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GIFT
The word, gift, is a powerful one, and a corrective to our idea that everyone should get what he deserves, and that's it.
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Anthony Esolen
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The Lies of our Time
Anthony Esolen, Translation with Notes
18 hrs ago
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Debra Esolen
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Confessions (St. Augustine)
Anthony Esolen's Translation, with Notes
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Debra Esolen
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"I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm"
Every good song is worth listening to again and again. Warm up with an Irving Berlin seasonal favorite from the American Songbook!
Dec 9
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Debra Esolen
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Poetry in the Prologue to John's Gospel
The Semitic poetry of John's Gospel draws on scriptural accounts of the creation of the world and shows their fulfillment in the coming of the Messiah.
Dec 8
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Anthony Esolen
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Three Godfathers (1948)
There is is no sign of gloom in Three Godfathers. Ultimately, there is instead an offer of salvation.
Dec 7
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Anthony Esolen
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The Shepherds
Where should we expect the Savior to come, but in the humblest of places, and to those whose hearts harbored no expectations of personal greatness?
Dec 6
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Anthony Esolen
4:55
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"Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus"
With verse that seems simple and effortless, Wesley moves from the deep and mysterious to the most intimates signs of grace in the human heart.
Dec 5
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Anthony Esolen
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Expect
“Expect the first spirit when the clock strikes one,” says the ghost of Jacob Marley to his old partner in business, Ebenezer Scrooge.
Dec 4
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Anthony Esolen
5:15
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Christmas Specials 2023
Wishing you all the blessings of the Advent & Christmas season!
Dec 3
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Anthony Esolen
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"Three Little Fishies"
“Three Little Fishies” was a number one hit on the Billboard charts in 1939, selling millions of copies for Big Band leader, Kay Kyser.
Dec 2
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Debra Esolen
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Must-Watch Christmas Movies
Listen now | Anthony Esolen with Patrick Coffin
Dec 1
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Anthony Esolen
1:13:53
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