Inspirational Books and Films : Man Pope John Paul II This movie captures the Capuchin friar’s in- This epic film follows Karol Wojtyla’s journey tense faith and devotion, and deep spiritual from his youth in Poland through his late days concern for others, as well as his great com- on the Chair of St. Peter. It explores how he passion for the sick and suffering. It reveals touched millions of people and changed the the amazing details and events in Padre Pio’s face of the Church and the world; how he life as a boy and throughout his 50 years as defended the dignity of mankind. Jon Voight’s a friar, especially his wounds of the stigmata. powerful, Emmy-nominated performance as Includes 16 page Collector’s Booklet. John Paul II was widely praised, as was Cary Elwes as the young Karol. Includes 16 page Collector’s Booklet. l PPMM-M . . . 210 minutes, $24.95 l PJPII-M . . . 180 minutes, $19.95 Padre Pio The Wonder Worker The many gifts Padre Pio had such as the A Biography stigmata, , , reading He inspired films, paintings, poems and nov- hearts, rank him among the most extraordi- els. But who was Francesco Bernadone, now nary in the two-thousand year history known as St. Francis of Assisi? Ivan Gobry, Ph.D., of the Church. Padre Pio—The Wonder Work- takes on the task of revealing the real man, the er not only examines these gifts close up and man who abandoned wealth and chose to live from different perspectives, but is capable of a beggar’s life. Dr. Gobry restores a profoundly challenging the faithless, of exciting interest among the wavering human dimension to the Little Poor Man of As- sisi: a far cry from the image that has become and of inspiring the faithful to strive for holiness. Lavishly Illustrated. conventional. PPWW-P . . . Sewn Softcover, $12.95 SFA-P . . . Sewn Softcover, $16.95 Padre Pio St. Francis Between Heaven and Earth Filmed on location in Assisi and other actu- Based on the historical records and the al locations where St. Francis lived and died, personal testimony of his fellow friars, this this feature film vividly tells the story of this is the amazing true story of the life of the greatly beloved saint from childhood through famous stigmatic monk, St. Padre Pio, a con- his death. Beautifully filmed, this film stars Ital- temporary saint who died in 1968. Blessed ian actor Raoul Bova as Francis and was di- with incredible spiritual gifts, including heal- rected by acclaimed filmmaker Michele Soavi. ing, bi-location, reading of souls and the Captured by the enemy as a soldier and put in stigmatic wounds, Padre Pio was a powerful prison, he has a life changing experience that inspires him after witness for Christ, and a great spiritual guide to countless souls being freed to abandon his riches and dedicate his life to living for over fifty years. the Gospel in simplicity, poverty and charity towards all. Includes 16 l PPBHE-M . . . 180 minutes, $24.95 page Collector’s Booklet. l Padre Pio: Sanctus STFRA-M . . . 205 minutes, $24.95 This beautiful film gives the best complete My Catholic Family coverage and overview of the life and spiri- tuality of St. Padre Pio. The 135 minutes in- St. Padre Pio clude the award-winning biographical docu- Thomas and his wife Helen guide their chil- mentary, Padre Pio: Man of God, along with 80 dren Alex and Sarah in the ways of holiness minutes of new previously unseen footage by teaching them about the lives of the saints. that includes scenes from his Beatification In this episode, the life of Padre Pio and his and Canonization, interviews with close as- devotion to the Sacrament of Confession are sociates, a biographical synthesis, visits to his home, monastery, explored through this wonderful movie that is tomb, and much more. part of the “My Catholic Family” DVD series. l l PPS-M . . . 135 minutes, $24.95 MCF:PP-M . . . 25 mins., $14.95

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