Rakuten Kobo

Audiobook

Mariaevangeliet

by Marianne Aagaard Skovmand ...

Narrated by Esben Hansen ...

Unabridged

3 hours 12 min

Maria Magdalene er en af Jesu trofaste disciple og ifølge Det nye Testamente den første, som den opstandne Jesus viser sig for. I Mariaevangeliet fremstår hun som en ledende discipel, der fortæller om den åbenbaring, hun har fra Jesus selv.Mariaevangeliet er ikke bevaret i sin helhed, men giver alligevel et indblik i kirkens ældste historie. En tid præget af konflikter om den sande og rette lære ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Maria Magdalene er en af Jesu trofaste disciple og ifølge Det nye Testamente den første, som den opstandne Jesus viser sig for. I Mariaevangeliet fremstår hun som en ledende discipel, der fortæller om den åbenbaring, hun har fra Jesus selv.Mariaevangeliet er ikke bevaret i sin helhed, men giver alligevel et indblik i kirkens ældste historie. En tid præget af konflikter om den sande og rette lære
... Read more
Audiobook

The Way of St Benedict

by The Rt Hon Rowan Williams ...

Narrated by Peter Noble ...

Unabridged

4 hours 48 min

Bloomsbury presents The Way of St Benedict by Rowan Williams, read by Peter Noble.With typical eloquence and wisdom, in The Way of St Benedict Rowan Williams explores the appeal of St Benedict’s sixth-century Rule, showing it to be a document of great relevance to present day Christians and non-believers at our particular moment in history.For over a millennium the Rule – a set of guidelines for ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents The Way of St Benedict by Rowan Williams, read by Peter Noble.With typical eloquence and wisdom, in The Way of St Benedict Rowan Williams explores the appeal of St Benedict’s sixth-century Rule, showing it to be a document of great relevance to present day Christians and non-believers at our particular moment in history.For over a millennium the Rule – a set of guidelines for
... Read more
Audiobook

Principal Teachings of the True Sect of Pure Land

Discover the Timeless Wisdom of Pure Land Buddhism A Guide to Faith, Devotion, and Enlightenment

by Yejitsu Okusa ...

Unabridged

1 hour 19 min

Principal Teachings of the True Sect of Pure Land by Yejitsu Okusa is a soothing, insightful, and deeply comforting guide into one of the most cherished paths of Buddhist devotion. In this audiobook, Okusa speaks with a calm and compassionate tone, offering clarity to listeners who seek not complicated doctrine, but a sincere and direct path to inner peace and spiritual assurance.At the heart of ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Principal Teachings of the True Sect of Pure Land by Yejitsu Okusa is a soothing, insightful, and deeply comforting guide into one of the most cherished paths of Buddhist devotion. In this audiobook, Okusa speaks with a calm and compassionate tone, offering clarity to listeners who seek not complicated doctrine, but a sincere and direct path to inner peace and spiritual assurance.At the heart of
... Read more
Audiobook

The Cloister Walk

by Kathleen Norris ...

Narrated by Debra Winger ...

Abridged

2 hours 19 min

For more than 10 years, thoroughly Protestant Kathleen Norris had been an oblate at a Benedictine monastery. In The Cloister Life, the celebrated author turns to the priory as her spiritual landscape, as she takes us through a liturgical year, inspiring us to evaluate our own lives and values. Norris provides tremendous insight into the languages, customs, ceremonies, and sexuality of the men and ... Read more

$22.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

For more than 10 years, thoroughly Protestant Kathleen Norris had been an oblate at a Benedictine monastery. In The Cloister Life, the celebrated author turns to the priory as her spiritual landscape, as she takes us through a liturgical year, inspiring us to evaluate our own lives and values. Norris provides tremendous insight into the languages, customs, ceremonies, and sexuality of the men and
... Read more
Audiobook

Thomas Merton on Desert Spirituality

by Thomas Merton, Anthony J. Ciorra ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton, Anthony J. Ciorra ...

