<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> April 7, 2026 at 8:42:51\u202fAM EDT<br><b>To:</b> Dr.Carolyn.Peters@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>April 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-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;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;">Belated happy bday to our client Frank S. in the Diocese of Rochester who turned 86 last month. This was an extra special birthday for him as he received our large print <em>New American Bible</em> on the very same day! God works in mysterious ways and a picture's worth a thousand words. His daughter Becky sent us an email saying:</span></span><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><span style="font-family:source sans pro,helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:16px;"> <strong>"Today is my Dad\u2019s 86th birthday and guess what arrived today!?! He was so happy\u2026thank you!"</strong> </span></span><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;">We are blessed to serve him!</span></span></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;">PS If you or anyone you know is living with low vision and in need of our free large print materials, get in touch! In addition to the Bible, we provide the Missalettes for Mass if you attend a Catholic parish. All of our offerings are free-of-charge!</span></span></strong></p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span></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="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><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-size: 16px;"><font face="helvetica neue, helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif">The ladies associated with the Ancient Order of Hibernians of St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church were very kind and donated the proceeds of their November Tea to Xavier Society! Thanks to their help, we will be able to provide our braille, audio and large print materials to many more people in the Diocese of Arlington and throughout Virginia. Thanks, ladies!</font></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="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><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-size: 16px;"><font face="helvetica neue, helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif">We were delighted to come across a video shared on Facebook by a parishioner of our client Father Mike Joly. Iam writes:</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;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><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-size: 16px;"><font face="helvetica neue, helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif"></font></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><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-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-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="font-family:tahoma,verdana,segoe,sans-serif;">Fr. Mike Joly, who is blind since age 5, mentioned during his homily that physical blindness is not a big deal but spiritual blindness is really a big deal! Never seen a blind priest officiate a mass. God blessed him with a beautiful voice too! Second and 3rd session of his Parish Lenten Mission is tomorrow night and Tuesday night at 6 PM.</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><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-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-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="font-family:tahoma,verdana,segoe,sans-serif;"></span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><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-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-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;">If you'd like to listen to the video, <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CEPd6jGyC/" target="_blank" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyuc0BoqXSkADd5vKBogxLjOmtIuomo3dG38UONJdmuXXVs9AqcdwzlgwD-uYn5orRvp6MgndJz0AhE29ATX17-Zb0zd9oWgzfHZBsr37QbcC8Y9wwM_sFAjtaJ4UJfDU4E1&target=53af7851-1010-4406-a692-1283d6099550" style="text-decoration-color: none;"><strong>click here</strong></a>. 