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Prayer/Spirituality/Devotions Prayer/Spirituality/Devotions Psalms of Thanksgiving Treehaus Productions Prayer 260.85 Reflection n/a VHS 30 minutes Part of a Series Psalms of Thanksgiving is a video celebration of God's generosity in three to six minute meditations. Focus Your Vision with Dewitt Jones Star Thrower Prayer 260.82 Reflection n/a VHS 20 minutes Part of a Series When we combine our energy and passion with our focused visions, we give ourselves direction and power. Focus Your Vision encourages us to develop our visions and turn them into reality. Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer Ascension Press Prayer 260.75 Interactive 2013 DVD 8 sessions/30 min ea Part of a Series In this eight-part DVD series, Fr. Mark Toups guides you through the simple, yet profound steps to an effective and fruitful prayer life. You will discover how God speaks to you, even in the smallest encounters. Following the Tradition of the Catholic Church and the wisdom of the saints, you will learn how to express yourself to God in prayer, and how to hear his voice. Thursday, January 23, 2014 Page 1 of 24 True Friendship: Where Virtue Becomes Happiness Saint Benedict Press Prayer 260.64 Instructional 2012 DVD 8 lectures/30 min ea Part of a Series In this course, Professor Cuddeback deftly weaves together the age-old wisdom of the Greeks and the fundamental teachings of Sacred Scripture to reveal the most rewarding of human achievements - being a friend. He takes the thoughts of the great philosopher Aristotle, the Angelic Doctor St. Thomas Aquinas, and the sublime teachings of Jesus Christ to illustrate the nature and requirements of true friendship. The Way of Saint James Ignatius Press Prayer 260.5 Documentary 2011 DVD 105 minutes Part of a Series Over the lovely "Camino de Santiago", the Way of St. James, which is the ancient route leading from the Pyrenees to the famous and ancient shrine of Santiago de Compostela, this documentary follows the journey of several pilgrims who differ in culture and religious faith, united only by a mysterious attraction towards the same spiritual destination. A Third Testament Norflicks Prayer 260.67 Documentary 2011 DVD 350 minutes Part of a Series A Third Testament is the highly praised television documentary originally produced in 1974 for Canadian television. The program is presented by noted author and Christian apologist, Malcolm Muggeridge who died in 1990. This revealing documentary profiles six famous and unique men whose search for God forms a kind of modern testament to the reality of Christ. Thursday, January 23, 2014 Page 2 of 24 The Seven Pillars of Catholic Spirituality Beacon Publishing Prayer 260.51 Reflection 2010 DVD 60 minutes Part of a Series We all need our spirituality re-energized from time to time. Matthew Kelly has been inspiring Catholics to explore the genius of Catholicism for twenty years. If you are not quite sure where Catholicism fits into your life, have questions about the faith, or just need your spiritual life reinvigorated... this one hour DVD is perfect for you. Crossing the Goal on the road EWTN Global Catholic Network Prayer 260.83 Reflection 2009 DVD 2.5 hours Part of a Series In Lent of 2009 former NFL wide receiver Danny Abramowicz took the Crossing the Goal team on the road to the 12th Annual Columbus Catholic Men's Conference in Ohio. The team gave a power- house presentation -- calling men to be leaders and witnesses to Christ in their families and communities. You will find the spiritual and practical advice you need to help you be a soldier in the battle for Christ. Fatima: Heaven's Peace Plan EWTN Global Catholic Network Prayer 260.61 Documentary 2007 DVD 120 minutes Part of a Series Join Fr. John Apostoli on location in the environs of the little Portuguese village where Blessed Mother appeared to three shepherd children. "Pray for peace," Our Lady's urgent message over ninety years ago, is still her monthly mandate, which Fr. Apostoli breaks down into a specific program of prayer, penance and ongoing conversion. Thursday, January 23, 2014 Page 3 of 24 Into Great Silence Zeitgeist Films Prayer 260.6 Documentary 2007 DVD 162 minutes Part of a Series This film seeks to embody life in a monastery, rather than simply depict one--it has no score, no voiceover, no archival footage -- only total immersion into the hush of monastic life. Suffering and the God of Love EWTN Global Catholic Network Prayer 260.72 Documentary 2007 DVD 120 minutes Part of a Series Fr. Robert Spitzer ponders the unltimate question of human existence: How can an all-powerful, all- loving God allow suffering in the world? Suffering without faith only leads to depression and despair; but suffering with love for God leads directly to meaning and a faith which is life- giving and life-transforming. The