Advent: Rethinking the Season

Advent is an odd season. Unlike most other seasons, it’s a season that isn’t about itself, but is instead about preparing for Christmas. But that reality often gets lost in the shuffle and stress of trying to find all the right gifts, decorations, and dinner ingredients. In this talk, Dr. Tim Gray uses storytelling and the readings of the Old Testament to explain that we need to live the ‘pre-season’ of Advent well, so we can be prepared to welcome and receive the greatest gift God the Father wants to give us at Christmas: His Son, Jesus.

Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage

Dr. Timothy Gray presents an honest look at the blessings and struggles of marriage. He connects the Fall to daily marital struggles and explains how, like Adam and Eve, spouses can end up blaming instead of supporting each other. Dr. Gray also explains how words can heal and build up married life. Discover how to find or renew happiness in your marriage with Beloved.

Can You Trust God?

Since the fall of our first parents, humanity has been tempted to mistrust the love that God the Father has for us. Scripture scholar Dr. Tim Gray takes us on a journey that addresses the pervasive misconceptions that God is quick to anger, that the God of the Old and New Testaments are different, and that God doesn’t have a merciful heart for us. You will see that you can trust our heavenly Father, who is truly one with his Son.

Encountering the Poor: Biblical Roots for Catholic Social Teaching

Dr. Timothy Gray is the president of the Augustine Institute and is a well-known scripture scholar and Catholic speaker. With his eloquent style and polished delivery, Dr. Gray expounds upon the teachings of the Catholic Church surrounding social justice in light of sacred scripture. Discover how social justice in regards to the poor is not one small piece in the puzzle but instead really frames the entire mosaic of scripture.

Heroes of the Catholic Reformation

Dr. Tim Gray, renowned Scripture scholar and president of the Augustine Institute, provides fascinating insights about the Protestant Reformation and the ensuing Catholic Counter Reformation. He discusses how holy men and women worked from within the Church, as they do in every age, to bring forth much-needed reform. Hear how necessary changes were brought about by holy heroes such as Giles of Viterbo, St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Teresa of Ávila, St. Charles Borromeo, and others.

Keep Holy the Sabbath

Dr. Timothy Gray is the president of the Augustine Institute and is a well-known Scripture scholar and Catholic speaker. With fascinating detail and examples, Dr. Gray here discusses the profound importance for individuals, and for modern society, of properly observing Sunday as the Lord’s Day by exploring God’s gift of the Sabbath in the Old Testament. He aims to help us reclaim our Sunday from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives.

The Lay Moment: Vatican II and the Universal Call to Holiness

Clergy scandals, marriage and family life under attack, growing secularism, a world angry and confused. Augustine Institute President Dr. Tim Gray explains why he believes that “we are entering an age that is similar to the age of the early Church.” He outlines the goals of Vatican II and the critical vocation of the laity in the renewal of the Church and the salvation of the world. “To be a real, faithful Christian in this culture, you are going to have to swim upstream... the Church will be renewed because we will have to stand in the face of the cross—the test of love.”

Lectio Prayer

In this informative presentation, Dr. Tim Gray, Augustine Institute President, shares how Lectio Prayer enables you to enter into a dialogue with God. This prayerful reading of Sacred Scripture is a proven means to encounter God in daily life and will benefit those new to prayer and the more experienced alike.

This talk was formerly titled Lectio Divina

LECTIO: Mark - DVD Set

Is the Gospel of Mark only a “condensed” version of the life of Christ? What does it have to offer us that the Gospels of Matthew, Luke, and John do not? Join Dr. Tim Gray in this powerful fourteen-part series to discover the Gospel of Mark like never before. Immerse yourself in this action-packed Gospel that offers Saint Peter’s account of Christ’s life and teaching.

Delve deep into the theme of the “way” and true discipleship and see how Jesus reveals his identity in authoritative action and word. Consider more deeply Jesus’s teaching on the Temple and walk with Jesus to Gethsemane and the Way of the Cross as Mark describes it. Open yourself to profound reflection on the shortest of the four gospels. Combining the insights of Dr. Tim Gray with the masterful artistry of the Augustine Institute, this Lectio series uses the Church’s rich tradition of lectio divina to help you better understand and better pray with the Gospel of Mark.

