<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">rev. Dr. Carolyn Peters, Ohio National Federation Of The Blind, board member. Ohio Communities Of Faith division, President. Miami Valley Chapter, President. 937-657-5134<div></div><div>Dr.carolyn.peters@gmail.com</div><div><br></div><div>\U0001f469\u200d\U0001f9af</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Malachy Fallon <malachy@xaviersocietyfortheblind.org><br><b>Date:</b> February 5, 2026 at 9:08:43\u202fAM EST<br><b>To:</b> Dr.Carolyn.Peters@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>February 2026 news from Xavier Society for the Blind</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> Malachy Fallon <malachy@xaviersocietyfortheblind.org><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff
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<![endif]--><div class="mj-column-per-100 outlook-group-fix" style="vertical-align:top;display:inline-block;direction:ltr;font-size:13px;text-align:left;width:100%;"><table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; word-wrap: break-word; background: #fffbfb; font-size: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;" align="center" background="#fffbfb"><div style="cursor:auto;color:#2a5784;font-family:Arial;font-size:24px;font-weight:600;line-height:22px;text-align:center;"><p style="display: block; margin: 0;">XSB in the News</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><!--[if mso | IE]>
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<![endif]--><div class="mj-column-per-100 outlook-group-fix" style="vertical-align:top;display:inline-block;direction:ltr;font-size:13px;text-align:left;width:100%;"><table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; word-wrap: break-word; font-size: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;" align="left"><div style="cursor:auto;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:22px;text-align:left;"><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;">Check out this great article from <em>The Catholic Voice</em> featuring our braille patron Barbara Lassen in California! Barbara is one of our favorite patrons. In this article, she talks about her faith, the materials she has received from us, and the buzz she made after reading at the Easter Vigil for the first time. Let's just say, the other parishioners thought she had memorized the readings as she recited perfectly in the dark! We are delighted to provide her with the materials she needs to learn about and practice her faith at Saint Francis of Assisi in the Diocese of Oakland. <strong><a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.oakdiocese.org/god-at-my-fingertips-how-xavier-society-for-the-blind-helps-oaklands-sight-impaired/" target="_blank" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqytMmFjMIMZpf3IPQ9GGFGme-FrsWMUmyxiBQuCv_ZRhnvA2AaQr8jMA1jqOcj8ifNJAM8_xgGjLYg2zbBDtjQ-jvJ1GsVyTFgFg-TaMsl2Ee0ZlIj8oxYOdN_1_RUq93oQ1&target=d1e45db8-c64b-456b-a21f-0064adccdac7" style="text-decoration-color: none;">Click here</a></strong> to read more.</span></span></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><!--[if mso | IE]>
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<![endif]--><div class="mj-column-per-50 outlook-group-fix" style="vertical-align:top;display:inline-block;direction:ltr;font-size:13px;text-align:left;width:100%;"><table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; word-wrap: break-word; font-size: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;" align="left"><div style="cursor:auto;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:22px;text-align:left;"><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;">Many thanks to the Diocese of Wichita for including a great article in <em>Catholic Advance</em>, the Diocese's e-newsletter. Featured in the article is our braille client Kirk Ford, a parishioner and lector at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Kirk flew the flag for XSB this Braille Literacy Month and always does! We are blessed to serve him. <strong><a data-cke-saved-href="https://xaviersocietyfortheblind.org/in-the-news" target="_blank" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqytMmFjMIMZpf3IPQ9GGFGme-FrsWMUmyxiBQuCv_ZRhnvA2AaQr8jMA1jqOcj8ifNJAM8_xgGjLYg2zbBDtjQ-jvJ1GsVyTFgFg-TaMsl2Ee0ZlIj8oxYOdN_1_RUq93oQ1&target=ef4e3f3d-689c-464c-95f0-955489d03fcf" style="text-decoration-color: none;">Click here</a></strong> to read more.</span></span></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><!--[if mso | IE]>
