[NFBofSC] FW: New braille and Talking Books for Jubilee 2025!

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Wed Feb 12 22:40:59 UTC 2025 

Simply sharing as a resource.

 

My Best,

 

Marty

From: Xavier Society for the Blind <info at xaviersocietyfortheblind.org <mailto:info at xaviersocietyfortheblind.org> > 
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 9:12 AM
Subject: New braille and Talking Books for Jubilee 2025!

 


	

 




	


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Greetings Marty, 


Did you know that this year, the Church is celebrating the Jubilee of 2025?! A Jubilee Year is a special time  that encourages reconciliation, pilgrimage, and communion. The theme of the year is "Pilgrims of Hope." We've got some brand new books to help you celebrate in braille and Talking Book. ​​There are links below to listen to a short clip of the Talking Books if you are interested; please note, any echo, distortion, or background noise you may hear is due to the clip being recorded on a staff member's phone in our Conference Room in busy New York City. If you're interested in these or any of our titles, please reach out to our Client Services Coordinator Saul Buchalter at 212-473-7800 or e-mail clientservices at xaviersocietyfortheblind.org <mailto:clientservices at xaviersocietyfortheblind.org?subject=Book%20request> .​​​​​​​

 

​​​​​​​Check out these brand new audio titles (compatible with the NLS talking book player):​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

 




	

 






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A Light in the Night: Meditations on Hope by Pope Francis (DBX1334): This short anthology begins with a meditation on Christmas and the Nativity scene and then dwells on a number of dangers we might encounter on the way. Christian hope is nourished by prayer and daily choices, by the example of Mary under the cross, and by the strength of the saints and martyrs. Cultivating hope means not giving up in the night, not being satisfied with worn-out words of consolation, preferring spring to autumn—as the Pope poetically states—and making all things new. Also available in braille and BRF. Click here to listen to a preview. <https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyu321DqefFUO7yd-XDGBOXYRIHdEApo33BPvtQRXAiAhY7YUM6j02QA305ZNr7IageEE-7xghlJlSHKZinRmeTIT0HwikFeSXYnO9z2nVJ7Lf2mbaLik3BJTtC0soqBxUg1&target=82ce5bc6-9ca4-4c4d-b362-c21c9d87e34d> 

 





Faith is a Journey, Meditations for Pilgrims and Wayfarers by Pope Francis (DBX1333): Pope Francis often reminds us that faith “is a road to be traveled, without ever losing the goal,” and this is the theme that forms the background to the meditations contained in this brief anthology. It is a collection of significant passages from the Pontiff’s speeches, given on various occasions of meetings with the faithful, and is intended to offer food for thought in light of the Jubilee 2025 in particular, as its motto is “Pilgrims of Hope.”  <https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyu321DqefFUO7yd-XDGBOXYRIHdEApo33BPvtQRXAiAhY7YUM6j02QA305ZNr7IageEE-7xghlJlSHKZinRmeTIT0HwikFeSXYnO9z2nVJ7Lf2mbaLik3BJTtC0soqBxUg1&target=0d5b99e9-3d95-4039-95ea-9a5e2ac5a614> Click here to listen to a preview.



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Hope Does Not Disappoint (Spes non confundit): Bull of Indiction of the Ordinary Jubilee of the Year 2025 by Pope Francis (DBX1335): In Pope Francis’ proclamation for the Jubilee of 2025, he encourages all of us to be signs of hope to the world. While we may not always feel optimistic about the future, we are called to be renewed in hope and to press forward in our Christian lives. He reminds us that as we do, we will also revive our trust in the Church, in our relationships, and in our ability to shine the light of Christ with those who most need it. Be encouraged and lifted by this proclamation of hope!  <https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyu321DqefFUO7yd-XDGBOXYRIHdEApo33BPvtQRXAiAhY7YUM6j02QA305ZNr7IageEE-7xghlJlSHKZinRmeTIT0HwikFeSXYnO9z2nVJ7Lf2mbaLik3BJTtC0soqBxUg1&target=c352bd7f-86c2-4395-b480-b706a2c5a5e8> Click here to listen to a preview.

 





On Hope by Pope Francis (DBX1332): Pope Francis has a simple, life-changing message for you: God’s love can grace each of us with a lasting and sustaining hope, no matter how dark or confusing our situation. On Hope is Pope Francis at his most intimate and most inspiring. “Life is often a desert, it is difficult to walk, but if we trust in God, it can become beautiful and wide as a highway. Never lose hope; continue to believe, always, in spite of everything. Hope opens new horizons, making us capable of dreaming what is not even imaginable.” Click here to listen to a preview. <https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyu321DqefFUO7yd-XDGBOXYRIHdEApo33BPvtQRXAiAhY7YUM6j02QA305ZNr7IageEE-7xghlJlSHKZinRmeTIT0HwikFeSXYnO9z2nVJ7Lf2mbaLik3BJTtC0soqBxUg1&target=a769b4eb-32c3-4672-841a-c01a65c62c9c> 