Series series Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection
Unabridged

3 hours 41 min

Travel into the sands of the desert with Thomas Merton as your guide. Merton gave these lectures in 1964 to the novice monks he taught. As you listen to Merton, you will join his students in the classroom.In the third century, men and women journeyed into the deserts of Syria and Egypt in search of salvation in solitude. By doing so, they developed new forms of monasticism and spirituality.Now ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Travel into the sands of the desert with Thomas Merton as your guide. Merton gave these lectures in 1964 to the novice monks he taught. As you listen to Merton, you will join his students in the classroom.In the third century, men and women journeyed into the deserts of Syria and Egypt in search of salvation in solitude. By doing so, they developed new forms of monasticism and spirituality.Now
... Read more
Audiobook

Monastery Is Where You Are, The

The Inner Desert, the Home Altar, and the Gift of Coming As We Are

by Jahn Hooks ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 23 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Monastery Is Where You Are is a short contemplative guide to finding sacred practice inside ordinary life.Rooted in mystic Christianity and the Panentheos vision — God in all and all in God — Jahn Hooks invites the reader into a monastery without walls: breath, prayer, attention, mercy, repentance, and daily work offered back to God.This is not ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Monastery Is Where You Are is a short contemplative guide to finding sacred practice inside ordinary life.Rooted in mystic Christianity and the Panentheos vision — God in all and all in God — Jahn Hooks invites the reader into a monastery without walls: breath, prayer, attention, mercy, repentance, and daily work offered back to God.This is not
... Read more
Audiobook

Thomas Merton on the Great Monks

by Thomas Merton, James Finley, Ph.D. ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton, James Finley, Ph.D. ...

Series series Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection
Unabridged

2 hours 52 min

Recorded by Thomas Merton in 1962, these newly remastered lectures showcase the brilliant teaching of a monk and mystic who changed the world.Originally delivered at the Abbey of Gethsemani to his fellow monks, Thomas Merton’s talks invite you on a journey through monastic and contemplative history. Under his guidance, you will encounter the great figures of the Christian monastic tradition: St. ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Recorded by Thomas Merton in 1962, these newly remastered lectures showcase the brilliant teaching of a monk and mystic who changed the world.Originally delivered at the Abbey of Gethsemani to his fellow monks, Thomas Merton’s talks invite you on a journey through monastic and contemplative history. Under his guidance, you will encounter the great figures of the Christian monastic tradition: St.
... Read more
Audiobook

The Dissolution of the Monasteries

A New History

by James G. Clark ...

Narrated by Nigel Patterson ...

Unabridged

26 hours 57 min

The first account of the dissolution of the monasteries for fifty years—exploring its profound impact on the people of Tudor EnglandShortly before Easter, 1540 saw the end of almost a millennium of monastic life in England. Until then religious houses had acted as a focus for education, literary, and artistic expression and even the creation of regional and national identity. Their closure, ... Read more

$34.99 USD

The first account of the dissolution of the monasteries for fifty years—exploring its profound impact on the people of Tudor EnglandShortly before Easter, 1540 saw the end of almost a millennium of monastic life in England. Until then religious houses had acted as a focus for education, literary, and artistic expression and even the creation of regional and national identity. Their closure,
... Read more
Audiobook

The Rule of St. Benedict

by Saint Benedict of Nursia ...

Narrated by Joe Geoffrey ...

Unabridged

2 hours 28 min

Written as a practical guide for monastic living, The Rule of St. Benedict covers topics such as charity, integrity, humility, family spirituality, and simplistic living. This timeless work has become a guide for religious communities throughout history, and St. Benedict himself is now widely recognized as the father of Western monasticism. In discussing religion and instructing readers on how to ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Written as a practical guide for monastic living, The Rule of St. Benedict covers topics such as charity, integrity, humility, family spirituality, and simplistic living. This timeless work has become a guide for religious communities throughout history, and St. Benedict himself is now widely recognized as the father of Western monasticism. In discussing religion and instructing readers on how to
... Read more
Audiobook

The Cloister Walk

by Kathleen Norris ...

Narrated by Suzie Althens ...