Heights of Mt. Tabor: Christ Transfigured Ignatius Press Prayer 260.58 Documentary 2007 DVD 60 minutes Part of a Series Fr. Pacwa guides you on a virtual tour of the place where our Lord was transfigured, exploring the symbolism and history of the church here and offering a deep mediation on how we can apply this great Mystery of Light to our own lives in the 21st Century Thursday, January 23, 2014 Page 4 of 24 Beauty Coming Alive EWTN Global Catholic Network Prayer 260.73 Documentary 2007 DVD 6 hours Part of a Series Fr. Thomas Dubay reflects on the design of the natural world as proof of the existence of God. Reminders of God's Love: The Sacred and The Divine Mercy Ignatius Productions Prayer 260.63 Documentary 2007 DVD n/a Part of a Series Fr. Pacwa shares the signs of God's Love through the Sacred Heart, the message of the Divine Mercy and the life of St. Faustina. Fr. Pacwa takes you to Poland, showing you where St. Faustina lived, prayed and received the message of the Divine Mercy. Mysteries of the Rosary EWTN Global Catholic Network Prayer 260.74 Documentary 2007 DVD 4 DVDs/30 min each Part of a Series "One of the greatest graces of my life was to begin to say the Rosary," says Fr. Jacques Daley, OSB. As his shared personal experience attests, only a return to the Rosary yields a true increase in knowledge and love of Our Lady. Includes the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries. Thursday, January 23, 2014 Page 5 of 24 Meditations on…Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and EWTN Global Catholic Network Prayer 260.1 Reflection 2007 DVD 60 minutes Part of a Series Two disc set with Father Benedict Groeschel reflects on the Church's holiest and most celebrated feast days that span the Liturgical year. Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer EWTN Global Catholic Network Prayer 260.35 Instructional 2007 DVD 120 minutes Part of a Series Four disc set; each approximately 30 minutes in length. What is conversion, why should we keep stretching towards a deeper level of communion with Our Lord and how does deep conversion prepare us for deep prayer that ultimately results in union with God? Angels of God EWTN Global Catholic Network Prayer 260.34 Instructional 2007 DVD 120 minutes Part of a Series Four disc set; each approximately 30 minutes in length. Angels of God teaches us all about the wondrous spiritual beings, created to draw us closer into that fidelity with characterizes the life of the angels. Thursday, January 23, 2014 Page 6 of 24 Animated Rosary for Kids EWTN Global Catholic Network Prayer 260.41 Instructional 2006 VHS 80 minutes Part of a Series Animated Rosary for Kids is a video especially created to teach your little ones to pray the Holy Rosary, while contemplating each mystery as if they were in each scene. Carmelite Spirituality EWTN Global Catholic Network Prayer 260.33 Instructional 2006 DVD 120 minutes Part of a Series Four disc set; each approximately 30 minutes in length. The series touches on numerous aspects of the interior life, from surrendering to Jesus to adoring the Trinity. It also brings to life the wisdom of the great spiritual masters of the past, especially the Carmelite Saints, to help light the way to a deeper union with God. Catholic Essentials: A Franciscan Living Room Retreat EWTN Global Catholic Network Prayer 260.49 Reflection 2006 DVD 120 minutes Part of a Series The path to God, taken in simplicity by St. Francis and St. Anthony, is open to all, and Fr. Shaughnessy, with the humor and insight only a Franciscan contemplative can share, invites us to put aside all distraction and accompany him in following after Christ. Thursday, January 23, 2014 Page 7 of 24 The Power of His Presence The Mercy Foundation Prayer 260.84 Documentary 2006 DVD 35 minutes Part of a Series A film about the unstoppable power of Eucharistic Adoration and this vital and truly important method of prayer. Testimonies how prayer before Christ in the Blessed Sacrament dramatically transformed lives, rejuvenating parish life, increasing Mass attendance, confessions and religious vocations. Our Lady of Fatima and the First Saturday Devotion EWTN Global Catholic Network Prayer 260.62 Documentary 2006 DVD 60 minutes Part of a Series Fr. Apostoli shares with us the origins of the First Saturday devotions and declares that those who faithfully honor the Mother of God will be led to fuller devotion and even more faithful service to her Divine Son. To the Heights! Our Spiritual Ascent Towards God In Altum Prayer 260.48 Documentary 2006 DVD 50 minutes Part of a Series "To the Heights! Our Spiritual Ascent Towards God" will help teenagers and young people think about their own lives and how they can find happiness in them by presenting 16 questions and answers which are important to youth today.
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