• Mother Angelica's Private and Pithy Lessons from the Scriptures

  • By: Raymond Arroyo
  • Narrated by: Lorna Raver
  • Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (81 ratings)

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Mother Angelica's Private and Pithy Lessons from the Scriptures

By: Raymond Arroyo
Narrated by: Lorna Raver
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Editorial reviews

Editor Raymond Arroyo gathers together some of the best Biblical teachings from Mother Angelica, television personality and Franciscan nun, in this funny and relatable compilation of over 30 years of comprehensive private lessons she gave to her nuns as well as assorted lay groups. Mother Angelica's gift is taking Scripture and making the characters human and relatable, with a no-nonsense and often humorous approach. Lorna Raver doesn't attempt easy impersonation in her performance, but rather approximates Mother Angelica's straight-to-the-point wryness with a smart and clever tone. These private lessons are pithy, yes, but also enlightening.

Publisher's summary

The founder of the world's largest religious media empire shares her beloved wit and down-to-earth spirituality in Mother Angelica's Private and Pithy Lessons from the Scriptures. Editor Raymond Arroyo draws on hundreds of never-before-released private lessons to present the renowned nun's definitive take on the Good Book. Angelica provides readers with guided meditations and probing personal questions, and unearths an often-overlooked practical spirituality. She doesn't just explain the stories, she relates them to our daily lives, helping even those who've never opened the Bible appreciate its power and life-altering lessons. The apostles Paul (the little shrimp), Peter (that great bungler), and all the characters of the scriptures are suddenly human again, complete with their foibles and triumphs. Here is the Greatest Story, newly told as only Mother Angelica can. The Bible and you will never be the same.
©2008 Raymond Arroyo (P)2008 Tantor

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Meditation at its best!!!

If you are serious about increasing your knowledge of scriptures and relationship with the Lord, i.e. become a saint, this audiobook will help you! This is the best book of meditation I have ever hear (or read). The woman who reads the book is very good at imitating mother angelica voice, including her sense of humor. Highly recommended. God Bless you Mother Angelica!!!

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oh, the blessings received.

This beautiful book will bring you ever closer to or precious JESUS. I am a devout Catholic. If you are not Catholic, please read this beautiful book. It will bring you into a brilliant bright light of our Heavenly Father, His Precious Son JESUS Christ our Savior and the Holy Spirit.
God bless you all, your sister in JESUS Christ.

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Wonderful book

I have always loved Mother Angelica and this was a great listen. I recommend it highly

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Truth

I miss you Mother. You always spoke truth to us even when we didn't want to hear it.

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Good listen

Very good lessons of meditative exercises on scriptural passages. Easy to understand and self employ.

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Highly recommended

This was a wonderful book to listen to for spiritual growth. It also made me laugh. The narrator was great at bringing out Mother Angelica’s sense of humor and wisdom. I felt like I was listening to Mother Angelica herself! I highly recommend this book and all of Raymond Arroyo’s books about Mother Angelica!

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  • 12-18-19

Blessed, Holy, Scriptural Guidance!

Mother Angelica, a Saint in waiting. her words, when listened to with humility and calm are simple put, life changing. She shares Jesus with us in simple, profound and loving counsel, teaching and inspiration. Thank-you Mother!

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A wonderful prayer book.

I loved this prayer book. It explains how to pray and grow as a Christian. A wonderful addition to your personal Bible study.

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every Catholic should read this

This woman was sent by heaven. I hope other's benefit from her wisdom and insight regarding this path we are on. I will listen to this again and again. It will make you want to crack open your bible and start reading. I am so happy to have this book to add to my library.

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  • 06-11-18

amazing insights in simple short commentary

I've listened to this book several times, and each time I find many new insights.

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