount of evidence to prove that paganism was responsible for this event. However, by the time the work was finished, the book had taken on a larger theme.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great book! If you can get through it.
- By John on 10-23-09
By: Saint Augustine
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A Godward Heart
- Treasuring the God Who Loves You
- By: John Piper
- Narrated by: David Cochran Heath
- Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 37
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 33
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 32
John Piper invites you to experience deeper intimacy with God through these thought-provoking and soul-enriching meditations. Whether you are just discovering the divine richness of Scripture or have long been a passionate student, you’ll find a deeper understanding of God and renewed insight for your journey.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful and refreshing
- By dave on 08-05-24
By: John Piper
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Pleasures of God
- Meditations on God's Delight in Being God
- By: John Piper
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 143
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 119
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Story5 out of 5 stars 118
The weight of glory is a happy burden. Thus God is the happiest Being in the Universe. To know Him in His pleasures is to see Him as He is - and to have a fresh encounter with His transforming presence. If you are hungry for this deep delight, consider the gladness of His great heart. The things that make God glad are the measures of His greatness. Christ and the cross. Choosing His people and bruising His Son. Creating the world and revealing His worth. The gladness of His people in the greatness of His glory.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Must read
- By Spencer Kitchen on 04-15-15
By: John Piper
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Three to Get Married
- Marriage as a Sacrament
- By: Archbishop Fulton J Sheen
- Narrated by: Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
- Length: 49 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 150
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 130
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Story5 out of 5 stars 126
In Three to Get Married, Archbishop Fulton Sheen discusses the five tensions that arise in our marriages, and how to resolve them in Christ. Learn the roots of the contradictory desires that threaten our relationships, and how they stem from expecting from our spouses the infinite love and utter intimacy that only Christ can provide. Remastered digital audio of a live sermon.
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1 out of 5 stars
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False Advertising - (Rating for Audio version)
- By DTC on 08-27-18
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The Interior Castle
- By: St. Teresa of Avila
- Narrated by: Andrea Giordani
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 56
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 48
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Story5 out of 5 stars 46
The Interior Castle, also titled The Mansions, is a classic work of Christian mysticism by St. Teresa of Ávila. Published in 1588, the text serves as a practical guide for those who wish to achieve mystical union with the divine. Teresa viewed the soul as a “castle made of a single diamond”, which contains seven mansions or dwelling places. The concept of the immanence of God - who dwells in the seventh mansion - was central to her spirituality.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book!
- By Kindle Customer on 02-21-21
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- ralph conant
- 07-24-23
Great listen Enjoyed the works of this Saint.
One is compelled to pause and meditate many times during this listen.
Definitely would recommend for an advanced study.
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