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The Knights of St. John, also known as the Knights of Malta, were founded as a hospital/military order during the crusades and became not only the greatest medical resource in the Holy Land but elsewhere in Europe and also became the major bulwark against the Muslims throughout the next several hundred years. This DVD tells the history of the Knights, from their origins during the crusades to …
The Academy Award winning drama about the conflict between St. Thomas More and King Henry VIII. Robert Shaw stars as Henry, who wants to divorce his wife to marry Anne Boleyn. Only Sir Thomas More has the conviction to oppose the King. More's valiant refusal to abandon his principle leads to his martyrdom. A stunning performance by Scofield who won Best Actor for his …
Witness to Hope: The Life of Karol Wojtyla - Pope John Paul II (DVD) Based on George Weigel’s definitive biography of Pope John Paul II, this major new film is the most complete and intimate film ever made on the Pope. Filmed on location in Rome and Poland, and using rare footage from the Vatican vaults provided by the Pope himself, this film about the Pope’s extraordinary life is unique …
Following the conquest of Babylon, the King of Persia gives a banquet for his people, but his wife refuses to attend. Ahasuerus disowns her and goes in search of her replacement. In his harem, he meets and falls in love with Esther. She then reveals to Ahasuerus that she is Jewish and asks him to show her people mercy. In doing so, she saves the lives of many innocent people. Starring F. Murray …
The Footprints of God Series hosted by Stephen Ray How could a laborer who chiseled rocks and cut wood forgive sins, heal the sick and raise the dead? Who was this first-century carpenter who changed the whole course of history - of eternity? As he trudged the dusty paths of Israel, he was worshiped as God; as he performed signs that revealed his divinity, he was executed as a traitor. Join …
Raymond Arroyo and Fr. Richard John Neuhaus guide us through the moving and beautiful funeral Mass of John Paul II. Join with five million faithful who gathered in Rome for this solemn occasion. Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, then Dean of the College of Cardinals, now Pope Benedict XVI, delivers a moving homily paying tribute to Pope John Paul II.
Paul - Contending for the Faith The Footprints Of God Series Stephen Ray Zealous for the God of Israel, Saul of Tarsus pursued murderous threats against the disciples of Jesus. But Saul's zeal was turned upside down when he was knocked from his "high horse" and humbled by the hand of God. In this newest release in the Footprints of God series, join the adventure as Stephen Ray, …
Why is Jesus called the Son of David and why is that important to understanding Our Lord? How did the Kingdom of Israel prefigure and anticipate the Kingdom of God and the Catholic Church? Join Steve Ray in this edition from the Footprints of God series as he takes you on a fast-paced adventure through the mountains and deserts of Israel to discover not only where David and Solomon lived and …
Jim Caviezel Adapted from Anne Holm's internationally acclaimed novel North to Freedom , this is the story of a 12-year-old boy, David, who escapes a Communist concentration camp with little more than a compass, a sealed letter, a loaf of bread, and instructions to carry the letter to Copenhagen, Denmark. David is thrust into the free world and embarks upon a spiritual voyage of discovery, …
Tells the story of the prophet who abandons his family and the woman he loves in order to relay God's message in Jerusalem. Although he is persecuted and branded as a traitor for warning others of the destruction of the Holy City, Jeremiah continues fearlessly with his mission. When his prophecy is fulfilled, he experiences first-hand Jerusalem's destruction by the Babylonians. Starring Patrick …
Aldyth Morris' DAMIEN Father Damien de Veuster, the Roman Catholic priest, came to the Hawaiian Islands in the late 1800's to work with the lepers confined on the island of Molokai. He died himself a leper after serving his beloved lepers for sixteen years. This award-winning play is a monologue delivered by Damien as a spirit telling the progressof his own funeral …
Uncover the Priceless Spiritual Treasures of the Church's Jewish Roots Why did Pope Pius XII declare that Catholics should consider themselves "spiritual Semites?" What significance do Old Testament customs and practices hold for Christians of today? How will discovering the Church's Jewish heritage deepen our knowledge and love for Christ? A Little Jewish Secret In the new video The …
The Truth about the "other Gospels" and Early Christianity
Directed by Volker Schlondorff Based on a true story about a priest put into a concentration camp for speaking out against the Nazis, Fr. Kremer is later released, only to learn that he is being forced to convince the bishop of Luxumbourg to work with Nazi occupiers. Gestapo Gebhardt is under pressure to have the priest succeed - or suffer an unwanted transfer. In this though …
This powerful drama is the story of the saintly Fr. Damien, who in 1872 went to the island of Molokai, where lepers had been exiled to live in miserable surroundings. Damien earned the trust of the lepers, and his appeals for help resonated throughout the world. Even after Damien himself contracted leprosy he carried on working for his "fellow lepers" to the end. This big-budget feature starts …
Join Raymond Arroyo and Fr. Richard John Neuhaus for this EWTN presentation of the Solemn Inaugural Mass of Pope Benedict XVI. This Mass marks the beginning of the pontificate of the 264th successor to the See of Peter.