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.

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.

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 Ron Tesoriero    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" 

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.  

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