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Welcome to Catholic Classics from Ascension! Each season we'll read through a great Catholic spiritual writing providing insightful commentary and practical guidance along the way. Informative and enriching, these 20-30 mins episodes will allow you to learn from the Catholic Church’s most revered saints and teachers as you seek to cultivate your spiritual life. In season three of Catholic Classics, join Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris as they read and explain Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. In her “Little Way,” St. Thérèse shows us that, despite our weakness, (or perhaps because of it) God can make us saints through unbounded confidence in his love. Find out more about the Catholic Classics podcast at ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics.

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  • Yesterday · 35 min

    Day 3: Overcoming Mortal Sin

    What happens to the soul when mortal sin darkens our relationship with God—and where is God in the midst of it?

  • Thursday · 22 min

    Day 2: Caring for our Souls

    What would happen if we spent as much time caring for our souls as we do caring for our bodies? As we enter the First Dwelling Place of St. Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle, we’re invited to move beyond worldly distractions and begin the journey inward through prayer, reflection, and silence. Today we read The First Dwelling Places: Chapter 1.

  • Wednesday · 15 min

    Day 1: Self-Knowledge Is Key

    What does it take to truly know God—and ourselves? Sr. Katie Flanagan explores the importance of self-knowledge, humility, and compassion as we begin the journey of prayer. Today we read the Prologue.

  • June 26 · 13 min

    Day 19: The Solid Soul

    As Brother Lawrence approaches the end of his life, we encounter one of the most striking marks of authentic holiness: stability.

  • June 23 · 15 min

    Day 16: Joyful Freedom

    Brother Lawrence's holiness was marked not by severity, but by a joyful freedom rooted in faith.

  • June 20 · 22 min

    Day 13: Holding On To Hope

    When our spiritual life feels dry, uncertain, or stripped of the consolations we expect, God may be doing some of His deepest work.

  • June 18 · 19 min

    Day 11: The Secret to Union with God

    Brother Lawrence describes the practice of God’s presence as a simple attentiveness to the Lord that soon becomes the soul’s place of rest.

  • June 16 · 19 min

    Day 9: Take Courage and Persevere

    How do we remain faithful when prayer feels repetitive, life feels exhausting, or suffering lingers longer than we expected?

  • June 13 · 21 min

    Day 6: Peace Through Holy Conversation

    Brother Lawrence reminds us that holiness is not found in extraordinary experiences, but in simple and consistent attentiveness to God's presence.

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