Click here to watch a sample of Lectio Mark: Faith Not Fear today!

In fourteen sessions on four DVDs, Dr. Tim Gray combines insight and practical guidance using the lectio divina disciplines to make the Scriptures come alive in Lectio Mark: Faith Not Fear. 

Episode Listing:
Session 1 - Saint Mark the Evangelist - 29 mins
Session 2 - Prepare the Way of the Lord - 28 mins
Session 3 - Come Follow Behind Me - 29 mins
Session 4 - Feasting and Fasting - 29 mins
Session 5 - Binding the Strong Man - 29 mins
Session 6 - The Parable of the Sower - 29 mins
Session 7 - Faith Not Fear - 29 mins
Session 8 - The Mystery of the Bread - 29 mins
Session 9 - The Way of Discipleship - 29 mins
Session 10 - Jesus and the Temple - 29 mins
Session 11 - Signs of the End - 28 mins
Session 12 - The Servant of the Lord - 27 mins
Session 13 - Jesus’s Suffering, Death, and Resurrection - 29 mins
Session 14 - Questions and Answers - 30 mins

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LECTIO: Mark - Leader Kit

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Retail Price: 124.95 
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This leader kit includes everything a leader needs to present Lectio: Mark to a group, whether in a parish or at home. This package includes all fourteen episodes of Lectio Mark: Faith Not Fear on four DVDs, plus a comprehensive Leader's Guide (which includes complete Study Guide content). 

Click here to watch a sample of Lectio Mark: Faith Not Fear.
Click here for a sample of the Leader Guide.
Click here for a sample of the Study Guide. 

Is the Gospel of Mark only a “condensed” version of the life of Christ? What does it have to offer us that the Gospels of Matthew, Luke, and John do not? Join Dr. Tim Gray in this powerful fourteen-part series to discover the Gospel of Mark like never before. Immerse yourself in this action-packed Gospel that offers Saint Peter’s account of Christ’s life and teaching.

Delve deep into the theme of the “way” and true discipleship and see how Jesus reveals his identity in authoritative action and word. Consider more deeply Jesus’s teaching on the Temple and walk with Jesus to Gethsemane and the Way of the Cross as Mark describes it. Open yourself to profound reflection on the shortest of the four gospels.

Combining the insights of Dr. Tim Gray with the masterful artistry of the Augustine Institute, this Lectio series uses the Church’s rich tradition of lectio divina to help you better understand and better pray with the Gospel of Mark.

The Lectio series was created by the expert teachers at the Augustine Institute, the fastest growing Graduate School of Theology in the country. The Augustine Institute seeks to equip Catholics and parishes to renew the Church and transform the world for Christ. Now every Catholic parish has the opportunity to share in the work of the institute by offering the Lectio series.

Lectio Mark: Faith Not Fear features fourteen episodes with over six hours of video presentation. The Leader's Guide includes: 

 – detailed introductions, prayers, and inspirational insights
 – practical help to stimulate discussion in your group
 – magnificent art to inspire deeper reflection
 – prayer and devotional insights
 – recommended further reading to take you deeper into the study 


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This product is also available in Spanish. To purchase the Lectio: San Marcos leader kit, click here.

LECTIO: Mark - Leader's Guide

The Leader's Guide is the key to facilitating an effective group study of Lectio Mark: Faith Not Fear. Engaging and accessible, this Lectio: Mark Leader’s Guide presents practical help to make the most of adult faith formation in any size study group. 

Click here for a sample of the Leader Guide. 