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<![endif]--><div class="mj-column-per-50 outlook-group-fix" style="vertical-align:top;display:inline-block;direction:ltr;font-size:13px;text-align:left;width:100%;"><table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; word-wrap: break-word; font-size: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;" align="left"><div style="cursor:auto;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:22px;text-align:left;"><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;">A few weeks ago, we transcribed some materials for our braille client Jerry D. in the Diocese of Burlington, Vermont. Jerry was interested in joining the Secular Franciscan Order in his town. We were delighted to assist him and we received this lovely letter from Order's Treasurer:</span></span></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><strong><span style="font-family:source sans pro,helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:16px;">"Dear Sir or Madame, the St. Mary of the Angels of the Secular Franciscan Order very much appreciates you translating our Rule and <em>The Franciscan Journey</em> for our newcomer Jerry Doody. We're finding Jerry to have sings of the presence of a vocation in our Order. Kindly find enclosed a check for $50 for your Society. We hope this humble donation will help you with your very important ongoing work. May St. Francis of Assisi pray for your continued success."</span></span></strong></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;">Thank you for your kind words and support! We look forward to serving Jerry again in the future!\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b</span></span></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><!--[if mso | IE]>
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<![endif]--><div class="mj-column-per-50 outlook-group-fix" style="vertical-align:top;display:inline-block;direction:ltr;font-size:13px;text-align:left;width:100%;"><table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; word-wrap: break-word; font-size: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;" align="left"><div style="cursor:auto;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:22px;text-align:left;"><p style="display: block; text-align: left; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:13px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-variant-caps:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="letter-spacing:normal"><span style="orphans:2"><span style="text-transform:none"><span style="widows:2"><span style="word-spacing:0px"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="display:block"><font face="helvetica neue, helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px">January was Braille Literacy Month, in honor of Louis Braille's birth month! Our friends at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York were kind enough to share a lovely post celebrating World Braille Day (January 4). They added:</span></font></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="display: block; text-align: left; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; text-align: left; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:13px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-variant-caps:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="letter-spacing:normal"><span style="orphans:2"><span style="text-transform:none"><span style="widows:2"><span style="word-spacing:0px"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="display:block"><font face="helvetica neue, helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>"Today we celebrate World Braille Day to raise awareness of the importance of braille as a means of communication for blind and visually impaired people." </strong></span></font></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="display: block; text-align: left; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; text-align: left; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:13px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-variant-caps:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="letter-spacing:normal"><span style="orphans:2"><span style="text-transform:none"><span style="widows:2"><span style="word-spacing:0px"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="display:block"><font face="helvetica neue, helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b</strong>Thanks for helping us get the word out!</span></font></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><!--[if mso | IE]>
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<![endif]--><div class="mj-column-per-50 outlook-group-fix" style="vertical-align:top;display:inline-block;direction:ltr;font-size:13px;text-align:left;width:100%;"><table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; word-wrap: break-word; font-size: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;" align="left"><div style="cursor:auto;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:22px;text-align:left;"><p style="display: block; text-align: left; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:13px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal;"><span style="font-variant-caps: normal;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="orphans: 2;"><span style="text-transform: none;"><span style="widows: 2;"><span