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Great Movies For Your Enjoyment
MARY OF NAZARETH is an epic new motion picture on
the life of Mary, mother of Christ, from her childhood through the Resurrection of Jesus. Beautiful!
SON OF GOD Son of God trailer 2014 - Official movie trailer in HD 1080p - starring Roma Downey, Diogo Morgado, Louise Delamere - directed by Christopher Spencer - The life story of Jesus is told from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection.
HEAVEN IS FOR REAL is another movie well worth watching. The little boy who plays Colton is totally loveable and does a great job! Enjoy the movie trailer above! Just arrived at our library!
SUDAC: "The Story of Father Zlatko Zudac" This is a film made about a Croatian diocesan priest who first received a bloody cross on his forehead in 1999, and later was given all 5 wounds of Christ. This is called the Stigmata and is rare. Some stigmatists were St. Francis of Assisi, St. (Padre) Pio and Therese Neumann. This documentary has been available for sale only recently, (June 1, 2014) and will be in our library soon!
FOR GREATER GLORY AVAILABLE NOW! What price would you pay for freedom? In the exhilarating action epic For Greater Glory an impassioned group of men and women each make the decision to risk it all for family, faith and the very future of their country, as the film's adventure unfolds against the long-hidden, true story of the 1920s Cristero War the daring people's revolt that rocked 20th Century North America. View trailer>>
Academy Award® nominee Andy Garcia headlines an acclaimed cast as General Gorostieta, the retired military man who at first thinks he has nothing personal at stake as he and his wife (Golden Globe winner Eva Longoria) watch Mexico fall into a violent civil war. Yet the man who hesitates in joining the cause will soon become the resistance's most inspiring and self-sacrificing leader, as he begins to see the cost of religious persecution on his countrymen . . . and transforms a rag-tag band of rebels into a heroic force to be reckoned with.
The General faces impossible odds against a powerful and ruthless government. Yet it is those he meets on the journey; youthful idealists, feisty renegades and, most of all, one remarkable teenager named Jose who reveal to him how courage and belief are forged even when justice seems lost. Also starring Peter O'Toole, Eduardo Verastegui, Oscar Isaac and Santiago Cabrera in an all-star cast. Read more>>
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In 1948 Aurora Marin arrives with her family at the convent of the Canossian Sisters of Schio, Italy, where Sister Bakhita has just died. Aurora was hoping to see her before she died. She gathers her children around the picture of Bakhita and tells them of the incredible life of the woman that had raised her as her nanny.
Born in a village in Sudan, kidnapped by slavers, often beaten and abused, and later sold to Federico Marin, a Venetian merchant, Bakhita then came to Italy and became the nanny servant of Federico's daughter, Aurora, who had lost her mother at birth. She is treated as an outcast by the peasants and the other servants due to her black skin and African background, but Bakhita is kind and generous to others. Bakhita gradually comes closer to God with the help of the kind village priest, and embraces the Catholic faith.
She requests to join the order of Canossian sisters, but Marin doesn't want to give her up as his servant, treating her almost as his property. This leads to a moving court case that raised an uproar which impacts Bakhita's freedom and ultimate decision to become a nun. Pope John Paul II declared her a saint in the year 2000. Directed by Giacamo Campiotti (St. Giuseppe Moscati, Doctor Zhivago) and stars Fatou Kine Boye, Stefania Rocca, Fabio Sartor, Ettore Bassi, and Francesco Salvi. Watch the movie trailer here!
Dougray Scott leads an acclaimed cast in Oscar Nominee writer/director Roland Joff's epic story of passion, faith and betrayal. When journalist Robert Torres (Scott) is assigned to write a book about Josemar¡a Escriv (Charlie Cox), the controversial founder of Opus Dei, he hopes it will bring him closer to his father (Wes Bentley), Escriv 's chilhood friend. As Torres uncovers more about his father's past, he learns dark secrets that will change his world forever. Inspired by actual events and featuring Geraldine Chaplin and Olga Kurylenko, There Be Dragons is a "rousing epic" and a "stirring vision of virtue" (Colin Covert, Star Tribune).
Watch the official movie trailer here: There Be Dragons.
More links to clips and trailers from selected films in the Parish Library/Media Center:
Thérèse: The Story of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux(2004)
St. Teresa of Avila( 2009) English Subtitles; Concha Velasco
Paul the Apostle (2004) 12 minute clip
Mother Teresa (2006) Olivia Hussey
Road to Emmaus (2009) Bruce Marchiano
Pius XII: Under the Roman Sky James
Cromwell
Fr. Antoninus Wall, O.P
THE JOURNEY TO GOD “Fr. Tony” spent 6 days with Sacred Heart parish in Red Bluff in September to deliver a parish mission we will all remember. Here is his book that is both profound and simple. It is written just the way he spoke to us about our journey to God, how to deal with human suffering, and becoming aware of God’s presence without and within our very souls.
THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD
by Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, OCD
Brother Lawrence was a man of humble beginnings
who discovered the greatest secret of living in the
kingdom of God on earth. It is the art of “practicing
the presence of God" in one single act that does not
end. He often stated that it is God who paints
Himself in the depths of our soul. We must merely
open our hearts to receive Him and His loving
presence. For nearly 300 years this unparalleled
classic has given both blessing and instruction to
those who can be content with nothing less than
knowing God in all His majesty and feeling His loving
presence throughout each simple day.
DIVINE INTIMACY by Fr. Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen, O.C.D.