Easy to use, with step-by-step instructions, you’ll have the tools you need to bring the richness of the Bible, Church Tradition, and history to life through this 328 page leader guide with: 

 – detailed introductions, prayers, and inspirational insights
 – practical help to stimulate discussion in your group
 – suggested answers for discussion questions and reflections
 – magnificent art to inspire deeper reflection
 – prayer and devotional insights
 – recommended further reading to take you deeper into the study


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This product is also available in Spanish. To purchase the Lectio: San Marcos Spanish leader's guide, click here.

LECTIO: Mark - Study Guide

Beautifully and thoughtfully crafted, this personal study guide leads you deeper into the study of Lectio Mark: Faith Not Fear with Dr. Tim Gray and provides you with over 200 pages of impactful content. 

Engaging and accessible, this 232 page study guide includes:
 
 – the lectio divina approach for each session 
 – penetrating questions and insights for the fourteen video sessions 
 – additional resources for a fuller understanding and application 
 – daily reflections to deepen the meaning of the study in your own life
 – space for personal journaling  

Click here for a sample of the Study Guide. 


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LECTIO: Mark Participant Kit

Be sure to get the full experience of Lectio: Mark with this Participant Kit including the DVD box set and the corresponding Study Guide. 

Click here to watch a sample of Lectio Mark: Faith Not Fear.

Click here for a sample of the Study Guide. 

Is the Gospel of Mark only a “condensed” version of the life of Christ? What does it have to offer us that the Gospels of Matthew, Luke, and John do not? Join Dr. Tim Gray in this powerful fourteen-part series to discover the Gospel of Mark like never before. Immerse yourself in this action-packed Gospel that offers Saint Peter’s account of Christ’s life and teaching.

Delve deep into the theme of the “way” and true discipleship and see how Jesus reveals his identity in authoritative action and word. Consider more deeply Jesus’s teaching on the Temple and walk with Jesus to Gethsemane and the Way of the Cross as Mark describes it. Open yourself to profound reflection on the shortest of the four gospels.

Combining the insights of Dr. Tim Gray with the masterful artistry of the Augustine Institute, this Lectio series uses the Church’s rich tradition of lectio divina to help you better understand and better pray with the Gospel of Mark.


The Lectio series was created by the expert teachers at the Augustine Institute, the fastest growing Graduate School of Theology in the country. The Augustine Institute seeks to equip Catholics and parishes to renew the Church and transform the world for Christ. Now every Catholic parish has the opportunity to share in the work of the institute by offering the Lectio series.

Lectio Mark: Faith Not Fear features fourteen episodes with over six hours of video presentation. Engaging and accessible, the 232 page study guide includes:
 
 – the lectio divina approach for each session 
 – penetrating questions and insights for the fourteen video sessions 
 – additional resources for a fuller understanding and application 
 – daily reflections to deepen the meaning of the study in your own life
 – space for personal journaling  


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This product is also available in Spanish. To purchase the Lectio: San Marcos participant kit, click here.

LECTIO: Peter - DVD Set

Simon Peter: a poor fisherman, an impetuous follower, a bungling disciple, and the cornerstone of Catholicism.

Join Dr. Tim Gray—gifted Scripture scholar, internationally acclaimed author, and President of the Augustine Institute—on a biblical voyage unlike any other. In this first installment of Lectio Unveiling Scripture and Tradition, Dr. Gray takes us on an intensive journey into the life of one of history’s most compelling characters.

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LECTIO: Peter - Leader Kit

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This leader kit includes everything a leader would need to present Lectio Peter to a group, whether in a parish or at home. It includes all ten episodes of Peter: Cornerstone of Catholicism on five DVDs, plus a comprehensive Leader's Guide (which includes the Study Guide content). 

Click here for a sample of the Leader Guide.
Click here for a sample of the Study Guide.

Join Dr. Tim Gray—gifted Scripture teacher, internationally acclaimed author, and President of the Augustine Institute—on a biblical voyage unlike any other. In this first installment of the Lectio series, Dr. Gray takes us on an intensive journey into the life of one of history’s most compelling characters.

LECTIO: Peter - Leader's Guide

The Leader's Guide is the key to facilitating an effective group study of Peter: Cornerstone of Catholicism. Created to help you lead others deeper into Scripture, this comprehensive resource for leaders presents practical help to make the most of adult faith formation with your study group. 

