An outstanding selection for gift-giving and Advent or Christmas celebrations CATHOLIC DVDs AND VIDEOS Order online and save at www.catholicvideo.com Many new titles, stocking stuffers, and gift ideas in this catalog and online! Father Peter’s Picks FATHER PETER MALONE is former President of SIGNIS (the Catholic worldwide organization for film and television, combining the ministries of OCIC and UNDA). Father Peter’s latest book is Lights, Camera...Faith: A Movie Lover’s Guide to Scripture, published by Pauline Books and Media. We asked him to highlight some of his favorite videos. Videos especially rec- ommended by Fr. Peter are noted in the catalog by this symbol: Fr. Peter’s Pick Here are a few of Fr. Peter’s Picks: The Fourth Wise Man Entertaining Angels A Magi (Martin Sheen) and his servant Moira Kelly delivers a winsome portrayal (Alan Arkin) pursue Jesus for 33 years. of 20 years in the life of Dorothy Day. DVD - #4416D, $14.99 DVD - #4413D, $19.99 VHS - #4083, $14.99 VHS - #99574, $19.99 See page 78. See page 45. Peter and Paul The Scarlet and the Black This Emmy Award-winning epic stars The true story of an Irish priest who helps Anthony Hopkins and Robert Foxworth. hide Jews from the Nazis during WWII. DVD - #4628D, $24.99 DVD - #1395D, $14.99 VHS (2) - #4184, $19.99 See page 44. See page 35. Molokai: Father Damien Francis of Assisi The dramatic story of Father Damien who This beautiful drama stars Bradford ministered to lepers on a remote island. Dillman and Dolores Hart. DVD - #4714D, $19.99 DVD - #24837D, $14.99 VHS - #4713, $19.99 VHS - #99480, $14.99 SALE! $9.99 (VHS subtitled in Spanish, #4735) See page 45. See page 46. Other Fr. Peter’s Picks appearing in this catalog: Babette’s Feast, p. 67 Inn of the Sixth Happiness, p. 44 The Pistol, p. 70 Ben-Hur, p. 66 Joan of Arc, p. 46 Ritual, p. 62 Bernadette, p. 45 Jesus, the Miracle Maker, p. 16 The Robe, p. 66 Brian’s Song, p. 66 Joshua, p. 76 The Passion of Bernadette, p. 45 Brother Sun, Sister Moon, p. 39 Keys of the Kingdom, p. 66 Singing in the Rain, p. 69 Demetrius & the Gladiator, p. 66 Lilies of the Field, p. 66 St. Patrick, p. 38 Fiddler on the Roof, p. 68 Mary Mackillop, p. 49 The Story of Ruth, p. 66 The Hiding Place, p. 47 You will find Fr. Peter’s full descriptions and comments on each of his picks on our website. Go to www.catholicvideo.com. KEY TO SYMBOLS USED DVD LANGUAGES: IN THIS CATALOG: A = Arabic L = Latin DOC Documentary program C = Cantonese M = Mandarin F = French P = Polish DOCU-DRAMA Documentary & drama G = German Pt = Portuguese DRAMA Dramatic program He = Hebrew Ro = Romanian Hi = Hindi Ru = Russian SG Free guide available on our website or included with program I = Italian S = Spanish J = Japanese T = Turkish Closed captioned or subtitled K = Korean ST = Subtitled for the hearing impaired 2 After hours, “Audrey,” our automated order taker, is standing by to serve you. Family Dramas for Christmas Christmas Child Available Nov. 7, 2006 NEW! It’s Christmas Eve and a Chicago Christmas Shoes journalist finds himself in the In this heartwarming drama, a small Texas town where he was workaholic attorney (Rob born and adopted. A fight with Lowe) crosses paths with a his wife brought him to young boy on Christmas Eve Texas...and now he’s determined and rediscovers the true mean- to find the church pictured in a ing of love, life and the holiday photograph that was mysteri- season. Inspired by the best- ously sent to his family. Soon selling book by Donna VanLiere and the he’s sent on an unexpected trip into the Grammy-nominated hit song by Christian past, and as he finds new hope, the glow band Newsong, this emotional story also of a scarlet cross leads him home. Based stars Kimberly Williams. It includes a fea- on a Max Lucado Story. Starring William turette and extra footage, Newsong music R. Moses, Steven Curtis Chapman, and video, excerpts from Donna VanLiere’s Megan Follows. Widescreen, 96 minutes. The Christmas Collection, and much more. DRAMA DVD - #50025D, $14.99 94 minutes. DRAMA DVD - #51806D, $14.99 The Juggler Best Christmas of Notre Dame Pageant Ever A heartwarming, contemporary Beware the Herdmans—they version of a story from 12th are the nastiest, dirtiest kids century France. Brokenhearted you could meet, and they’ve over the death of his wife and decided they belong in this best friend, Barnaby ekes out a year’s Christmas pageant. The bare existence juggling for town thinks they belong in the coins. As Christmas custody of the local police. But approaches, Barnaby despairs over when the curtain goes up, a mir- having no gift to offer until he discov- acle begins! All ages will enjoy ers the meaning of Christmas and this heartwarming drama star- giving. Stars Melinda Dillon and ring Loretta Swit. 60 minutes. Merlin Olsen. 