Unabridged

12 hours

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR"Vivid, compelling... An embrace of moral and spiritual contemplation." –The New York Times"A remarkable piece of writing. If read with humility and attention, Kathleen Norris's book becomes lectio divina, or holy reading." –The Boston GlobeFrom the iconic author of Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith**, a spiritual journey ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR"Vivid, compelling... An embrace of moral and spiritual contemplation." –The New York Times"A remarkable piece of writing. If read with humility and attention, Kathleen Norris's book becomes lectio divina, or holy reading." –The Boston GlobeFrom the iconic author of Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith**, a spiritual journey
... Read more
Audiobook

Celtic Spirituality

The Beginnings of Irish Monasticism

by Thomas Merton ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton ...

Unabridged

37 min

Learn about Irish Catholicism, early Christianity, and Eastern religions with Thomas Merton as your teacher.Recorded in March of 1968 at the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, “Celtic Spirituality: The Beginnings of Irish Monasticism” investigates the history of Irish monasticism with special attention to St. Patrick.A monk, mystic, and scholar, Thomas Merton weaves together various threads to probe ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn about Irish Catholicism, early Christianity, and Eastern religions with Thomas Merton as your teacher.Recorded in March of 1968 at the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, “Celtic Spirituality: The Beginnings of Irish Monasticism” investigates the history of Irish monasticism with special attention to St. Patrick.A monk, mystic, and scholar, Thomas Merton weaves together various threads to probe
... Read more
Audiobook

The Macat Analysis of St Benedict's Rule of St Benedict

by Benjamin Laird ...

Narrated by John Chancer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 13 min

Though nearly 1500 years old, The Rule of St. Benedict remains one of the most influential texts in the Western monastic movement. It offers a unique insight into the early development of Christian monasticism and for believers, continues to offer guidance about incorporating meditation and prayer into devotions. Not long after Benedict devoted himself to a life of solitude and prayer, people ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Though nearly 1500 years old, The Rule of St. Benedict remains one of the most influential texts in the Western monastic movement. It offers a unique insight into the early development of Christian monasticism and for believers, continues to offer guidance about incorporating meditation and prayer into devotions. Not long after Benedict devoted himself to a life of solitude and prayer, people
... Read more
Audiobook

Life of Saint Columba, The

A Portrait of Celtic Holiness

by Saint Adamnán of Iona ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Lee E, Digital Voice Connor E ...

Unabridged

3 hours 14 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Enter the sacred world of Iona with this presentation of Saint Adamnán’s The Life of Saint Columba, one of the treasured works of early Christian spirituality. Written in the seventh century by Adamnán, abbot of Iona and successor to Columba’s monastic legacy, this account preserves the memory of a saint whose prayer, courage, and missionary zeal ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Enter the sacred world of Iona with this presentation of Saint Adamnán’s The Life of Saint Columba, one of the treasured works of early Christian spirituality. Written in the seventh century by Adamnán, abbot of Iona and successor to Columba’s monastic legacy, this account preserves the memory of a saint whose prayer, courage, and missionary zeal
... Read more
Audiobook

Monasticism

A Very Short Introduction

by Stephen J. Davis ...

Narrated by Adam Verner ...

Unabridged

4 hours 15 min

Monasticism is a social and religious phenomenon which originated in antiquity and which still remains relevant in the twenty-first century. But what, exactly, is it, and how is it distinguished from other kinds of religious and non-religious practice?In this Very Short Introduction Stephen J. Davis discusses the history of monasticism, from our earliest evidence for it, and the different types ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Monasticism is a social and religious phenomenon which originated in antiquity and which still remains relevant in the twenty-first century. But what, exactly, is it, and how is it distinguished from other kinds of religious and non-religious practice?In this Very Short Introduction Stephen J. Davis discusses the history of monasticism, from our earliest evidence for it, and the different types
... Read more
Audiobook

Monks and Monasteries: Behind the Walls of Prayer, Copying, and Beer

by Sophie Van den Berg ...

Narrated by Sophie Van den Berg ...

