A Crown for Joanna
Sister Mary Jean Dorcy
Read by Maria Therese
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She was born a princess, heir to her father’s kingdom of Portugal, and she might at will have reigned from almost any throne in Europe. But instead of this, she made what to her world seemed a thoroughly mad choice – for she chose to have a throne in heaven. Today those scepters are dust which she would not accept, and as Blessed Joanna of Portugal she possesses a throne imperishable…
This children’s biography of Blessed Joanna of Portugal was written by Sister Mary Jean Dorcy, a Catholic Dominican Nun. The author is probably best known for her exquisitely intricate paper cutting silhouettes, with which she illustrated her books. (Introduction from the original book and by Maria Therese) (1 hr 49 min)
Chapters
0 - Prologue - The Gossip of the Market Place | 13:02 | Read by Maria Therese |
1 - Pawn on a Chessboard of Kings | 12:09 | Read by Maria Therese |
2 - A Question of Thrones | 17:55 | Read by Maria Therese |
3 - The Long Road to Aviero | 11:09 | Read by Maria Therese |
4 - A Gown for a Princess | 15:14 | Read by Maria Therese |
5 - Thorns for a Crown | 12:28 | Read by Maria Therese |
6 - The Glory of the King's Daughter | 10:25 | Read by Maria Therese |
7 - Crowns | 10:48 | Read by Maria Therese |
8 - Epilogue - The Market Place 1490 | 6:36 | Read by Maria Therese |
Reviews
A. crown for joanna
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Wynnee
wonderful story and well read. For any age! a greatwway to introduce one to a holy life and sainthood
Lovely Story
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GrdnGrl
Inspiring story of a Saint that we don’t hear much about.