Video Recommendations
What Catholics Believe About the Holy Spirit (V 908)
Jesuit Father Michael Tueth invites viewers on an interactive introduction to basic Church teachings on the Holy
Spirit. Features variety of question-answer formats, on-camera interviews and concise catechesis on the topic.
The Mystery of God: Spirit (V 1042C)
Story of how the Blessed Virgin Mary answered the Spirit’s call. The Native American tale of “The Wind and the Rain” is combined with other metaphors and images to give rich description of the powerful presence of the Spirit in everyday life.
Saint Rita (D 5162)
Famous as the patron of hopeless situations, St. Rita of Cascia is immortalized in this wonderful, deeply moving film about this beautiful woman who lived in Italy in the 14th century. This powerful story tells of this brave and loyal woman who married her knight, helped him overcome his dark past and convert to faith, happily bore him two children and later endures immense pain as she loses everything in her life. She finds peace and new hope through generosity of a nearby convent of sisters, and with their help she develops a deep union with Christ that greatly inspires all who are near her.
Road of Hope: The Spiritual Journey of Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan (D 5174)
Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan was a political prisoner of the Communist regime in Vietnam for 13 years, nine of which he spent in solitary confinement. His remarkable faith sustained him during those long years, when he would celebrate Mass secretly with three drops of wine in the palm of his hand and the Host smuggled inside a flashlight by his faithful. His spiritual writings, penned on the back of old calendars, have spread worldwide, inspiring millions.
Book Recommendations
Truly Our Sister: A Theology of Mary in the Communion of Saints (BK5696)
Elizabeth A. Johnson; Continuum
Explores a new avenue of approach to Mary, one grounded in Scripture, liturgy and ancient Christian preaching, and able to evoke appreciation of the presence of God’s spirit in the community of faith today.
Mother Teresa’s Secret Fire (BK 5963)
Joseph Langford; Our Sunday Visitor
Walk in the footsteps of Mother Teresa to understand the depths of her spirituality. Let her message guide you to the most neglected realms of your own spirit. Discover the inspiration, insight and instruction to transform your everyday life in the same way that Mother Teresa transformed hers.
Saints of the Bible (BK 5976)
Theresa Doyle-Nelson; Our Sunday Visitor
An inspirational collection of 48 biblical personalities recognized as saints by the Church. Includes the famous and the less well-known. Each entry features the saint’s feast day and patronage, a key passage from Scripture, reflection and additional Scripture verses.
Internet Recommendations
www.americancatholic.org/Features/Sai
ntofDay/default.aspx
St. Anthony Messenger Press lists a saint for each day. Visit this website and learn about the saint for today. Catholic saints are holy people and human people who lived extraordinary lives. