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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	S10E4 - To My Little Brothers in Heaven by St. Thérèse of Lisieux	28 Dec 2025	00:05:14
December 28 is Holy Innocents’ Day when we remember all the infants who were killed by King Herod after the birth of Jesus. In honor of those children, listen to this poem written by St. Therese of Lisieux titled, “To My Little Brothers in Heaven.” Read by Edward Roberts. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.
	S10E3 - Veronica by Julianne Leonard	13 Apr 2025	00:04:49
As Jesus was carrying his cross on the road to Calvary, he met a woman named Veronica. This is typically known as the sixth station of the cross. Listen to this poem written by Julianne Leonard that expresses her heartfelt compassion for Jesus. Read by Leigh Anne Jerz. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.
	S10E2 - Nicodemus by Julianne Leonard	30 Mar 2025	00:08:26
Nicodemus was an older Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin that believed in Jesus, but didn’t have the courage to show it publicly. Listen to this compelling poem by Julianne Leonard written from his perspective in the days leading up to Jesus’ death and burial. Read by Dennis Jerz. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.
	S10E1 - A Prayer in Spring by Robert Frost	21 Mar 2025	00:01:12
Where can you find peace and happiness? Perhaps listen and pray this poem, “A Prayer in Spring” by Robert Frost. Read by Renee Stockberger. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.
	S9E3 - Four-Leaf Clover by Ella Higginson	15 Mar 2024	00:01:11
Each leaf of the clover has a meaning behind it according to Ella Higginson’s poem, “Four-Leaf Clover.” Listen to hear what she suggests and where the clover grows. Read by Dana Flowers. Our Audio Engineer was Jacob Gorsich. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.
	S9E2 - Woods in Winter by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow	19 Jan 2024	00:01:52
As seasons change, so do the sounds within nature. Listen as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow describes what he hears in his poem, “Woods in Winter.” Read by Paul Fox. Audio Technician Jacob Gorsich. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.
	S9E1 - The Three Kings by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow	05 Jan 2024	00:04:26
Listen to the ’s poem, “The Three Kings” that describes the visitors from afar who came to see Jesus at the time of his birth. Read by Pat Conroy. Audio technician was Jacob Gorsich. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.
	S8E11 - The Lockless Door by Robert Frost	03 Jul 2023	00:01:06
Reflect on how you view change in your life as you listen to Theresa Arnette read Robert Frost’s poem The Lockless Door.
	S8E10 - Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare	09 Jun 2023	00:01:19
Listen to one of William Shakespeare’s most famous and romantic works as Theresa Arnette reads Sonnet 18.
	S8E9 - A Visit from St Nicholas by Clement Clark Moore	03 Jan 2023	00:03:37
Listen to this lively reading of the traditional children’s poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas, written by Clement Clark Moore and read by David Seremet.
	S8E8 - Angel of Charity by Thomas Moore	27 Oct 2022	00:01:12
A poem written by Thomas Moore that describes the Angel of Charity dwelling above in heaven with a smile of love. Read by Dana Flowers.
	S8E7 - Little Orphant Annie by James Whitcomb Riley	27 Oct 2022	00:02:54
This poem describes how Little Orphant Annie teaches children how to be on their best behavior so the "goblins" don't get them. Written by James Whitcomb Riley and read by Paul Fox.
	S8E6 - Shakespeare's St. Crispin's Day Speech by William Shakespeare	27 Oct 2022	00:03:06
Listen to Shakespeare's St Crispin's Day Speech from "The Life of King Henry V." Act 4 Scene 3 King Henry V. inspires and rallies his army through his description of glory and honor. Read by Dennis Jerz
	S8E5 - Goblin Feet by J.R.R. Tolkien	22 Sep 2022	00:02:21
J.R.R. Tolkien writes of one using their imagination as they gaze upon the beauty of nature around them. Read by Paul Fox.
	S8E4 - America The Beautiful by Katharine Lee Bates	03 Jul 2022	00:01:43
Listen to Bob and Maria Kocisko recite one of the most beloved patriotic poems of the United States that was written by Katharine Lee Bates in 1893.
	S8E3 - The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key	13 Jun 2022	00:03:06
A poem by Francis Scott Key that was inspired by the flag that survived the battle of 1812 at Fort McHenry. Read by Paul Fox.
	S8E2 - Lead, Kindly Light by St. John Henry Newman	26 Jan 2022	00:01:28
A simple request to the Lord, to lead on a journey from the darkness to the light. Fr. Stephen West reads this poem by St. John Henry Newman.
	S8E1 - Stopping by Woods On a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost	12 Jan 2022	00:01:26
Take some time to enjoy the snow. Listen to this Robert Frost poem read by Tony Chiappetta.
	S7E31 - Christmas Carol	15 Dec 2021	00:01:58
This beautiful Christmas poem, tells of all of those who came to visit the newborn Jesus. Written by Sara Teasdale and read by Hyery Hwang.
	S7E30 - Hora Novissima	03 Nov 2021	00:01:26
A request for a peaceful death, not surrounded by friends, but surrounded by the Lord and the Blessed Mother. Jason Leikam reads this John Henry Newman poem.
	S7E29 - Saint Michael	29 Sep 2021	00:01:36
The great archangel, St. Michael, is captured in this poem by John Henry Newman and read by Chris Paluzzi.
	S7E28 - The Theologian's Tale	01 Sep 2021	00:06:09
Love the Lord by loving all of God's children. Edward Roberts reads this Henry Wadsorth Longfellow poem.
	S7E27 - The Assumption of Mary	11 Aug 2021	00:02:11
Dana Rizzo reads this poem about the Blessed Mother and her assumption to heaven. Written by St. Alphonsus de Liguori.
	S7E26 - The Transfiguration	04 Aug 2021	00:01:06
Cate Stuart reads this beautiful poem by John Henry Newman.
	S7E25 - James and John	21 Jul 2021
Two brothers. Two apostles. Two saints. Listen as Tony Chiappetta reads this poem by John Henry Newman.
	S7E24 - A Day of Sunshine	14 Jul 2021	00:01:57
Matthew Wojtechko reads this encapsulating poem about sunshine, written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
	S7E23 - To the Fourth of July	30 Jun 2021	00:02:08
A telling poem about a search for freedom. Written by Vivekananda and read by Jason Leikam.
	S7E22 - Blue Angels (Home Recording)	11 Jun 2021	00:01:45
Paul Fox reads this original poem by Margaret Delle.
	S7E21 - Consolation	09 Jun 2021	00:01:14
Dana Rizzo reads this encouraging poem by John Henry Newman.
	S7E20 - Memorial Day	02 Jun 2021	00:01:19
Scott Walton reads this poignant poem about Memorial Day by Alfred Joyce Kilmer.
	S7E19 - The May Magnificat (Repost)	26 May 2021	00:02:58
May is Mary's month. Listen as Tony Chiappetta reads this lovely poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins.
	S7E18 - Pentecost	19 May 2021	00:00:52
The fire of the Holy Spirit is powerful. Listen to this William Blake poem read by Michael Steele.
	S7E17 - Ascension	12 May 2021	00:01:35
Reflect on the Lord Jesus Christ ascending to heaven in this beautiful poem by John Donne and read by Paul Fox.
	S7E16 - The Virgin Perfect	05 May 2021
This short poem offers a beautiful and succinct glimpse into the life of the Virgin Mary. Tony Chiappetta reads this poem by Charles Leo O'Donnell.
	S7E15 - Seen and Unseen	28 Apr 2021	00:01:41
Parent's worry about their children. Mary and Joseph were no different. Listen to their thoughts captured in this poem by Frances Chesterton and read by Elizabeth and Albert Saenz.
	S7E14 - Easter Wings	26 Apr 2021	00:01:03
Shana M. Buck reads Easter Wings by George Herbert.
	S7E13 - The Angel's Story	17 Apr 2021	00:01:20
How is the resurrection of Christ viewed from the perspective of the angel's in heaven? Find out in this beautiful Robert Fletcher poem that is read by Elizabeth Saenz.
	S7E12 - Happy Magadalene	17 Apr 2021	00:03:14
The life of Mary Magdalene is traced by this Charles Wesley hymn and read by Dana Rizzo.
	S7E10 - Sonnet Written in Holy Week at Genoa	17 Apr 2021	00:01:27
A beautiful retreat will not outdo the beautiful sacrifice of one man for the whole world. Listen as Edward Roberts reads this poem by Oscar Wilde.
	S7E2 - Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh	31 Mar 2021	00:02:14
Elizabeth Saenz reads Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh by Frances Chesterton
	S7E9 - The Annunciation (With Music)	29 Mar 2021	00:04:22
The message of an angel declared to Lord's handmaid. And from her yes, came the savior of the world. Dana Rizzo, John Walker and Carolyn Jerz lend their voices to David Michael Belczyk's adaptation of this great moment in salvation history.
	S7E8 - To St. Joseph	29 Mar 2021	00:01:19
Edward Roberts reads To St. Joseph by Charles Leo O'Donnell.
	S7E7 - Christ's Bloody Sweat	29 Mar 2021	00:02:35
Shana M. Buck reads Christ's Bloody Sweat by Robert Southwell.
	S7E6 - Jonah	04 Mar 2021	00:01:24
Michael Thimons reads Jonah, by John Henry Newman.
	S7E5 - Confession	01 Mar 2021	00:02:13
Dana Rizzo reads Confession by George Herbert
	S7E4 - A Thunderstorm	13 Feb 2021	00:01:27
Tony Chiappetta reads A Thunderstorm by Emily Dickinson.
	S7E3 - St. Gregory Nazienzen	02 Feb 2021	00:01:37
Michael Thimons reads St. Gregory Nazienzen by John Henry Newman.
	S7E1 - Candlemas	02 Feb 2021
Dennis Jerz reads Candlemas by John Henry Newman.
	S6E38 - Joseph	29 Dec 2020	00:01:17
Albert Saenz reads Joseph, by Gilbert Keith Chesterton
	S6E37 - A Child's Song of Christmas	29 Dec 2020	00:01:22
Dana Rizzo reads A Child's Song of Christmas, by Marjorie L.C. Pickthall.

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