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With easy-to-use, step-by-step instructions, your group will experience together the richness of the Bible, Church Tradition, and history.

LECTIO: Peter - Participant Kit

Be sure to get the full experience of Lectio Peter with this special kit that includes the DVD set (ten episodes on five DVDs) and the corresponding Study Guide. 

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Peter: Cornerstone of Catholicism offers a fascinating, in-depth study series on the life and meaning of St. Peter. Bringing together biblical stories, historical knowledge, solid Church teaching, and personal insights, Dr. Gray gives a fresh perspective on the fisherman to whom Jesus entrusted his Church. In these ten stirring lectures, learn what happens when flawed humanity comes up against God made flesh.

LECTIO: Peter - Study Guide

The Study Guide for Peter: Cornerstone of Catholicism is the key to getting the full Lectio experience. This powerful resource was created to lead you deeper into Scripture as you read, reflect, and respond.

Click here for a sample of the Study Guide.

Beautifully and thoughtfully crafted, this personal Study Guide leads you deeper into the study of St. Peter and provides you with over 200 pages of incredible content.

LECTIO: Philippians - DVD Set

Towards the end of his life, under arrest and awaiting trial in Rome, Saint Paul writes a short but powerful letter to the Philippians. Paul’s affection for the Christian community at Philippi is apparent from his opening words. The Philippians were not only Paul’s sons and daughters in the Faith but also his partners in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

At the heart of this letter is Paul’s eloquent hymn of Christ’s total gift of self, the model for Paul’s life. With his words and the example of his life, Paul exhorts the Philippians to have the mind of Christ, to live a life worthy of the Gospel, and, by God’s grace, to gain Christ.

In six sessions on three DVDs, Dr. Tim Gray combines insight and practical guidance using the lectio divina disciplines to make the Scriptures come alive in Philippians: Life in Christ.

Episode Listing:

1. Paul and the Philippians (27 minutes)
2. Partnership in the Gospel (26 minutes)
3. Friendship in Christ (27 minutes)
4. The Mind of Christ (26 minutes)
5. Imitatio Christi (26 minutes)
6. All Things in Christ (27 minutes)

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LECTIO: Philippians - Leader Kit

 This Leader Kit includes everything a leader needs to present Lectio: Philippians to a group, whether in a parish or at home. This package includes all six episodes of Philippians: Life in Christ on three DVDs, plus a comprehensive Leader’s Guide (which includes complete Study Guide content).

Click here for a sample of the 160-page Leader Guide.

Click here for a sample of the 112-page Study Guide.

Towards the end of his life, under arrest and awaiting trial in Rome, Saint Paul writes a short but powerful letter to the Philippians. Paul’s affection for the Christian community at Philippi is apparent from his opening words. The Philippians were not only Paul’s sons and daughters in the Faith but also his partners in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

At the heart of this letter is Paul’s eloquent hymn of Christ’s total gift of self, the model for Paul’s life. With his words and the example of his life, Paul exhorts the Philippians to have the mind of Christ, to live a life worthy of the Gospel, and, by God’s grace, to gain Christ.

This three DVD set features six episodes with over three hours of video presentation.

The Leader’s Guide includes:
• detailed introductions, prayers, and inspirational insights
• practical help to stimulate discussion in your group
• magnificent art to inspire deeper reflection
• prayer and devotional insights
• recommended further reading to take you deeper into the study

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LECTIO: Philippians - Leader’s Guide

Engaging and accessible, this Philippians: Life in Christ Leader’s Guide presents practical help to make the most of adult faith formation in any size study group. Easy to use, with step-by-step instructions, you’ll have the tools you need to bring the richness of the Bible, Church Tradition, and history to life.

Click here for a sample of the Leader’s Guide.

