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Selfishness, inconsideration and greed do not lead anywhere good. And they definitely are not the basis for a solid friendship. But in this story, a monkey displays all of those negative attributes. In the end, the monkey loses more than just a friendship. Find out what happens in this classic Filipino folktale, "The Monkey and the Turtle," adapted by WAOB® Audio Theatre and read by Kelly Burd.

Many times, to grow in our lives we have to let go of something that might be holding us back. But letting go of what is familiar and safe can be hard and even scary at times. If we can find the courage though, something greater could be waiting for us. That is the lesson we learn in this short tale, “The Little Acorn,” by Lucy Wheelock and read by Stacy Beaken. A production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Have you ever had a dream that was so vivid, so intense, that you were convinced it was real? While ill and on the verge of death in Syria, Jerome of Stridon had one such dream — and it changed his life forever. Hear the details of the nightmare that turned a lukewarm 5th-century Christian into a beloved saint, and one of four Great Latin Church Fathers, on this episode of Legends of the Saints, titled “The Dream of Saint Jerome,” adapted by Tim Papciak. A production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

What should a priest do when the recipient of a sacrament fails to understand or appreciate the eternal significance of it? Saint Gregory the Great knew only God could reveal his divine presence in the gift of the Eucharist, so the 6th-century Pope prayed for a sign – and one was granted in stunning fashion. Hear about this legendary happening in “The Mass of Saint Gregory the Great,” adapted by Tim Papciak. A production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

One man looks up to try and find all the answers but he's not looking at heaven or God. This short tale is a good lesson of the literal pitfalls of being misguided. Find out what happens in this short Aesop tale titled, “The Astrologer,” read by Scott Walton. A production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Can you have too many good ideas? A fox claims to have a bag full of them. A cat says that he only has one. In this short and cautionary tale, one of these animals wins and one loses because of their ideas. Find out which one in this short Aesop tale titled, “The Fox and the Cat,” read by Lois Fish. A production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Is proclaiming our innocence and our goodness enough? One bird is literally caught in a situation where he must argue his side in hopes to be freed. Find out the lesson learned in this Aesop tale titled, “The Farmer and the Stork,” read by Jayden Montgomery. A production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

A trumpeter is captured by the enemy and claims that he is of no threat. The enemy thinks differently. Do we consider ourselves of no consequence? Maybe we should rethink how we see ourselves before something tragic takes place. This short Aesop is titled, “The Trumpeter Taken Prisoner”, and read by Augustin LaFosse.

A lion wants to marry a young woman whom he loves. He loves her so much that he is willing to do whatever is necessary to have her hand in marriage. The question becomes can we be so overcome with our feelings of love that we lose sight of what is important in our own lives? Find out in this short Aesop titled, “The Lion in Love”, and read by Cherith Smith. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

We are all made to be unique and special in our own way. So what happens when we compare ourselves to others and begin to believe and say that we are better than them? That is a path that eventually ends up hurting us and maybe even those around us. Find out more in the short tale, “The Lamp,” by Aesop and read by Lorelai Nicholson.

Every so often, unfortunate events can land us in challenging situations. Do we use those moments to reflect on what we are, and what we are not? Or do we just escape by any means necessary? Discover what the bat chooses in this short tale by Aesop, "The Bat and the Weasels," read by Paul Fox

Does great desire negate the importance of being careful and discerning? If we forget to approach with caution we might just end up hurting ourselves or others in our journey to get what we want. Take a lesson from a pigeon and Aesop in this short story titled, “The Thirsty Pigeon,” read by Lois Fish.

Generosity, kindness and thoughtfulness are good things. We should practice them in our daily lives as much as possible. But what happens when someone around us takes advantage of those good traits? Find out in this short tale by Aesop, “The Fox and the Goat,” read by Scott Walton.

We can be many things, including being brave, when our circumstances are easy and peaceful. But when those conditions change, our response is greatly affected. And we might find that being brave is not as easy as we thought it should be. Learn from this short fable by Aesop, “The Sheep and the Pig,” that is read by Paul Fox. A production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

We should be able to repay kindness with kindness, especially when our life has been saved. But for those who cannot recognize the kind act, it can be an unfortunate circumstance that may ultimately lead to their end. Take up this theme in this short Aesop tale, “The Woodman and the Serpent,” read by Chris Paluzzi. A production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.