Bob Lord

Apostle of California Much maligned and most misunderstood at this time is the Saint we dare to write of, Junípero Serra! When we live in a topsy-turvy world where to talk of God is not “politically correct", it is no wonder that the father of lies would dare spread all sorts of lies, in an...

The pope we’re bringing you now is Pope Benedict XV, who reigned from 1914-1922. There are so many facets to this pope of the First World War, who served only seven years, the bulk of his term having to do directly with the war or the aftermath of the war. Pope Benedict XV was ignored...

The Lord had an urgency to give Saint Faustina Kowalska the message of divine mercy with or without a spiritual director; and so, the day was to come, on February 22, 1931, in Vilnius, when the Lord’s mission would begin to be revealed to her. She was in her cell; she saw the Lord Jesus...

Patron of the unwanted. A baby is born. There is a hush in the town and on the mountain top in anticipation of the new little lord, as if time is standing still waiting for the signal to rejoice! Lady Emilia went into labor. The candle bearers were ready to brighten the castle, symbolizing the...

The 15th century is here; the Church needs a saint! We are in the north of Italy, in a little village called Desenzano, east of "Brescia". The quiet little town lies peacefully on picturesque Lake Garda, on the outskirts of the "Lombardy" region. If your eye travels northward on the map, you...

We could not think of writing a book about saints and powerful men who have changed the course of our lives and not include Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. I must admit I never watched Fulton J. Sheen on television, nor was I influenced by him while he was alive. But, as we began to discover our...

Blessed André, the child. Alfred Bessette (later known as Brother André) came from very humble beginnings, much like those of Jesus. He was born on August 9, 1845. The baby was so frail and sickly, his parents were afraid he would not live; and so, Alfred was baptized the moment he was born...

There are three women who made their marks upon the Church with the work they did among the Native Americans and with the children of Canada. They are Saint Marguerite Bougeoys, foundress of Sisters of Notre Dame, Saint Marie Marguerite D’Youville, the first Canadian-born saint and foundress...

This audiobook includes the details of the divine visions of saints recorded across different centuries. Visions of the Saints includes the following chapters: Visions of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Visions of Saint Margaret of Cortona Visions of Saint Gertrude Visions of Saint Clare of...

First priest with stigmata; Fragrance of heaven; One of our most popular programs. His life story. We discuss his life at San Giovanni Rotondo, where Saint Padre Pio spent 50 years. Crucifix and choir loft where he received the stigmata; Cell where he died; visit his tomb. Includes an...

This book deals with 10 of the most powerful women in the Catholic Church of yesterday and today, showing how they suffered rejection and discrimination because of their sex and how they overcame difficulties to make vital contributions....

Martin was born of John de Porres, a Spanish nobleman and knight of the Order of Alcantara, and a black free woman named Anna Velazquez. Martin’s father was not very happy to find that his child was black. He did not want to be connected with the child in any way. As a matter of fact, on the...

Saint Vincent de Paul could have stayed and basked in the glory that was Rome but knew he had to go on to Paris. News of his involvement in the conversion of the apostate came to the attention of Pope Paul V, and in 1608, Vincent was commissioned to go to Henry IV on a confidential mission...

St. Junipero Serra St. Frances (Mother) Cabrini St. Paschal Baylon St. Leopold Mandic St. Dominic St. Angela Merici God raised these saints from the four corners of the world, each with their own unique charism, to touch his children and defend his church...

“Born poor and humble of heart, undaunted champion of the Catholic faith, zealous to restore all things in Christ, crowned a holy life with a holy death.” Who was Pope Saint Pius X? This is the story of a Pope who refused to stay buried in the annals of history. The boy who became Pope...

Miracles of the Cross includes 38 chapters in all, covering topics like the origin of the cross, history of the cross, and various miracles associated with the cross over the centuries....

This audiobook discusses some of the saints, visionaries, and mystics down the ages. They include Saint Catherine of Bologna, Saint Gemma Galgani, Saint Martin de Porres, Saint Veronica Giuliani, Saint Louis Marie de Montfort, Saint Rose of Lima, and many others....

During one of Catherine of Siena's ecstasies, she exclaimed, referring to St. Agnes of Montepulciano: "I give you thanks oh my Lord, for showing me the place that will be mine (in Paradise), next to my sister Agnes." Who is this saint (virtually unknown in our country) that a powerful saint and...

Listen to Holy Innocence to know more about saints like Saint Maria Goretti, Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Blessed Margaret of Catello, Saint Dominic Savio, Saint Gabriel Possenti, Saint Rose of Viterbo, Saint Stanislaus Kostka, and Saint Philomena....

As her illness had taken a toll on her strength, Saint Gemma Galgani was not able to return to school. She remained at home and taught her sisters and brothers. At her beatification, one of her brothers said, "Gemma always brought the olive branch." She lovingly cared for the needs, both...