This Leader’s Guide includes:
• detailed introductions, prayers, and inspirational insights
• practical help to stimulate discussion in your group
• magnificent art to inspire deeper reflection
• prayer and devotional insights
• recommended further reading to take you deeper into the study

Page count: 160

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LECTIO: Philippians - Participant Kit

Be sure to get the full experience of Lectio: Philippians with this Participant Kit including the DVD box set (six episodes on three DVDs) and the corresponding Study Guide.

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In Philippians: Life in Christ, Dr. Tim Gray combines insight and practical guidance using the lectio divina disciplines. The Scriptures come alive through high quality video presentations and study guides filled with thought-provoking questions and space for personal journaling.

The 112-page Study Guide for Lectio: Philippians was created to lead you deeper into Scripture as you read, reflect, respond, and contemplate.

The Lectio: Philippians Study Guide features:
• the lectio divina approach for each session
• penetrating questions and insights for the six video sessions
• additional resources for a fuller understanding and application
• daily reflections to deepen the meaning of the study in your own life
• space for personal journaling

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LECTIO: Philippians - Study Guide

Beautifully and thoughtfully crafted, this personal study guide leads you deeper into the study of Philippians: Life in Christ with Dr. Tim Gray and provides you with over 100 pages of impactful content.

Click here for a sample of the Study Guide.

Engaging and accessible, this workbook includes:
• the lectio divina approach for each session
• penetrating questions and insights for the six video sessions
• additional resources for a fuller understanding and application
• daily reflections to deepen the meaning of the study in your own life
• space for personal journaling

Page count: 112

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LECTIO: Prayer - DVD Set

Though prayer is one of the essentials of a thriving faith, we often feel as if we’re talking to ourselves. Or, worse, we feel like we’re talking to no one at all. How can something so vital to the faith be so elusive?

Now, the mystery of prayer is made clear through the engaging teaching and cinematic artistry of the Augustine Institute in Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God. In six sessions on three DVDs, renowned speaker Dr. Tim Gray masterfully uses the ancient Church's tradition of lectio divina to show you the simple steps for making prayer an effort of love and intimacy with God. Essential and accessible, this new Lectio series is ideal for personal faith formation and small group study.

Episode Listing:

1. Prayer: An Intimate Dialogue
2. Guigo’s Ladder: A Way of Ascent
3. Lectio and Meditatio: Climbing the First Rungs
4. Oratio: Conversation with God
5. Contemplatio: The Gaze of Love
6. Resolutio: Putting Love into Action

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LECTIO: Prayer - Leader Kit

This leader kit includes everything a leader needs to present Lectio Prayer to a group, whether in a parish or at home. This package includes all six episodes of Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God on three DVDs, plus a comprehensive Leader's Guide (which includes complete Study Guide content).

Click here for a sample of the Leader Guide.
Click here for a sample of the Study Guide.

Though prayer is one of the essentials of a thriving faith, we often feel as if we’re talking to ourselves. Or, worse, we feel like we’re talking to no one at all. How can something so vital to the faith be so elusive?

Now, the mystery of prayer is made clear through the engaging teaching and artistry of the Augustine Institute's Lectio series are brought together in Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God. Renowned speaker Dr. Tim Gray masterfully uses the ancient Church's tradition of lectio divina to show you the simple steps for making prayer an effort of love and intimacy with God. Essential and accessible, this new Lectio series is ideal for personal faith formation and small group study.

The Lectio series was created by the expert teachers at the Augustine Institute, the fastest growing Graduate School of Theology in the country. The Augustine Institute seeks to equip Catholics and parishes to renew the Church and transform the world for Christ. Now every Catholic parish has the opportunity to share in the work of the Institute by offering the Lectio series. Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God features a unique style of study which engages your mind, faith, experience, and imagination, leading you beyond simply reading to truly read, reflect, and respond. All in all, your group will discover the powerful and personal truth of God’s Word and practical inspiration for your lives.

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LECTIO: Prayer - Leader's Guide

The Leader's Guide is the key to facilitating an effective group study of Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God. Created to help you lead others deeper into Scripture, this comprehensive resource for leaders presents practical help to make the most of adult faith formation with your study group.