style="word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="text-decoration-thickness: initial;"><span style="text-decoration-style: initial;"><span style="text-decoration-color: initial;"><span style="display: block;"><font face="helvetica neue, helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif" style=""><span style="font-size: 16px;">Popular radio host Teresa Tomeo is the author of several titles available in our braille and Talking Book library. She came across the <strong><a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.ncregister.com/features/the-xavier-society-for-the-blind-at-125-years" target="_blank" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqytMmFjMIMZpf3IPQ9GGFGme-FrsWMUmyxiBQuCv_ZRhnvA2AaQr8jMA1jqOcj8ifNJAM8_xgGjLYg2zbBDtjQ-jvJ1GsVyTFgFg-TaMsl2Ee0ZlIj8oxYOdN_1_RUq93oQ1&target=67161062-7ba3-4e90-ab78-d8a7e7e56fa1" style="text-decoration-color: none;">great article</a></strong> about our 125th Anniversary in the <em>National Catholic Register </em>and shared:</span></font></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="display: block; text-align: left; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; text-align: left; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: normal;"><span style="font-variant-caps: normal;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="orphans: 2;"><span style="text-transform: none;"><span style="widows: 2;"><span style="word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="text-decoration-thickness: initial;"><span style="text-decoration-style: initial;"><span style="text-decoration-color: initial;"><span style="display: block; font-size: 18px;"><font face="playfair display, georgia, times new roman, serif"><b>I am honored that some of my books are available to the blind at the Xavier Society for the Blind! Kudos to them and may they have a blessed and successful New Year!</b></font></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="display: block; text-align: left; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; text-align: left; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:13px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-variant-caps:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="letter-spacing:normal"><span style="orphans:2"><span style="text-transform:none"><span style="widows:2"><span style="word-spacing:0px"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="display:block"><font face="helvetica neue, helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Thanks, Teresa! If any patrons are interested in her books, you can browse them by <a data-cke-saved-href="https://xsfb.klas.com/search/search.jsf?q=tomeo&f=-Digital+Serial*medium_ss%3ADigital%5C+Serial*-Hymn*localsubject_ss%3AHymn&i=_text_&s=-dateadded_dt" target="_blank" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqytMmFjMIMZpf3IPQ9GGFGme-FrsWMUmyxiBQuCv_ZRhnvA2AaQr8jMA1jqOcj8ifNJAM8_xgGjLYg2zbBDtjQ-jvJ1GsVyTFgFg-TaMsl2Ee0ZlIj8oxYOdN_1_RUq93oQ1&target=d0646e55-208c-400d-ba39-71946acb9978" style="text-decoration-color: none;">clicking here</a>.</span></font></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><!--[if mso | IE]>
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The Bible study happens weekly on Fridays at 9 p.m. Eastern. Ana adds, "The aim of the study is for people to develop or strengthen a personal relationship with Jesus, and to receive training on how to go out and evangelize those around them."<br>For the zoom link or to subscribe to the community's email list please reach out to <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:community@acb.org?subject=Link%20to%20Bible%20Study%20requested" target="_blank" href="mailto:community@acb.org?subject=Link%20to%20Bible%20Study%20requested" style="text-decoration-color: none;">community@acb.org</a>. You can also get more info directly from Ana herself by emailing her at <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:martinezana770@gmail.com?subject=Bible%20study%20info" target="_blank" href="mailto:martinezana770@gmail.com?subject=Bible%20study%20info" style="text-decoration-color: none;">martinezana770@gmail.com</a></span></font></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><font face="helvetica neue, helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px">2. Have you heard the great news about the Good News? Our New American Bible is now available on BARD. That's right, if you are a patron of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) you can download our professionally recorded audio Bible to your smart device. We are so proud of this Bible - it is professionally recorded and produced and we think our patrons and many other NLS subscribers will enjoy having the Word of God in a format accessible to them. </span></font></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><font face="helvetica neue, helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Here are the call numbers, make sure you're signed in to your BARD account.