50 minutes. DVD - #99041D, $19.99 $14.99 DRAMA DVD - #500853D, $19.99 DRAMA VHS - #6532, $14.99 VHS - #4086 $19.99 (VHS in Spanish, #1948) Jacob’s Gift Just in Time Young Jacob struggles to for Christmas choose just the right project to show his craftmanship for a The hands of time won’t stand woodworking contest. still for anyone, not even a com- Harassed by his fellow stu- munity Christmas program in dents and distracted by his Branson, Missouri. Backstage, it duties at his father’s inn, Jacob is chaos. Children are out of pulls away from the contest. In control, the director is out of the end, he sacrifices winning patience and the special guest the contest to do a kind deed for a hasn’t shown up. But wait! Things are family with a newborn baby and going to work out just in time. The learns an important lesson about giv- entire family will enjoy this Christmas ing. With two original songs, this is a program featuring new music, new timeless Christmas story with a mes- talent and a new approach to celebrat- sage for us all. 30 minutes. ing the birth of Jesus. 52 minutes (DVD - optional English subtitles). DRAMA DVD - #30175D, $9.99 DRAMA DVD - #500847D, $14.99 VHS - #4437, $12.99 SALE! $7.99 To order call 1-800-476-2492 8-8 Eastern time M-F & 9-4 Sat. or go to www.catholicvideo.com 3 Dramas for Christmas and More The Gift of Love NEW! Based on O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Midnight Magi.” A wealthy orphan girl struggles Clear between her desire to please her relatives and her love for a kind but poor young On Christmas Eve in the Swiss immigrant. Marie Osmond and Arizona desert, a middle-aged Timothy Bottoms lovingly bring O. Henry’s man (Stephen Baldwin) and an Christmas story to the screen. 96 minutes old woman (K Callan) contem- (DVD extras). plate suicide. But through DRAMA DVD - #3167D, $19.99 / VHS - #31674, $19.99 chance run-ins with strangers and perhaps some divine inter- Seasons of the Heart vention, they cross paths and change each When Jed and Martha agree to raise young, other’s lives forever. Based on a short story orphaned Daniel, Jed is delighted. But from best-selling author Jerry B. Jenkins, Martha is still grieving for her two little this modern-day parable shows how ran- girls who died on the trek across the dom acts of kindness can have a life-altering American Plains. Her anguish isolates her impact on others. Widescreen, 21 minutes and threatens her marriage. Finally, on a snowy Christmas Eve, Danny’s innocent (DVD extras). heart is able to rescue hers. 100 minutes. DRAMA DVD - #70014D, $9.99 DRAMA DVD - #1927D, $19.99 BASED ON THE BELOVED BOOKS BY LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY Anne of Green Gables Series An Avonlea Christmas Anne of Green Gables (Formerly Happy Christmas, Miss King) Anne Shirley (Megan Follows) is a An Avonlea Christmas pays trib- young orphan girl who joins the ute to the indomitable Hetty Cuthbert family and becomes King. Always the focal point of their pride and joy. Also stars town opinion as well as the Colleen Dewhurst and Richard town’s leading educator, Hetty Farnsworth. 202 minutes. collapses with an unexpected DVD - #22072D, $29.99 $24.99 health crisis during the holiday Not available on VHS season. When she is hospital- The Sequel ized, feeling homesick and Anne makes the transition from an alone, she begins to reevaluate impetuous orphan to an outspoken her relationships and accomplishments in life. and accomplished young teacher. This uplifting drama illustrates the strength of 224 minutes. family in turbulent times. Starring Jackie Burroughs and Cedric Smith. 90 minutes. DVD - #22232D, $29.99 $24.99 VHS - #0429, $14.99 DRAMA DVD - #23412D, $14.99 VHS - #99803, $14.99 SALE! $7.99 The Continuing Story Request a FREE VHS of An Avonlea Christmas when Gilbert enlists in the army and is you buy the Anne series (#98956D). Use #CC0699803. soon missing in action, so Anne sets off in search of him. 185 minutes. DVD - #23042D, $29.99 $24.99 Road to Avonlea: The Movie Not available on VHS After her father is accused of embezzlement, wealthy Sara DRAMA DVD set - #98956D, $49.99 Stanley is sent to live with rela- tives in Prince Edward Island. (animated) While there, she must cope with Anne of Green Gables her infamous aunt Hetty, and This three-volume set includes six with the mischievous antics of animated episodes about the little her jealous cousins.