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Disability Masses:</span></span><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span>\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<br></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;">The Archdiocese of Boston is celebrating a Mass for people with disabilities on Divine Mercy Sunday (April 12) at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. For more information, please call Family Life Consultant Michael Dinsmore at 617-746-5768 or email <strong><a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:michael_dinsmore@rcab.org" target="_blank" href="mailto:michael_dinsmore@rcab.org" style="text-decoration-color: none;">michael_dinsmore@rcab.org</a></strong>. More info is also </span></span><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;">available on their website by <strong><a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.evangelizeboston.com/event/annual-mass-with-persons-with-disabilities-and-the-deaf/" target="_blank" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyuc0BoqXSkADd5vKBogxLjOmtIuomo3dG38UONJdmuXXVs9AqcdwzlgwD-uYn5orRvp6MgndJz0AhE29ATX17-Zb0zd9oWgzfHZBsr37QbcC8Y9wwM_sFAjtaJ4UJfDU4E1&target=f99cbffe-09e2-48bd-99e5-a796f8c1b2a2" style="text-decoration-color: none;">clicking here</a></strong>.</span></span><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif;">The Diocese of Wichita is celebrating a Mass for people with Disabilities on April 26 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Wichita.\u2063 For more info please contact Jessie Lopez at 316-269-3900 or <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:lopezj@catholicdioceseofwichita.org" target="_blank" href="mailto:lopezj@catholicdioceseofwichita.org" style="text-decoration-color: none;"><strong>lopezj@catholicdioceseofwichita.org</strong></a></span></span><br></li></ul><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;">2. </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><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;">3. Our client Ana Martinez in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston along with the American Council of the Blind is facilitating a new virtual Bible study via ZOOM. 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">4. 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;">5. 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_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyuc0BoqXSkADd5vKBogxLjOmtIuomo3dG38UONJdmuXXVs9AqcdwzlgwD-uYn5orRvp6MgndJz0AhE29ATX17-Zb0zd9oWgzfHZBsr37QbcC8Y9wwM_sFAjtaJ4UJfDU4E1&target=4a1b3605-3b42-4eb0-bef7-395e8f10c3e8" 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></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>Heroes of the Catholic Reformation: Saints Who Renewed the Church </em>by Joseph Pearce (BC0021, 2 volumes): The Protestant Reformation began five hundred years ago, accompanied by an age of turmoil and secularism we can recognize even in our own time. Rather than shrinking from the crisis, the Catholic Church responded with even deeper, and more genuine, reform. We can do the same today. This Catholic Reformation was accomplished by many defenders of the Faith whom we now know as saints. Their holiness, courageous deeds, and sacrifices during this renewal of the Catholic Faith demonstrate the true heroism of saintly action and provide models for defending the faith in the modern world. Diverse as they are inspiring, these heroes and saints stood up to slay \u201cthe dragons of sin\u201d while championing Church teaching. Their sacrifices left the Church \u2014 and the world \u2014 forever changed.</p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;">- <em>Bible Basics for Catholics: A New Picture of Salvation History</em> by Dr. John Bergsma (BC0019, 3 volumes): In <em>Bible Basics for Catholics</em>, bestselling author and speaker John Bergsma provides Catholics with both the big picture of the Bible by focusing on the covenant story of God's plan for all his sons and daughters. By employing a conversational style and simple illustrations throughout the book, Bergsma helps contemporary Catholics understand the ancient world of the Bible and discover how it is still meaningful for their lives today.</p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;">- <em>New Testament Basics for Catholics </em>by Dr. John Bergsma (BC0020, 6 volumes): Using a clear, conversational style, Bergsma introduces four of the most important writers in the New Testament: Matthew, Luke, Paul, and John. With humor and simple illustrations, theology professor John Bergsma focuses on Matthew, Luke, Paul, and John, whose writings comprise about 90 percent of the New Testament. The gospel of Matthew, written for Jewish Christians, illuminates the life and teachings of Christ as the long-promised Messiah. In Luke's gospel, readers will delve into the infancy and Triduum narratives, as well as the Acts of the Apostles and the life of the early Church. This leads the reader to discover St. Paul and his first and arguably greatest theological treatise: Romans.<br></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>The Scandal of Redemption: When God Liberates the Poor, Saves Sinners, and Heals Nations </em>by St. Oscar Romero (DBX1346): To find out why Pope Francis made Oscar Romero a saint, read the words that cost him his life. Three short years transformed El Salvador\u2019s Archbishop Oscar Romero from a defender of the status quo into one of the most outspoken voices of the oppressed. An assassin\u2019s bullet ended his life, but his message lives on. In March 2018 Pope Francis announced that the Catholic Church would canonize Oscar Romero, acknowledging that he is indeed a saint who was martyred for proclaiming the gospel, and that the political and social implications of that message, which so scandalized the powerful, flowed directly from Romero\u2019s faithfulness to the teachings of Jesus. These selections from Romero\u2019s diaries and radio broadcasts invite each of us to align our own lives with the way of Jesus that lifts up the poor, welcomes the broken, wins over enemies, and transforms the history of entire nations. <strong>Also available in braille and BRF. </strong><a data-cke-saved-href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqysdR1hV_HbKc_dr2eARMqTC4vbSb372zpr_CtksFPKTK0M1E-LPMIvmpxsoGLnSHkkiyMY8LOf3i7NOkiWfnZXNaWb54OKsFyovcA07N07audyB60jXfCIF_kFchUVBW541&target=331c0c6e-03e9-4820-a97f-aac479ad91e3" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyuc0BoqXSkADd5vKBogxLjOmtIuomo3dG38UONJdmuXXVs9AqcdwzlgwD-uYn5orRvp6MgndJz0AhE29ATX17-Zb0zd9oWgzfHZBsr37QbcC8Y9wwM_sFAjtaJ4UJfDU4E1&target=04a46dbc-9f43-4533-a637-d24231b19def" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm%3DoAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqysdR1hV_HbKc_dr2eARMqTC4vbSb372zpr_CtksFPKTK0M1E-LPMIvmpxsoGLnSHkkiyMY8LOf3i7NOkiWfnZXNaWb54OKsFyovcA07N07audyB60jXfCIF_kFchUVBW541%26target%3D331c0c6e-03e9-4820-a97f-aac479ad91e3&source=gmail&ust=1773760206222000&usg=AOvVaw2wkcbHOMcA3u6fWLSrjXsf" style="text-decoration-color: none;"><strong>Click here to listen to a clip.</strong></a> </p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><em>- St. Teresa of Calcutta: Missionary, Mother, Mystic</em> by Kerry Walters (DBX1141): This stirring biography follows St. Teresa\u2019s life from Macedonia to the cloister in India to the streets of Calcutta to worldwide fame and the company of the saints. Readers will be inspired by the remarkable trajectory of her life, and the love of God that propelled it. Each chapter focuses on a different period in her one-of-a-kind life and ministry, beginning with her childhood and family life, her postulancy, novitiate, commitment to the Loreto Sisters, and her twenty years (1928-48) with them in India. Then, author Kerry Walters observes the 1946 turning point in Mother Teresa\u2019s life: her sense that God was calling her to dedicate herself to serving the poor of India, her leave-taking of the Loreto Sisters, and struggle for ecclesial approval for a new religious order. He also explores her 1979 Nobel Peace Prize, relationship with John Paul II, and work in the 1980s and 90s with war victims and AIDS patients. One of the most illuminating facets of this new biography is the posthumous revelation that Mother Teresa endured a 50-year \u201cdark night of the soul,\u201d and how she persevered by realizing that it was a grace that allowed her to live Christ\u2019s Passion. Underlying all of the events of her life was the driving force behind her spirituality and ministry: her conviction that as miserable as physical hunger, lovelessness and exile are, their spiritual analogs are even worse\u2014and that both the physical and the spiritual need to be addressed for humans to live as God intends. Readers will leave inspired and strengthened in their own spirituality, with the knowledge that even the holiest among us must work to find a path\u2014and that God\u2019s love follows us even into the most challenging of circumstances. <strong>Also available in braille and BRF.</strong> <a data-cke-saved-href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqysdR1hV_HbKc_dr2eARMqTC4vbSb372zpr_CtksFPKTK0M1E-LPMIvmpxsoGLnSHkkiyMY8LOf3i7NOkiWfnZXNaWb54OKsFyovcA07N07audyB60jXfCIF_kFchUVBW541&target=3c934457-5439-4f29-a583-f3984cb366ba" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyuc0BoqXSkADd5vKBogxLjOmtIuomo3dG38UONJdmuXXVs9AqcdwzlgwD-uYn5orRvp6MgndJz0AhE29ATX17-Zb0zd9oWgzfHZBsr37QbcC8Y9wwM_sFAjtaJ4UJfDU4E1&target=2342f1b8-1c7f-43e6-b7c0-b40f8cfdf9c4" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm%3DoAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqysdR1hV_HbKc_dr2eARMqTC4vbSb372zpr_CtksFPKTK0M1E-LPMIvmpxsoGLnSHkkiyMY8LOf3i7NOkiWfnZXNaWb54OKsFyovcA07N07audyB60jXfCIF_kFchUVBW541%26target%3D3c934457-5439-4f29-a583-f3984cb366ba&source=gmail&ust=1773760206222000&usg=AOvVaw0j10RooIDdAkcyjzZUSkeb" style="text-decoration-color: none;"><strong>Click here to listen to a clip.\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b</strong></a></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><em>- St. Patrick: His Confession and Other Works </em>translated by Father Neil Xavier O'Donoghue (DBX0974): St. Patrick: His Confession and Other Works provides the reader with an excellent perspective on this beloved Saint, making him even more relevant for modern times. This book includes two of the Saint's written works: Confession and Letter to Coroticus and His Soldiers, providing a deeper understanding of the Saint who converted Ireland. This concise volume also features an introduction to The Life of St. Patrick; the beautiful discourse by Pope John Paul II given in Drogheda, Ireland; a newly composed Novena based on early Irish sources; and the Official Mass of St. Patrick. With all this book has to offer, there exists a hope that it will leave the reader with a greater appreciation of this courageous Saint. <strong>Also available in braille and BRF. </strong><a data-cke-saved-href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqysdR1hV_HbKc_dr2eARMqTC4vbSb372zpr_CtksFPKTK0M1E-LPMIvmpxsoGLnSHkkiyMY8LOf3i7NOkiWfnZXNaWb54OKsFyovcA07N07audyB60jXfCIF_kFchUVBW541&target=572de002-e18c-4fa7-a087-60868e901003" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyuc0BoqXSkADd5vKBogxLjOmtIuomo3dG38UONJdmuXXVs9AqcdwzlgwD-uYn5orRvp6MgndJz0AhE29ATX17-Zb0zd9oWgzfHZBsr37QbcC8Y9wwM_sFAjtaJ4UJfDU4E1&target=5d2772dd-3090-4b87-a0a9-de4cc5c8ffcd" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm%3DoAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqysdR1hV_HbKc_dr2eARMqTC4vbSb372zpr_CtksFPKTK0M1E-LPMIvmpxsoGLnSHkkiyMY8LOf3i7NOkiWfnZXNaWb54OKsFyovcA07N07audyB60jXfCIF_kFchUVBW541%26target%3D572de002-e18c-4fa7-a087-60868e901003&source=gmail&ust=1773760206222000&usg=AOvVaw0uKN0X2avqwcXR7UlTqESZ" style="text-decoration-color: none;"><strong>Click here to listen to a clip.</strong></a> </p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><em>- Hildegard of Bingen: Discovering the Woman of Light </em>by Lyn H. Doucet (DBX0947): Saint Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) is one of the most inspiring figures in Christianity: a Doctor of the Church, visionary mystic, powerful composer of hymns, artist, and philosopher. Now, you have the opportunity to know Hildegard intimately in this program on her life and spirituality. The story of her stunning visionary life and images of her great works of art have come down to us through the centuries. They are priceless gifts birthed from her long life as a Benedictine nun. Embark on this journey through Hildegard's life and works. Lyn Doucet delivers these excellent lectures in her signature Southern voice. Hildegard created major texts of theology and cosmology accompanied by rich and powerfully beautiful illuminations: paintings derived directly from her visions. Hildegard also created lovely music for her nuns to sing, and her music is still widely popular today. She worked as a physician in her monasteries and wrote two books on the natural world and healing. Her letters to popes, kings, bishops, monks, nuns, and laypeople continue to offer an amazing glimpse into her life and times. Hildegard's understanding of all things great and small was ahead of its time, and her relationship with God continues to speak powerfully to us in our own era. Blessed John Paul II called Hildegard a "light for her people and her time." Spend some time with this inspiring Doctor of the Church and discover how her mystical light continues to guide us today. <a data-cke-saved-href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqysdR1hV_HbKc_dr2eARMqTC4vbSb372zpr_CtksFPKTK0M1E-LPMIvmpxsoGLnSHkkiyMY8LOf3i7NOkiWfnZXNaWb54OKsFyovcA07N07audyB60jXfCIF_kFchUVBW541&target=ebb64ba2-aac5-434d-9f4b-61aac78abac9" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyuc0BoqXSkADd5vKBogxLjOmtIuomo3dG38UONJdmuXXVs9AqcdwzlgwD-uYn5orRvp6MgndJz0AhE29ATX17-Zb0zd9oWgzfHZBsr37QbcC8Y9wwM_sFAjtaJ4UJfDU4E1&target=84e7abe1-30dc-418f-afcd-790064403487" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm%3DoAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqysdR1hV_HbKc_dr2eARMqTC4vbSb372zpr_CtksFPKTK0M1E-LPMIvmpxsoGLnSHkkiyMY8LOf3i7NOkiWfnZXNaWb54OKsFyovcA07N07audyB60jXfCIF_kFchUVBW541%26target%3Debb64ba2-aac5-434d-9f4b-61aac78abac9&source=gmail&ust=1773760206222000&usg=AOvVaw2VpoNeSRUgK2Dnb9AOsikA" 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>- Thérèse of Lisieux: Wisdom's Daughter </em>by Dr. Keith J. Egan (DBX1017): When Thérèse Martin died not yet 25 years old in the small town of Lisieux, no one could have predicted that the Catholic Church would honor her as a saint and Doctor of the Church. Having lived a modest, secluded life, Thérèse thought of herself merely as a \u201cgrain of sand\u201d and called herself the Little Flower. Despite her obscurity during her lifetime, however, her posthumously published autobiography, The Story of a Soul, became a modern spiritual classic and continues to touch the hearts of the faithful worldwide.Join Carmelite spirituality expert Dr. Keith Egan in exploring the life, works, and legacy of this inspiring saint. These lectures provide invaluable insight into her life and writings. Whether new to or familiar with St. Thérèse, you will be inspired to read her words afresh, discovering layers of meaning within seemingly simple statements. Thérèse's \u201cLittle Way\u201d provides us with a powerful model of simplicity and commitment to God. Thérèse of Lisieux: Wisdom\u2019s Daughter explores the wisdom that the youngest Doctor of the Church shares with anyone who seeks to lead a more deeply spiritual, committed life. Thérèse\u2019s wisdom was a gift of God - a gift that is now available for you to cherish. <a data-cke-saved-href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqysdR1hV_HbKc_dr2eARMqTC4vbSb372zpr_CtksFPKTK0M1E-LPMIvmpxsoGLnSHkkiyMY8LOf3i7NOkiWfnZXNaWb54OKsFyovcA07N07audyB60jXfCIF_kFchUVBW541&target=086a21d0-27b7-4374-9e6f-630f3515be67" href="https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm=oAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyuc0BoqXSkADd5vKBogxLjOmtIuomo3dG38UONJdmuXXVs9AqcdwzlgwD-uYn5orRvp6MgndJz0AhE29ATX17-Zb0zd9oWgzfHZBsr37QbcC8Y9wwM_sFAjtaJ4UJfDU4E1&target=871e8a62-9590-48b1-bf61-60875642a91c" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://app.dvcomms.net/api/Communication/Click?prm%3DoAlYnDQ4HhTGb6lyxcG-F5ICC6fB8llFK9GWUwWi4bNtLJ6RnzR3NynodHP1Szwf9_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqysdR1hV_HbKc_dr2eARMqTC4vbSb372zpr_CtksFPKTK0M1E-LPMIvmpxsoGLnSHkkiyMY8LOf3i7NOkiWfnZXNaWb54OKsFyovcA07N07audyB60jXfCIF_kFchUVBW541%26target%3D086a21d0-27b7-4374-9e6f-630f3515be67&source=gmail&ust=1773760206222000&usg=AOvVaw0UgwTzFmGkjD_k0sVmFy9u" style="text-decoration-color: none;"><strong>Click here to listen to a clip</strong></a>.</p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;"><br></p><p style="display: block; margin: 0;">- <em>St. Rose of Lima: The Flower of the New World </em>by Florence Mary Capes (DBX0989): This book tells the story of St. Rose of Lima, a Peruvian woman who became the first saint canonized in the Americas. The book explores her life, from her early childhood to her death at the age of 31. It covers her devotion to God, her asceticism, and her many miracles. The book also provides a historical and cultural context for St. Rose's life, describing the social and religious conditions of Peru during the 16th century. 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It was, however, a shock to her family when, refusing marriage, she insisted on giving her life totally to God. Her career was extraordinary. In that confused and dangerous era of history, the Pope was living at Avignon: Catherine persuaded him to return to Rome. The City-States of Italy were at war with each other: Catherine subdued them. There was pestilence: Catherine served and saved. She performed miracles, she received the stigmata, she drew about her a crowd of devoted men and women. A saint who would not let the Lord God alone, she really did lay siege to heaven-and changed the face of her world. 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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_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyuc0BoqXSkADd5vKBogxLjOmtIuomo3dG38UONJdmuXXVs9AqcdwzlgwD-uYn5orRvp6MgndJz0AhE29ATX17-Zb0zd9oWgzfHZBsr37QbcC8Y9wwM_sFAjtaJ4UJfDU4E1&target=4c1a6ad7-b01c-4726-92ed-7f0c15806100" 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_P9dU5THsylKhxdTR0WwnEPuzOQnuoBZjMyUYDRqyuc0BoqXSkADd5vKBogxLjOmtIuomo3dG38UONJdmuXXVs9AqcdwzlgwD-uYn5orRvp6MgndJz0AhE29ATX17-Zb0zd9oWgzfHZBsr37QbcC8Y9wwM_sFAjtaJ4UJfDU4E1&target=fbea1e78-0c84-4d76-aa9f-961bb45c975e" 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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