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Lourdes

Lourdes

By: Émile Zola
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 Join us on a poignant journey through Lourdes, a compelling narrative that unfolds over a five-day national pilgrimage to the revered holy shrine of Lourdes, where the hope for miraculous cures looms large. At the heart of this tale is Pierre, a priest grappling with a crisis of faith, as he accompanies his childhood sweetheart, a woman paralyzed yet unwavering in her belief. Their contrasting hopes and struggles are set against a backdrop of organized chaos, rich with a tapestry of characters and sub-plots that range from the tragic to the whimsical. Through Pierres profound mental and spiritual odyssey, Zola masterfully delves into the complex interplay of faith in a world increasingly dominated by science and reason. - Summary by Peter TuckerCopyright Religious Texts and Commentary Spirituality
Episodes
  • 026 - The Fifth Day V

    026 - The Fifth Day V
    Feb 11 2026
    Join us on a poignant journey through Lourdes, a compelling narrative that unfolds over a five-day national pilgrimage to the revered holy shrine of Lourdes, where the hope for miraculous cures looms large. At the heart of this tale is Pierre, a priest grappling with a crisis of faith, as he accompanies his childhood sweetheart, a woman paralyzed yet unwavering in her belief. Their contrasting hopes and struggles are set against a backdrop of organized chaos, rich with a tapestry of characters and sub-plots that range from the tragic to the whimsical. Through Pierres profound mental and spiritual odyssey, Zola masterfully delves into the complex interplay of faith in a world increasingly dominated by science and reason. - Summary by Peter Tucker
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    50 mins
  • 025 - The Fifth Day IV

    025 - The Fifth Day IV
    Feb 11 2026
    Join us on a poignant journey through Lourdes, a compelling narrative that unfolds over a five-day national pilgrimage to the revered holy shrine of Lourdes, where the hope for miraculous cures looms large. At the heart of this tale is Pierre, a priest grappling with a crisis of faith, as he accompanies his childhood sweetheart, a woman paralyzed yet unwavering in her belief. Their contrasting hopes and struggles are set against a backdrop of organized chaos, rich with a tapestry of characters and sub-plots that range from the tragic to the whimsical. Through Pierres profound mental and spiritual odyssey, Zola masterfully delves into the complex interplay of faith in a world increasingly dominated by science and reason. - Summary by Peter Tucker
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    53 mins
  • 024 - The Fifth Day III

    024 - The Fifth Day III
    Feb 11 2026
    Join us on a poignant journey through Lourdes, a compelling narrative that unfolds over a five-day national pilgrimage to the revered holy shrine of Lourdes, where the hope for miraculous cures looms large. At the heart of this tale is Pierre, a priest grappling with a crisis of faith, as he accompanies his childhood sweetheart, a woman paralyzed yet unwavering in her belief. Their contrasting hopes and struggles are set against a backdrop of organized chaos, rich with a tapestry of characters and sub-plots that range from the tragic to the whimsical. Through Pierres profound mental and spiritual odyssey, Zola masterfully delves into the complex interplay of faith in a world increasingly dominated by science and reason. - Summary by Peter Tucker
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    52 mins
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