Click here for a sample of the Leader Guide.

With easy-to-use, step-by-step instructions, your group will experience together the richness of the Bible, Church Tradition, and history.

Features of the 160-page Lectio Prayer Leader’s Guide:

•  complete Study Guide content to follow along with your participants
•  a leader overview for each session
•  suggested answers for discussion questions and reflections
•  guidelines on how to lead a small group study
•  practical tips for including lectio divina in your daily prayer life
•  insights for understanding Sacred Scripture and Tradition
•  detailed introductions, prayers, and ice-breakers for your group
•  background texts to go deeper into the study

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LECTIO: Prayer - Participant Kit

Be sure to get the full experience of Lectio Prayer with this special kit, which includes the DVD set (six episodes on three DVDs) and the corresponding Study Guide.

Click here for a sample of the Study Guide.

In Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God renowned speaker Dr. Tim Gray masterfully uses the ancient Church's tradition of lectio divina to show you the simple steps for making prayer an effort of love and intimacy with God.

The Study Guide for Lectio Prayer is the key to getting the full experience. This powerful resource was created to lead you further into Scripture as you read, reflect, and respond.

Beautifully and thoughtfully crafted, this personal Study Guide leads you deeper into the study of prayer and provides you with over 100 pages of impactful content.

Features of the Lectio Prayer Study Guide:

•  six sessions that make mystery of prayer clearer than ever before
•  an outline summary of each video presentation
•  practical tips for including lectio divina in your prayer life
•  insights and information for deeper understanding
•  guided reflections for each session to make the study your own throughout the week
•  space for personal journaling in each session

Have more questions about Lectio? Check out the FAQ, call us at 800-777-7502, or email Customer Service.

LECTIO: Prayer - Study Guide

The Study Guide for Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God is key to getting the full Lectio experience. The powerful resource was created to lead you deeper into Scripture as you read, reflect, and respond.

Click here for a sample of the Study Guide.

Beautifully and thoughtfully crafted, this personal Study Guide leads you further into the study of prayer and provides you with over 100 pages of incredible content.

Features of the Lectio Prayer Study Guide:

•  six sessions that make the mystery of prayer clearer than ever before
•  an outline summary of each video presentation
•  practical tips for including lectio divina in your prayer life
•  insights and information for deeper understanding
•  guided reflections for each session to make the study your own throughout the week
•  space for personal journaling in each session

Have more questions about Lectio? Check out the FAQ, call us at 800-777-7502, or email Customer Service.

Our Hope for Educating Catholics

Family is one of the most important things in the world alongside faith. But how can families live out their faith and prayer lives together? How can we educate our children to be good Catholics for the future? Join Bonnie Landry as she explores who we are as families, what a family’s purpose is, and how parents can keep their children’s hearts close to family and to Jesus.

Peter: Keys to Following Jesus

Renowned scholar Dr. Tim Gray masterfully guides you through the tumultuous and inspiring life of Peter—from his call to discipleship to his eventual martyrdom in Rome. Using Sacred Scripture and tradition, Dr. Gray highlights these important lessons from Peter’s life, including:

• How to become a trusting disciple and “cast into the deep”
• The pitfalls of living discipleship at a distance and the eventual denial that will come
• How to recover from sin and accept God’s mercy
• How to become a bold witness to others of the love of Jesus

Come to better know, love, and follow Jesus through the Rock on whom he built his Church.

Cover: Paperback
Pages: 203
Dimensions: 8 x 5.5

“Tim Gray strolls through Scripture, walking alongside Peter, a great Apostle and model disciple. As you read, you will be caught up in the drama and glean insights and instruction for your daily life.”
– Steve Ray, Author of Upon this Rock: Peter and the Primacy of Rome in Scripture and the Early Church

“Dr. Gray weaves together the scriptural, traditional, and archaeological evidence of the life of Peter—giving us a deep personal insight into the head Apostle—as if we are really there.”
– Fr. Robert Spitzer, Author of 5 Pillars of Catholic Spirituality and Finding True Happiness

Presence: Biblical Foundations of the Eucharist

Religionless Spirituality: Why We Need the Church

Renowned Scripture scholar and author, Dr. Tim Gray, provides a fascinating explanation of the importance of the visible Church and the centrality of God on Earth. He offers incredible insights that make clear the role of the Church as an essential part of God’s plan for salvation, which are sure to help those who have left her, or who mistakenly claim to be “spiritual, but not religious.”

