Saint Charles Borromeo: A Sketch of the Reforming Cardinal
Louise M. Stacpoole-Kenny
Play
Length 5 h 18 min
Chapters 34
First published 1911
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)
Chapters
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01 - The Brightness of God Read by Maria Therese 8:36
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02 - The Key of Italy Read by Maria Therese 5:48
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03 - Election of Pius IV - 'Vatican Nights' Read by Maria Therese 11:09
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04 - Death of Count Frederick Read by Maria Therese 9:34
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05 - The Council of Trent Read by Maria Therese 6:11
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06 - The Church at Peace - The Apostle of Rome Read by Maria Therese 12:27
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07 - The City of the Plains Read by Maria Therese 5:54
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08 - A Nest of Saints Read by Maria Therese 9:03
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09 - The Mission of Charles Borromeo Read by Maria Therese 6:44
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10 - A School for Saints Read by Maria Therese 8:18
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11 - The Stone of the Founder, The Cross of the Saint Read by Maria Therese 12:24
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12 - The Commencement of the Struggle Read by Maria Therese 13:10
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13 - The Humble Ones Read by Maria Therese 12:55
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14 - The Famine of Milan - The Battle of Lepanto Read by Maria Therese 9:02
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15 - Death of St. Pius V. - Election of Gregory XIII Read by Maria Therese 5:08
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16 - Church Versus State Read by Maria Therese 9:08
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17 - 'Another Ambrose' Read by Maria Therese 8:50
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18 - The Most Christian King - The Christian Doctrine Read by Maria Therese 10:17
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19 - The Jubilee of 1575 Read by Maria Therese 9:05
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20 - 'Tales Ambio Defensores' Read by Maria Therese 13:05
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21 - 'The Plague of St. Charles' Read by Maria Therese 9:41
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22 - 'The Greater of These' Read by Maria Therese 9:27
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23 - 'Not Peace, But the Sword' Read by Maria Therese 6:01
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24 - The Holy Winding-Sheet Read by Maria Therese 10:00
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25 - The Oblates of St. Ambrose Read by Maria Therese 10:21
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26 - The Reforming Cardinal Read by Maria Therese 6:04
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27 - The Minister of Charles Borromeo Read by Maria Therese 10:25
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28 - Apostolic Visitations - The Brigands Read by Maria Therese 8:37
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29 - Passing Clouds Read by Maria Therese 8:17
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30 - The Cardinal of Santa Prassede Read by Maria Therese 12:04
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31 - The Only Way Read by Maria Therese 10:08
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32 - 'What Went You Out to See?' Read by Maria Therese 10:34
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33 - His House in Order Read by Maria Therese 10:24
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34 - 'Ecce Venio' Read by Maria Therese 8:55
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