These 4 volumes of meditations are classic and are seeped in Carmelite spirituality. For every day it offers 2 meditations, to follow the liturgical year, that enable the soul to enter the conscious presence of God and reflect on the theme of the day. Here we are at the very heart of prayer, which is a heart-to-heart encounter in faith with the living God. A FAVORITE QUOTE: “God’s will is also marked out for me by the circumstances of my life, whether important or not, down to the smallest detail, health or sickness, poverty or wealth, aridity or interior consolation, success or failure, misfortunes, losses, and struggles. From time to time, God asks me to fulfill special tasks of charity, patience, activity, or renouncement, detachment, submission, generosity, sacrifice. But everything is permitted by God, all is ordered by Him for my sanctification, ‘To them that love God, all things work together unto good’ (Rom8:28); everything is a grace!”
BE A MAN by Fr. Larry Richards (October 5, 2009)
Men are rediscovering the importance of the spiritual life. And Fr. Larry Richards is helping them do it. He draws on his many years of ministry and his own experience as a man to inspire other men as men. He challenges men to be strong without putting on a mask of false strength or machismo. He inspires men to become the true heroes they long to be - men of authentic courage, compassion and integrity. This is a highly readable book for men by a man who knows how to talk to men about the things that matter most. He talks straight to men in his own manly style. He pulls no spiritual punches. BE A MAN is a must-read for all men who are serious about strengthening their relationship with God.
-and- Fr. Larry Richards on Compact Disc: Now available from the Parish Library
This presentation was made to the men of Erie, Pennsylvania for 10 weeks and the inspiration for Fr. Larry Richard’s best-selling book “Be a Man”. Fr. Larry draws on his many years of ministry and his own experience as a man to inspire other men as men. In this presentation Fr. Larry challenges men to be strong, without putting on a mask of false strength or machismo. He calls men to admit their weaknesses and limitation, while urging them to find strength in faith and genuine love to overcome their sins and faults. He inspires men to become the true heroes they long to be – men of authentic courage, compassion and integrity.
by A statue weeps and bleeds in the same city where Katya Rivas writes, without pause, profound teachings that she says are dictated by Jesus. Elsewhere, a consecrated Host changes to living flesh. Are these claims true? What does science have to say? This is a fascinating journey of Australian lawyer, Ron Tesoriero, in pursuit of answers. On the way he invites well-known and highly respected journalist Mike Willesee to join him. What they discover will confront the minds and hearts of readers everywhere, regardless of their previous belief systems.
Video Extras:
Mike Willesee and Ron Tesoriero detail their investigations of a bleeding statue, bleeding hosts, a woman experiencing the stigmata, Mike’s complete “reversion” back to the Catholic faith, and new details on scientific studies not mentioned in Ron’s book, REASON TO BELIEVE.
Video link to "Ron Tesoriero's testimony"
Video link to "Mike Willesee's testimony"
T. V. MEDIA is a new department in our parish library that extends beyond its four walls. Inspirational or educational programs can be viewed that will enhance the life of any disciple of Jesus Christ. This is for your convenience to be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home.
About the Crusades! Thomas Madden and Stefano Mazzeo produced the mini-series on EWTN in October 2014
and were guests on Fr. Mitch Pacua television show on EWTN LIVE. The discussion about the Crusades is very enlightening and worthwhile watching. Thomas Madden's book THE CONCISE
HISTORY OF THE CRUSADES 2013 has great reviews.
Kelly Nieto was a former New Ager and atheist who converted to Catholicism. She was Miss Michigan and runner up to Miss America in her younger years. This video link is from JOURNEY HOME with Marcus Grodi where Kelly tells the story of her conversion. Her testimony is very moving and inspirational and a real witness to the power of the Holy Spirit in her life.
Susan Conroy searched the world over to find a copy of the book that most influenced the life of St. Therese of Lisieux. Susan found the only copy, and it was in French, in the monastery where Fr. Donald Kinney, OCD lives in San Jose, CA. He sent it to her, and she began the translation of it into English. Note that Fr. Donald Kinney was the one who was the celebrant at our first reception Ceremonies Mass in Red Bluff in 2012. (See Secular Carmelites page on this website.) The book is THE END OF THE PRESENT WORLD AND THE MYSTERIES OF THE FUTURE LIFE by Fr. Charles Arminjon who lived in 19th century France. He was the Bishop Fulton Sheen of Europe at that time,
very famous preacher. Susan Conroy speaks about how the book influenced Therese and how Mother Teresa of Calcutta influenced Susan as they were close friends for many years. She is really on fire with the love of her Lord.
Dan Burke is the Executive Director of the National Catholic Register and founder of the Avila Institute. His
Spiritual Direction articles and video clips are frequently found on our website. This 5 part series from WOMEN OF GRACE reveals Dan Burke's conversion to Catholicism peppered with many
inspirational words that will touch your heart and become vehicles of grace. His explanation of the purgative, illuminative and unitive stages of the spiritual life is very clearly
explained. This series is very worthwhile watching!
God in You: Part 1 of 5
Spiritual Life, Spiritual Direction: God in You (Part 2 of 5)
God in You: Part 3 of 5
God in You: Part 4 of 5
God in You: Part 5 of 5
Sherry Weddell, author of "Forming Intentional Disciples", speaks to Ralph Martin on "Choices We Face" (EWTN) about her apostolate that is evangelizing Catholics all over the world. How to gain a personal relationship with Christ, to be ignited on fire with the power of the Holy Spirit is what she tries to communicate to Catholics in the pews. Our Bishop Jaime Soto has given her powerful book to every priest in our diocese to read and is putting on a workshop for Catholics to be held in Sacramento in October. Read more >>