This talk is also available in Spanish.

The Roots of the Crisis

The clergy sexual abuse scandals have rocked the Catholic Church and caused a crisis of faith (and of evangelization) for many. When facing such a daunting and terrible crisis, it can be difficult to find the right way forward.

In this talk, Dr. Tim Gray explains with conviction and insight that to make any real and lasting change, we must keep faith, and look closely at the deep roots behind this crisis. Times of great scandal and corruption in the Church can be followed by times of even greater renewal and revival, if faithful men and women will enter the constructive conflict that truth requires.

“Tim offers a voice of reason and hope in the midst of these dire scandals. This talk brings light to the darkness.”

Purchase includes a free MP3 download!

Spanish - La Espiritualidad sin Religión

El reconocido erudito de las Escrituras y autor, Doctor Tim Gray, ofrece una fascinante explicación de la importancia de la Iglesia visible y la centralidad de Dios en la Tierra. Ofrece ideas increíbles que aclaran el papel de la Iglesia como una parte esencial del plan de Dios para la salvacíon, que seguramente ayudarán a aquellos que la han abandonado, o que erróneamente afirman ser “espirituales, pero no religiosos”.

English Translation: Religionless Spirituality: Why We Need the Church

Renowned Scripture scholar and author, Dr. Tim Gray, provides a fascinating explanation of the importance of the visible Church and the centrality of God on Earth. He offers incredible insights that make clear the role of the Church as an essential part of God’s plan for salvation, which are sure to help those who have left her, or who mistakenly claim to be “spiritual, but not religious.” This talk is also available in English.

The Spirituality of Marriage

Throughout the Church's history there has been crisis and confusion over Church teaching. Today, there is crisis and confusion surrounding the Sacrament of Marriage. As Augustine Institute President and Professor Dr. Tim Gray explains, this crisis presents an immense opportunity, as it encourages us to explore and discover the depth of this mystery, described by Pope Benedict XVI as "a Gospel in itself". When lived faithfully and well, marriage serves as a bold witness to the love and saving power of God.

An Unshakeable Kingdom: Living the Virtue of Hope

This is the June CDOM. The MP3 is available now, the CD will be available in one month.

“We live in a time of fear; it's palpable in our culture.” In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Augustine Institute President Dr. Tim Gray reflects on and illuminates our ever-present need for theological hope. Turning to the Word of God in Scripture and the wisdom of Pope Benedict XVI, Dr. Gray exhorts that no matter the time, place, or circumstances of life, Christians must remember that we are made by God for eternal life. “We cannot despair in a plague, or an economic depression... what can shake our hope, if our hope is in heaven?”

The Virtue of Masculinity

Masculinity. In recent years, the use of this word has become controversial, and discussion about it unwelcome or silenced. Is all masculinity “toxic”? Dr. Tim Gray strongly asserts that while fallen masculinity does exist, authentic, God-given masculinity is a great virtue that is desperately needed in our world. Drawing on personal and cultural examples, Tim challenges men to face their fears about failing or "striking out," and encourages them to become the men they desire to be—loyal, dependable, and beloved friends, spouses, and fathers—in the image of Jesus Christ, the Perfect Man.

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Walk the Walk: Following Christ as His Disciple

Being a disciple of Jesus has always been synonymous with being a Christian. From the Scriptures and from his own experience, biblical scholar Dr. Timothy Gray explains how Christian discipleship calls us to follow in the footsteps of Christ as engaged participants in God's plan, ordering our lives to bear witness to the Lord in our families, workplaces, communities, and to the world.