Episode 76
Mother Benedict hid from the Nazis in her French Benedictine monastery during World War II, and after liberation by American GIs she pledged to return to the U.S. to found a monastery to pray for and bless her homeland. The story of the founding of Regina Laudis Abbey in Connecticut eventually became the basis for the acclaimed movie Come To The Stable, which was nominated for eight Oscars.
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- Mother Benedict: Foundress of the Abbey of Regina Laudis
- Come to the Stable [Prime Video]
- Come To The Stable [DVD]
- God is the Bigger Elvis
- The Ear of the Heart: An Actress’ Journey from Hollywood to Holy Vows
- Women in Chant: Gregorian Chants for the Festal Celebrations of the Virgin Martyrs and Our Lady of Sorrows
- Women in Chant: Recordare: Remembering the Mysteries in the Life of Jesus, Son of Mary
- The American Catholic Almanac
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