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Following Christ on His Way: An Introduction to Ignatian Spirituality by Joseph Tetlow, SJ (DBX9181): Explore and experience Ignatian spirituality with one of its leading living experts, Fr. Joseph Tetlow, as your personal guide. Whether you are a layperson unfamiliar with Ignatian spirituality or a Jesuit seeped in its tradition, you will benefit from this unique series. Enter into Ignatian prayer forms: consideration, meditation and contemplation. Explore Jesuit spirituality’s leading concepts and convictions. This series demonstrates how 500 years of Jesuit spiritual practice can enrich your own life, faith and relationships. You will gain personal knowledge and insight into the spirituality that St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises inculcates and supports. Click here to listen to a preview. <https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyu321DqefFUO7yd-XDGBOXYRIHdEApo33BPvtQRXAiAhY7YUM6j02QA305ZNr7IageEE-7xghlJlSHKZinRmeTIT0HwikFeSXYnO9z2nVJ7Lf2mbaLik3BJTtC0soqBxUg1&target=3a9017f5-5f48-4efd-a267-1b72a1c194bd> 

 





Available exclusively in braille: Opening the Holy Door: Hope-Filled Scripture Reflections from St. Peter's Basilica by Joan Watson (B2020, 2 volumes): Every 25 years, pilgrims from all over the world flock to Rome for a jubilee year to witness the opening of a special door on the north side of St. Peter’s Basilica—the Holy Door—and to receive a special blessing by passing through it. This bronze Holy Door uniquely depicts the salvation story, from the dawn of creation to the present, through sixteen panels that inspire the faithful to connect their lives to the timeless story of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. In Opening the Holy Door, scripture teacher and veteran tour guide Joan Watson examines these sixteen panels of the jubilee Holy Door, guiding readers to pray and reflect upon the deeper meaning of these images by contemplating them through the lens of scripture. With a unique combination of an attentive gaze and imaginative prayer, Watson guides you to experience, panel by panel, each image as a focal point in the scripture narratives.

 

PS our New American Bible is now available on BARD! You can download our professionally recorded Bible to your device using the links below. 

 

Old Testament DBC30100: https://nlscatalog.loc.gov/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=1197118 <https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyu321DqefFUO7yd-XDGBOXYRIHdEApo33BPvtQRXAiAhY7YUM6j02QA305ZNr7IageEE-7xghlJlSHKZinRmeTIT0HwikFeSXYnO9z2nVJ7Lf2mbaLik3BJTtC0soqBxUg1&target=eba6c0f7-c906-49d0-999d-bddb986ff66e> 
New Testament DBC30101: https://nlscatalog.loc.gov/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=1197120 <https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyu321DqefFUO7yd-XDGBOXYRIHdEApo33BPvtQRXAiAhY7YUM6j02QA305ZNr7IageEE-7xghlJlSHKZinRmeTIT0HwikFeSXYnO9z2nVJ7Lf2mbaLik3BJTtC0soqBxUg1&target=92eaacc1-16e7-48cc-bad0-7851a7b1dadc> 

 

Don't forget, if you don't have BARD we can send you the cartridge for your talking book machine,  provided by the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS). The Bible is yours to keep and like all of our materials is provided free-of-charge. Thank you to our friends at the NLS and Andrew Heiskell Library for helping us get this incredible offering up on BARD!​​​​​​​

 

If you are interested in a complete listing of our digital Talking Books, you can browse our catalog by clicking here <https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyu321DqefFUO7yd-XDGBOXYRIHdEApo33BPvtQRXAiAhY7YUM6j02QA305ZNr7IageEE-7xghlJlSHKZinRmeTIT0HwikFeSXYnO9z2nVJ7Lf2mbaLik3BJTtC0soqBxUg1&target=657a2bde-aeb3-4533-94a8-baa5f1123830> . <https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyu321DqefFUO7yd-XDGBOXYRIHdEApo33BPvtQRXAiAhY7YUM6j02QA305ZNr7IageEE-7xghlJlSHKZinRmeTIT0HwikFeSXYnO9z2nVJ7Lf2mbaLik3BJTtC0soqBxUg1&target=290a63c2-01ca-4b0c-9f21-1c1da94a6171> 

 

If you'd like to browse our complete braille catalog click here <https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyu321DqefFUO7yd-XDGBOXYRIHdEApo33BPvtQRXAiAhY7YUM6j02QA305ZNr7IageEE-7xghlJlSHKZinRmeTIT0HwikFeSXYnO9z2nVJ7Lf2mbaLik3BJTtC0soqBxUg1&target=3cd69855-4c74-437b-9c28-17eecbf06a45> . Please note, all of our braille books are for clients to keep and are available in hard copy and BRF.

 




 


	

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