Saint Charles Borromeo: A Sketch of the Reforming Cardinal


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(4.5 stars; 23 reviews)

Charles Borromeo was the cardinal archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Milan from 1564 to 1584. He was a leading figure during the Counter-Reformation and was responsible for significant reforms in the Catholic Church, including the founding of seminaries for the education of priests. He is honoured as a saint in the Catholic Church and his feast day is November 4. (Summary from Wikipedia) (5 hr 17 min)

Chapters

01 - The Brightness of God 8:36 Read by Maria Therese
02 - The Key of Italy 5:48 Read by Maria Therese
03 - Election of Pius IV - 'Vatican Nights' 11:09 Read by Maria Therese
04 - Death of Count Frederick 9:34 Read by Maria Therese
05 - The Council of Trent 6:11 Read by Maria Therese
06 - The Church at Peace - The Apostle of Rome 12:27 Read by Maria Therese
07 - The City of the Plains 5:54 Read by Maria Therese
08 - A Nest of Saints 9:03 Read by Maria Therese
09 - The Mission of Charles Borromeo 6:44 Read by Maria Therese
10 - A School for Saints 8:18 Read by Maria Therese
11 - The Stone of the Founder, The Cross of the Saint 12:24 Read by Maria Therese
12 - The Commencement of the Struggle 13:10 Read by Maria Therese
13 - The Humble Ones 12:55 Read by Maria Therese
14 - The Famine of Milan - The Battle of Lepanto 9:02 Read by Maria Therese
15 - Death of St. Pius V. - Election of Gregory XIII 5:08 Read by Maria Therese
16 - Church Versus State 9:08 Read by Maria Therese
17 - 'Another Ambrose' 8:50 Read by Maria Therese
18 - The Most Christian King - The Christian Doctrine 10:17 Read by Maria Therese
19 - The Jubilee of 1575 9:05 Read by Maria Therese
20 - 'Tales Ambio Defensores' 13:05 Read by Maria Therese
21 - 'The Plague of St. Charles' 9:41 Read by Maria Therese
22 - 'The Greater of These' 9:27 Read by Maria Therese
23 - 'Not Peace, But the Sword' 6:01 Read by Maria Therese
24 - The Holy Winding-Sheet 10:00 Read by Maria Therese
25 - The Oblates of St. Ambrose 10:21 Read by Maria Therese
26 - The Reforming Cardinal 6:04 Read by Maria Therese
27 - The Minister of Charles Borromeo 10:25 Read by Maria Therese
28 - Apostolic Visitations - The Brigands 8:37 Read by Maria Therese
29 - Passing Clouds 8:17 Read by Maria Therese
30 - The Cardinal of Santa Prassede 12:04 Read by Maria Therese
31 - The Only Way 10:08 Read by Maria Therese
32 - 'What Went You Out to See?' 10:34 Read by Maria Therese
33 - His House in Order 10:24 Read by Maria Therese
34 - 'Ecce Venio' 8:55 Read by Maria Therese

Reviews


(2.5 stars)

Speaks well, but pronunciation of Italian names and places needs much improvement!


(5 stars)

Excellent book and very well read too. Highly recommend!

Very Good


(4 stars)

well written and read. very interesting biography