</span></font></p><ul><li><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;"><em>Old Testament</em> DBC30100</span></span></strong></li><li><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;"><em>New Testament </em>DBC30101</span></span></strong></li></ul><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;">3. The <em><strong>New American Bible (Revised Edition)</strong> </em>is also available in large print, both downloadable and in hard copy (13 volumes). This is the translation approved by the USCCB and includes notes for each book of the Bible. It is in size 22 font, sans serif; very similar to the font and size right here. Registered patrons interested in downloading can do so by <a data-cke-saved-href="https://xsfb.klas.com/title/summary.jsf?id=10397312.5432" target="_blank" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqytMmFjMIMZpf3IPQ9GGFGme-FrsWMUmyxiBQuCv_ZRhnvA2AaQr8jMA1jqOcj8ifNJAM8_xgGjLYg2zbBDtjQ-jvJ1GsVyTFgFg-TaMsl2Ee0ZlIj8oxYOdN_1_RUq93oQ1&target=3c34f151-c317-456d-8bf8-633f1270bebc" style="text-decoration-color: none;">clicking here</a>. You will need to log-in using your username and password. Once signed in, click the download link on the screen. If you need your log-in details, or are not yet a patron but would like to register, please contact our Client Services Coordinator Saul Buchalter at <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:clientservices@xaviersocietyfortheblind.org?subject=Large%20print%20Bible%20download" target="_blank" href="mailto:clientservices@xaviersocietyfortheblind.org?subject=Large%20print%20Bible%20download" style="text-decoration-color: none;">clientservices@xaviersocietyfortheblind.org</a>. You can also reach him via phone at 800-637-9193 or 212-473-7800.</span></span></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;">If you know of someone interested in our large print Bible, please have them get in touch! In addition to the Bible, we also produce the Missalette in large print which may be of interest. We are looking to serve many more people in need of materials to practice their Faith, and all of our offerings are provided free of charge!</span></span></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;">PS If you're interested in alternative formats, we have select books of the Bible available in hard-copy braille, and the entire Bible can be downloaded from our website in BRF (braille ready file).</span></span></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;">4. </span>Our client Robert Furtado shared this great outreach group available for anyone to join: St. Lucy's Guide meets weekly on Sundays at 4 p.m. Eastern via Zoom. If you or a family member has a disability come share the Scripture, learn about resources, assistive technology, and personal experiences of others. For more information including links to the ZOOM meetings, please e-mail <strong><a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:stlucysguide@gmail.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:stlucysguide@gmail.com" style="text-decoration-color: none;">stlucysguide@gmail.com</a>.</strong></span></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><!--[if mso | IE]>
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This saves paper, time, and keeps our embossers cool!</strong></span></span></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;">- <em>The Eight Doors of the Kingdom: Meditations on the Beatitudes </em>by Fr. Jacques Philippe (B2047, 3 volumes): The Gospel of St. Matthew Shares with us astonishing words of Jesus: a promise of everlasting happiness, far removed from the usual recipes for gratification. Blessed are the poor in spirit! Blessed are those who mourn! Happy are the meek!... Fr. Jacques shares with us a profound clarity to the full scope of meaning behind Christ's eight beatitudes, and in turn, outlines for us a way in which we can live them in our daily lives. We learn how each beatitude gives insight into how we can situate ourselves in an honest and fulfilling relationship with God, with oneself, and with others, and how to confront head-on the difficult realities of life.</p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><strong>AUDIO: Compatible with the Talking Book Machines<em> </em>provided for free by the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled of the Library of Congress:</strong></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;">- <em>May I Have This Dance?: An Invitation to Faithful Prayer Throughout the Year </em>by Joyce Rupp (DBX1345): Far too many devotional books are sleep-inducing with their familiar pieties and uninspired homilies. Not so with this imaginative Christian work by Joyce Rupp, a member of the Servite (Servants of Mary) community. She is well known for her ministries as a writer, spiritual "midwife," and retreat leader. In <em>May I Have This Dance?