Unabridged

2 hours 17 min

Step into the cloister of medieval history to discover how ancient monks mastered mindfulness and craft beer brewing. Perfect for unwinding after a chaotic workday or escaping a stressful commute, this atmospheric audio journey reveals the very real, laughing, and arguing people beneath the solemn hoods.Escape the relentless noise of the digital age by retreating into candlelit scriptoriums, ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Step into the cloister of medieval history to discover how ancient monks mastered mindfulness and craft beer brewing. Perfect for unwinding after a chaotic workday or escaping a stressful commute, this atmospheric audio journey reveals the very real, laughing, and arguing people beneath the solemn hoods.Escape the relentless noise of the digital age by retreating into candlelit scriptoriums,
... Read more
Audiobook

The Practice of the Presence of God the Best Rule of a Holy Life

The Conversations and Letters of Brother Lawrence

by Brother Lawrence ...

Narrated by Michael Beck ...

Unabridged

1 hour 19 min

A true story of Christian devotion and love, this classic shares how to find and enjoy the deep presence of God continually and profoundly. Discovering the pure joy of a life spent in communion with God, Brother Lawrence’s realization inspired his Carmelite Brothers to seek instruction from him, despite his lowly status in the monastery power structure. Students of thought and followers of Jesus ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A true story of Christian devotion and love, this classic shares how to find and enjoy the deep presence of God continually and profoundly. Discovering the pure joy of a life spent in communion with God, Brother Lawrence’s realization inspired his Carmelite Brothers to seek instruction from him, despite his lowly status in the monastery power structure. Students of thought and followers of Jesus
... Read more
Audiobook

Life of Saint Anthony, The

The Epitome of a Christian Spiritual Life

by Saint Athanasius the Great ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Lee E, Digital Voice Theos E ...

Unabridged

2 hours 56 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Enter the Egyptian desert with Saint Anthony the Great, whose life of prayer, ascetic struggle, and surrender became a beacon for generations of Christians. Written in the fourth century by Saint Athanasius the Great, defender of the Nicene faith and one of the Church’s most consequential teachers, The Life of Saint Anthony is more than a biography: it ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Enter the Egyptian desert with Saint Anthony the Great, whose life of prayer, ascetic struggle, and surrender became a beacon for generations of Christians. Written in the fourth century by Saint Athanasius the Great, defender of the Nicene faith and one of the Church’s most consequential teachers, The Life of Saint Anthony is more than a biography: it
... Read more
Audiobook

Thomas Merton on Monastic Spirituality and the Quest for Peace

by Thomas Merton ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton ...

Series series Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection
Unabridged

4 hours 49 min

What can the first Christian monks teach you about holy living today? In a set of conferences he recorded in 1963, Thomas Merton turns a thoughtful eye to this question.Thomas Merton gave these conferences to the novice monks he taught. As you listen to Merton, you will join his students in the classroom.Although they led ascetic lives centuries ago, St. Benedict, the Desert Fathers and Mothers, ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What can the first Christian monks teach you about holy living today? In a set of conferences he recorded in 1963, Thomas Merton turns a thoughtful eye to this question.Thomas Merton gave these conferences to the novice monks he taught. As you listen to Merton, you will join his students in the classroom.Although they led ascetic lives centuries ago, St. Benedict, the Desert Fathers and Mothers,
... Read more
Audiobook

Experience Jesus. Really

Finding Refuge, Strength, and Wonder through Everyday Encounters with God

by John Eldredge ...

Narrated by John Eldredge ...

Unabridged

9 hours 30 min

Read by the author.Discover how to fulfill the truest and deepest longings of your heart when you encounter the powerful and healing presence of Jesus.New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge reveals the path of the "ordinary mystic," and invites you into the refuge of experiencing deep, lasting, real communion with Jesus.In this present age, we are all becoming disciples of... ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Read by the author.Discover how to fulfill the truest and deepest longings of your heart when you encounter the powerful and healing presence of Jesus.New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge reveals the path of the "ordinary mystic," and invites you into the refuge of experiencing deep, lasting, real communion with Jesus.In this present age, we are all becoming disciples of...
... Read more
Audiobook

Unknown Homeland, The

The Masterpiece of Samizdat Christian Literature

by Anonymous ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Bradford E ...

