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CATHOLIC FOUNDATION LIBRARY #37 Our Lord told us that He is "the way, the life and the truth" and since Mary is his mother it is only right to address her under the title "Mary Mother of Life." Eve was called the Mother of the Living, but Mary is Mother of Life to indicate that she is not only the Mother of the Living but the Mother of Life itself -- Our Lord. Eve was the Mother of the Living -- those under the original curse: "for dust you are to dust you will go." In contrast, Mary is the Mother of those who have received life in Christ -- eternal life. In this talk, we explore the importance of this title and its relevance to our times plagued by contraception and abortion. Come and learn how Mary can lead all those who are lost back to Christ so that they may have life and have it abundantly.

CATHOLIC FOUNDATION LIBRARY #36 Many have heard of Our Lady of Guadalupe and many have seen the famous image imprinted on the tilma of St. Juan Diego, yet few truly understand the importance of this divine intervention in the life of the Church. What was the life of people of the Americas before the Church reached the continent? What did they believe in and why did they refuse the Christian message with such a great determination that only a very small portion of the population had converted? How can we then explain that in the span of 10 years following the apparition, over 8 million converted to the faith? What did they see in the tilma that was not made visible to them before? This talk presents the story of Guadalupe against its historical backdrop and will help you better understand the great gift Our Lord gave us from the Cross when he told the Beloved Disciple: "behold your mother." It will also help you better appreciate the importance of the pilgrim site of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

CATHOLIC FOUNDATION LIBRARY #35 In 1917, Our Lady appeared in the small town of Fatima, Portugal to 3 children and entrusted them with three important messages, the last of which became known as the Third Secret of Fatima. In this lecture, we give a practical, historical example of the workings of God in history through the covenant. We explain how the Lord is leading all of history to its appointed end via political and economic events. By listening to this lecture you will learn to see the world through the covenant and realize more and more that the events of our time are as biblical as the exodus of Israel out of Egypt. HIGHLIGHTS * What are the weapons of the Catholic Church? Prayers and sacrifice. Find out why. * If Christ is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, where is his throne? In heaven or on earth? Yes and Yes. Find out why. * On March 25th, 1884, Pope Leo XIII ordered the prayer of St. Michael the Archangel to be said in all Masses throughout the world. One hundred years later, day-for-day, an event of world-wide importance took place. Find out what happened during these 100 years and how Christ is ruling the world.

CATHOLIC FOUNDATION LIBRARY #34 In this talk, we will listen to what saints and other pious people have had to say about their experiences with angels. Some have seen their guardian angels since they were little. Others, like Padre Pio, saw and conferred with their angels and the guardian angels of other people regularly. HIGHLIGHTS * Are we held by the Holy Spirit during struggles and temptations? Yes. Find out why. * Illusions, apprehensions, and anxiety cloud our intellect. Find out why this is dangerous. * Angels have two powers to battle the devil. * Angels can physically protect you. * Train yourself to depend on your angel. * Angels are not optional, we need them. * A guideline to daily prayer.

CATHOLIC FOUNDATION LIBRARY #33 This lecture is a meditation on the role of the Archangel Raphael who is much neglected in Catholic circles. We will study the Book of Tobit and discover all that this great, heavenly saint can do for us. HIGHLIGHTS * Do angels know the future? No. (this applies to demons as well). Find out why. * Can an angel help us discern our vocation? Absolutely. * Can St. Raphael help us find a wife/husband? Ask him. You will be surprised. * Do angels intercede on our behalf before the throne of God? Yes. Even when we do not ask? Yes. They are our best friends.