</em>, with a sure hand, she exposes the fear of change that keeps us resistant to the dance. From her deep grasp of the unyielding soil of human nature she entreats: let God till your heart. This title explores twelve themes, including The Road to Life and The Playground of God, following each with prayer suggestions such as litanies, guided meditations, and journal keeping. <strong>Also available in braille and BRF. <a data-cke-saved-href="https://youtu.be/5CVVkqbXnXk" target="_blank" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqytMmFjMIMZpf3IPQ9GGFGme-FrsWMUmyxiBQuCv_ZRhnvA2AaQr8jMA1jqOcj8ifNJAM8_xgGjLYg2zbBDtjQ-jvJ1GsVyTFgFg-TaMsl2Ee0ZlIj8oxYOdN_1_RUq93oQ1&target=6b8f199b-3abd-4418-898f-9ac11faf40f9" style="text-decoration-color: none;">Click here to listen to a clip.</a></strong></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;">- <em>Living Gently in a Violent World: The Prophetic Witness of Weakness</em> by Stanley Hauerwas and Jean Vanier (DBX0833): How are Christians to live in a violent and wounded world? Rather than contending for privilege by wielding power and authority, we can witness prophetically from a position of weakness. The church has much to learn from an often overlooked community - those with disabilities. In this fascinating book, theologian Stanley Hauerwas collaborates with Jean Vanier, founder of the worldwide L'Arche communities. For many years, Hauerwas has reflected on the lives of people with disability, the political significance of community, and how the experience of disability addresses the weaknesses and failures of liberal society. And L'Arche provides a unique model of inclusive community that is underpinned by a deep spirituality and theology. Together, Vanier and Hauerwas carefully explore the contours of a countercultural community that embodies a different way of being and witnesses to a new order - one marked by radical forms of gentleness, peacemaking and faithfulness. The authors' explorations shed light on what it means to be human and how we are to live. The robust voice of Hauerwas and the gentle words of Vanier offer a synergy of ideas that, if listened to carefully, will lead the church to a fresh practicing of peace, love and friendship. This invigorating conversation is for everyday Christians who desire to live faithfully in a world that is violent and broken. <a data-cke-saved-href="https://youtu.be/D57qzixm66A" target="_blank" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqytMmFjMIMZpf3IPQ9GGFGme-FrsWMUmyxiBQuCv_ZRhnvA2AaQr8jMA1jqOcj8ifNJAM8_xgGjLYg2zbBDtjQ-jvJ1GsVyTFgFg-TaMsl2Ee0ZlIj8oxYOdN_1_RUq93oQ1&target=b171a47b-5905-46f7-9938-c9d7371bd10a" style="text-decoration-color: none;"><strong>Click here to listen to a preview.</strong></a></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;">- <em>Lord Have Mercy: The Healing Power of Confession </em>by Scott Hahn (DBX1152): Drawing on the history of ancient Israel, the Gospels, the writings of the early Church, and the lives of the saints, Hahn reveals the living, scriptural heart of the Church\u2019s teachings on penance, forgiveness, and reconciliation. It is a story that begins with the sin of Adam and Eve, continues in the biographies of Moses, King David, and the Apostle Peter, and reverberates in the lives of believers today. Hahn presents the Catholic and biblical perspective on sin and mercy, elucidating in clear, easily understood language the true import of Jesus\u2019 simple, yet profound promise\u2013\u201cI am the door; if anyone enters by Me, he will be saved (John 10:9)." Lord, Have Mercy offers thoughtful, authoritative insights into controversial issues and disputed doctrines in a manner that will enlighten lay readers yet is thorough enough for scholars to appreciate. More than just a Bible study, it is a guide for the perplexed, providing practical advice and inspiration that will help readers come to a deeper knowledge of themselves and of Jesus through the sacrament of penance. <a data-cke-saved-href="https://youtu.be/2WPwS6df4W4" target="_blank" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqytMmFjMIMZpf3IPQ9GGFGme-FrsWMUmyxiBQuCv_ZRhnvA2AaQr8jMA1jqOcj8ifNJAM8_xgGjLYg2zbBDtjQ-jvJ1GsVyTFgFg-TaMsl2Ee0ZlIj8oxYOdN_1_RUq93oQ1&target=2b4596f7-fbba-4211-b4d2-5b70bcc9e6cd" style="text-decoration-color: none;"><strong>Click here to listen to a preview.</strong></a></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;">- <em>A Book Of Angels: Stories Of Angels In The Bible</em> by Marigold Hunt (DBX1310): Modern believers may be tempted to look upon angels as one of the more fanciful elements of Scripture, but this illuminating and entertaining collection of angel stories from the Bible shows that there are just too many angels for them to be metaphorical, allegorical, or unimportant. So that children will come to know and learn to revere angels, Marigold Hunt explains what angels are (and are not!). <a data-cke-saved-href="https://youtu.be/10aSh3b6JXA" target="_blank" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqytMmFjMIMZpf3IPQ9GGFGme-FrsWMUmyxiBQuCv_ZRhnvA2AaQr8jMA1jqOcj8ifNJAM8_xgGjLYg2zbBDtjQ-jvJ1GsVyTFgFg-TaMsl2Ee0ZlIj8oxYOdN_1_RUq93oQ1&target=5a659ae2-122c-438e-889d-d34f314e2417" style="text-decoration-color: none;"><strong>Click here to listen to a preview.