Unabridged

8 hours 23 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.What remains of a life when history strips away career, home, health, marriage, and even the right to speak? The Unknown Homeland, by an anonymous author, answers with Father Pavel, a Petersburg scholar-priest sentenced to twenty-five years in Siberia. Yet this rare novella of Orthodox samizdat literature ... Read more

$14.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.What remains of a life when history strips away career, home, health, marriage, and even the right to speak? The Unknown Homeland, by an anonymous author, answers with Father Pavel, a Petersburg scholar-priest sentenced to twenty-five years in Siberia. Yet this rare novella of Orthodox samizdat literature
... Read more
Audiobook

Ancient Time | Why Being a Medieval MONK Was Harder Than You Think

by James Fairweather ...

Narrated by James Fairweather ...

Unabridged

1 hour 48 min

Forget serene cloisters; surviving this gritty era of medieval history required brutal physical and mental discipline. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric listen shatters the myth of peaceful contemplation to expose the psychological strain of total isolation. Feel the freezing damp of the stone walls and the gnawing hunger that defined a life surrendered to vows.Whether you are ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Forget serene cloisters; surviving this gritty era of medieval history required brutal physical and mental discipline. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric listen shatters the myth of peaceful contemplation to expose the psychological strain of total isolation. Feel the freezing damp of the stone walls and the gnawing hunger that defined a life surrendered to vows.Whether you are
... Read more
Audiobook

How to Be a Monastic and Not Leave Your Day Job

A Guide for Benedictine Oblates and Other Christians Who Follow the Monastic Way

by Benet Tvedten ...

Narrated by Benet Tvedten ...

Series series Voices from the Monastery
Unabridged

3 hours 12 min

Discussion around the bestseller The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher has led many people to want to know more about Benedictine principles.Originally written for monks, the principles in the Rule of St. Benedict may be applied by anyone — and in today's hectic, changing world, following its principles offers a rich spiritual connection to the stability and wisdom of monastic life. This essential ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discussion around the bestseller The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher has led many people to want to know more about Benedictine principles.Originally written for monks, the principles in the Rule of St. Benedict may be applied by anyone — and in today's hectic, changing world, following its principles offers a rich spiritual connection to the stability and wisdom of monastic life. This essential
... Read more
Audiobook

Reconnected

How 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Monks and Amish Farmers Helped Me Recover the Lost Art of Being Human

by Carlos Whittaker ...

Narrated by Carlos Whittaker ...

Unabridged

6 hours 45 min

USA TODAY BESTSELLERRead by the author.Change your relationship with technology. Change your life.Share. Post. Reply…Most of us have gotten so used to notifications and alerts, pings and rings, that even if we don't want to be on our phones so much, we don't know what to do about it. The constant flow of information affects our brains, relationships, and emotional well-being. We feel stuck, ... Read more

$23.99 USD

USA TODAY BESTSELLERRead by the author.Change your relationship with technology. Change your life.Share. Post. Reply…Most of us have gotten so used to notifications and alerts, pings and rings, that even if we don't want to be on our phones so much, we don't know what to do about it. The constant flow of information affects our brains, relationships, and emotional well-being. We feel stuck,
... Read more
Audiobook

Ancient Time | A Day in the Life of a Medieval NUN

by Emily Ravenscroft ...

Narrated by Emily Ravenscroft ...

Unabridged

2 hours 33 min

Step behind the stone walls of a thirteenth-century convent to experience the immersive reality of medieval monasticism. Perfect for a quiet evening listen or a mindful commute, this sensory historical journey follows one ordinary, captivating day. You will hear the tolling bells, feel the cold morning air, and walk alongside cloistered women devoted to a sacred vocation.Let the calming rhythms of ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Step behind the stone walls of a thirteenth-century convent to experience the immersive reality of medieval monasticism. Perfect for a quiet evening listen or a mindful commute, this sensory historical journey follows one ordinary, captivating day. You will hear the tolling bells, feel the cold morning air, and walk alongside cloistered women devoted to a sacred vocation.Let the calming rhythms of
... Read more

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Monasticism Audiobooks

Show: