
My Burden Is Light
Saint John of Avila
Christ’s words ring true for this earthly life that we must endure in order to, hopefully, attain eternal rest with Him in heaven. Our fallen world is full of sufferings and struggles; from the everyday aggravations to the life-altering sorrows that we sometimes face. Yet, Christ assures us that His “yoke is sweet and [His] burden light.” This is so because He always helps us carry our crosses throughout this life and because the ultimate battle is already won, thanks to Christ’s love for us. Yet we must remain vigilant.
Saint John of Avila, the 34th Doctor of the Church, gave numerous sermons on this subject, in which he offers the consolation of Christ’s own example and that of saints, like St. Francis of Assisi. St. John never failed to instruct, edify, and challenge those who listened attentively to his sermons. Within these sermons, we too can find renewed strength as we embrace the redemptive suffering of this life and hope for the beatific vision in the next.
Published for the first time in English, this carefully translated work of St. John’s selected sermons will be a great spiritual aid to any soul along his path to holiness.
Duration - 6h 19m.
Author - Saint John of Avila.
Narrator - Kevin O'Brien.
Published Date - Saturday, 04 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2024 TAN Books ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Christ’s words ring true for this earthly life that we must endure in order to, hopefully, attain eternal rest with Him in heaven. Our fallen world is full of sufferings and struggles; from the everyday aggravations to the life-altering sorrows that we sometimes face. Yet, Christ assures us that His “yoke is sweet and [His] burden light.” This is so because He always helps us carry our crosses throughout this life and because the ultimate battle is already won, thanks to Christ’s love for us. Yet we must remain vigilant. Saint John of Avila, the 34th Doctor of the Church, gave numerous sermons on this subject, in which he offers the consolation of Christ’s own example and that of saints, like St. Francis of Assisi. St. John never failed to instruct, edify, and challenge those who listened attentively to his sermons. Within these sermons, we too can find renewed strength as we embrace the redemptive suffering of this life and hope for the beatific vision in the next. Published for the first time in English, this carefully translated work of St. John’s selected sermons will be a great spiritual aid to any soul along his path to holiness. Duration - 6h 19m. Author - Saint John of Avila. Narrator - Kevin O'Brien. Published Date - Saturday, 04 January 2025. Copyright - © 2024 TAN Books ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:29
Introduction
Duration:00:04:41
Translator's Note on the Text
Duration:00:01:18
Part 1: Sermon 8 - Motives for Laboring in the Vineyard of the Lord
Duration:00:56:51
Sermon 9: To Fight Manfully Against the Tempter
Duration:00:36:42
Sermon 10: Let Us Conquer God in Prayer
Duration:00:36:54
Part 2: Sermon 16 - The Life of Christ, a Pilgrimage
Duration:00:20:52
Sermon 37: Processions of Passion and Procession of Joy
Duration:01:13:18
Part 3: Sermon 63 - Who Would See this Girl Fight with God
Duration:00:42:55
Sermon 78: He Who Loves Me, Let Him Deny Himself
Duration:01:12:24
Sermon 80: Awaken Our Sleep, Lord; Arouse Our Care
Duration:00:32:30
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:43