</strong></a></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;">- <em>Archbishop Romero: Martyr of Salvador </em>by Placido Erdozain (DBX0513): \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bPortrait of the martyred Archbishop by a priest who worked with Romero in San Salvador. Archbishop Romero was a prelate of the Catholic Church in El Salvador who served as the fourth Archbishop of San Salvador. He spoke out against poverty, social injustice, assassinations, and torture amid a growing war between left-wing and right-wing forces. In 1980, Romero was assassinated while celebrating Mass in the chapel of the Hospital of Divine Providence. Archbishop Romero was recently named "Blessed" by Pope Francis. <strong><a data-cke-saved-href="https://youtu.be/aSGFY2-tGWM" target="_blank" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqytMmFjMIMZpf3IPQ9GGFGme-FrsWMUmyxiBQuCv_ZRhnvA2AaQr8jMA1jqOcj8ifNJAM8_xgGjLYg2zbBDtjQ-jvJ1GsVyTFgFg-TaMsl2Ee0ZlIj8oxYOdN_1_RUq93oQ1&target=0fc6593f-5e50-4aa4-9c0d-97a4f423288b" style="text-decoration-color: none;">Click here to listen to a preview.</a></strong></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;">- <em>Collected Writings of Pope Francis </em>(DBX1101): A collection of six short pamphlets from <em>Our Sunday Visitor</em>: Eight Ways to A Merciful Life, How to Pray the Rosary, Notes on The Joy of the Gospel, How to Make A Good Confession, and Living the Beatitudes: Path to a Happy Life. <strong>Many of these booklets are also available in braille and BRF</strong>. <a data-cke-saved-href="https://youtu.be/Pu9grN_-980" target="_blank" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqytMmFjMIMZpf3IPQ9GGFGme-FrsWMUmyxiBQuCv_ZRhnvA2AaQr8jMA1jqOcj8ifNJAM8_xgGjLYg2zbBDtjQ-jvJ1GsVyTFgFg-TaMsl2Ee0ZlIj8oxYOdN_1_RUq93oQ1&target=e8fe356b-db44-48ba-be89-a51ba77c7220" style="text-decoration-color: none;"><strong>Click here to listen to a preview.</strong></a></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><!--[if mso | IE]>
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Some of our braille books in particular can often <strong>cost upwards of $1,000</strong>, taking up to 6 months to produce. Yet on a weekly basis, Xavier Society for the Blind ships reading materials to people all over the United States and throughout the world. Please help us continue this important ministry by sending your gift today.</span></span></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;"><b>You can make a difference all year long when you make a monthly gift to XSB. For as little as $10 a month, you can help provide materials like the Mass Propers to our clients. Your gift literally puts faith at their fingertips! </b>Donate securely on our website by <strong><a data-cke-saved-href="https://app.donorview.com/Pn4p" target="_blank" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqytMmFjMIMZpf3IPQ9GGFGme-FrsWMUmyxiBQuCv_ZRhnvA2AaQr8jMA1jqOcj8ifNJAM8_xgGjLYg2zbBDtjQ-jvJ1GsVyTFgFg-TaMsl2Ee0ZlIj8oxYOdN_1_RUq93oQ1&target=dab504c7-d6e1-4713-a9d1-2d03859e614c" style="text-decoration-color: none;">clicking here</a></strong>. If you wish to donate, but prefer to do it over the phone you can always call our office at (212) 473-7800 or (800) 637-9193. Our Fundraising and Communications Manager, Aisling Redican, will be happy to assist you.</span></span></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;">If you are on Facebook, you can raise funds by starting a fundraiser of Xavier Society for the Blind. Sometimes people raise money on Facebook in honor of their birthdays, anniversaries, etc. More information <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.facebook.com/fundraisers?birthday&source=help_center_how_to_create_birthday_fundraiser" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqytMmFjMIMZpf3IPQ9GGFGme-FrsWMUmyxiBQuCv_ZRhnvA2AaQr8jMA1jqOcj8ifNJAM8_xgGjLYg2zbBDtjQ-jvJ1GsVyTFgFg-TaMsl2Ee0ZlIj8oxYOdN_1_RUq93oQ1&target=39a2e1b2-b057-487e-ad44-7f5263029cf3" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-color: none;">can be found here.</a> </span></span>\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b</p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Last, but certainly not least, we need your help to spread word of our mission! Please inform your parish, diocese, friends and family of the good work we do. We are trying to reach a wider audience of people in need in new and innovative ways, and word of mouth is always a great way to do that. With your help we will be able to provide our materials for another 120+ years!</strong></span></span></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><!--[if mso | IE]>
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