Audiobooks narrated by Dan Crosby

The Blessed Virgin Mary: A Catholic Guide to The Mother of God in Your Life

From the earliest days of the Church, Mary has loomed large in traditions, doctrines, and devotions. Aside from Jesus Christ, more has been written about her than any other Christian figure. And yet much confusion about her role persists. Luckily, this audio series brings you just the guide to help demystify the Mother of God: acclaimed spiritual director and retreat master Fr. Dan Crosby, O.F.M., Cap. Fr. Crosby delivers lively lectures that endow listeners with an inspiring and informative, fresh and faithful perspective on Mary. Nearly eight years in the making, this 12-lecture series is neither "pious chatter" nor "frilly theology." It is born, rather, of his serious questions about Mary's rightful place in Christian faith, his constant grappling with the "So what?" of effective preaching, and his insights into the importance that God desires Mary to have in our lives. As a person of faith, you've heard a number of epithets bestowed upon Saint Mary: Mother of Jesus, Blessed Virgin, Queen of Heaven. But the title of this series illuminates the view of Mary that Fr. Crosby asks you to adopt: Mary, Mirror of God. For Fr. Crosby, Mary is the perfect reflector of God. As he demonstrates through these compelling lectures, when you look at her, you behold not only her beauty and goodness but also God's beauty and goodness that shines so powerfully through her. This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

Dan Crosby (Author), Dan Crosby (Narrator)

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Blessed Fr. Solanus Casey: An Inspiration for Our Faith

Fr. Dan Crosby, OFM Cap. , lived with and learned from Blessed Solanus Casey during the last year of Casey's life. Now Fr. Crosby shares his precious memories with you in this moving portrait of a holy and humble miracle worker. On May 4, 2017, Pope Francis announced the beatification of Father Solanus Casey, making him one of a handful of American Blesseds. For those who knew him, this announcement came as no surprise. Many considered him a saint during his life, and hundreds have told stories of his miracles. In this set of 12 audio lectures, you will explore the powerful life and spirituality of this Irish-American farm boy from Wisconsin. Much like Fr. Crosby did while a novice, you too will discover that Blessed Solanus's saintliness is not unattainable but rather imitable. Interspersing his own memories, Fr. Crosby examines Blessed Solanus's life and example. You will follow Blessed Solanus from the struggles of his youth to his final years caring for the poor and sick. Throughout his ministry in New York and Detroit, he exuded peace and trust to the thousands who flocked to him for consolation. As you reflect on his remarkable life, Solanus will call you to a deeper awareness of God's mercy. Today more than ever, the world needs the simple but profound message of Blessed Solanus Casey. Let this message lead you to your deepest reality and the holiness that lies within you. This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

Dan Crosby (Author), Dan Crosby (Narrator)

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Mercy: The Heart of Faith, the Reason for Hope

Celebrate the Holy Year of Mercy in this spiritually edifying course. Mercy is one of God's great gifts to humankind. Now, in 12 lectures by spiritual leader Fr. Dan Crosby, you will explore mercy in Scripture, Catholic Church teaching, and modern culture. In addition to exploring scriptural passages, you will look at Dives in Misericordia ("Rich in Mercy"), Saint John Paul II's encyclical on mercy. Divine Mercy marked every aspect of his pontificate, and you will see how Pope Francis carries on this legacy. Indeed, as Pope Francis writes, mercy is "the ultimate and supreme act by which God comes to meet us" (Misericordiae Vultus). With Fr. Crosby as your guide, you will gain fresh insights into God's gifts of new life, love, and forgiveness. As you journey through the Gospels, you will see mercy embodied in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, the Beatitudes, and the actions of Jesus. And, perhaps most powerfully, you will reflect on the fullness of Mercy made manifest in Jesus' Death on the Cross, the ultimate expression of forgiveness. In Mercy: The Heart of Faith, the Reason for Hope, you will explore methods for living a life of forgiveness in our modern world a world that too often seems to lose sight of mercy. In doing so, you will find peace, transformation, and renewal. Experience this life-giving power today. This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

Dan Crosby (Author), Dan Crosby (Narrator)

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Your Spiritual Pilgrimage

This extraordinary new series will touch your heart and immediately affect your faith journey. Taught by beloved presenter and retreat master, Fr. Dan Crosby, this special retreat draws on the rich legacy of pilgrimage to provide rich insights into your life and faith. We are always pilgrims, always on the way, growing and getting closer to the truth. We travel this "way" in a long line of pilgrims, from Abraham and Sarah to our own times. In a sense, even Jesus was a pilgrim when he came to be one of us. A pilgrim mentality demands a deep Gospel spirituality, the kind that early Christians lived when they described themselves in Acts as followers of "the Way. " You will explore the significance of being a "pilgrim people" in the Bible and in the documents of Vatican II. You will then discover eight "BE-attitudes": Gospel attitudes that will guide you along your spiritual journey. Follow Jesus on His Way in this deeply insightful course today. This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

Dan Crosby (Author), Dan Crosby (Narrator)

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Becoming the Beloved Disciple of John's Gospel

This series may change your life. Capuchin Fr. Dan Crosby, master retreat leader, invites you to look anew at Jesus' call to discipleship, and at what that call means for us in our lives. Enjoy these talks and gain fresh insight into scripture and the Christian life. As we know, the author of John's Gospel constantly invites us to unearth new layers of meaning in nearly everything he writes about. Thus, Scripture scholars believe the Beloved Disciple was deliberately un-named, so that all disciples encountering these passages could find themselves within them and embrace full discipleship as totally and eagerly as did this early follower of Jesus. Through 12 lectures, Dan Crosby will examine all the passages in John referring to the Beloved Disciple. Discover, with Fr. Dan, the richness they contain for a deeper embrace of Jesus' love, and for living out that love within our own Christian community-just as the original Beloved Disciple did so faithfully in his community. Let Fr. Dan Crosby lead you to fully embrace your call to discipleship. This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

Dan Crosby (Author), Dan Crosby (Narrator)

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Becoming the Eucharist We Celebrate: How to Celebrate the Mass and Nourish your Catholic Faith

"Do this in memory of me." You hear this commandment every week at Mass, but what does it really mean? Now you can discover how to become the Eucharist as Christ desired. The celebration of the Eucharist is one of the most sacred and ancient traditions in Christianity. At the Last Supper, Jesus gave us His own Body to eat and Blood to drink, but what did he mean when he gave us this commandment? Is it simply remembering and making present what Jesus did at that Supper? Or does this command have larger implications? Under Fr. Crosby's expert guidance, you will discover the reason we call it a celebration of the Eucharist. You will uncover a fuller meaning and challenge in the gift of the Eucharist through Scripture, the early Fathers, and Liturgy. Through the actions and words of the Church and the example of such inspiring figures as St. Francis of Assisi and Archbishop Oscar Romero. Over the course of these lectures, you will deepen your relationship with Christ and reinvigorate your participation in Mass and communion. By becoming the Eucharist we celebrate, you will understand what it means to live a truly Christian life.

Dan Crosby (Author), Dan Crosby (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Dan Crosby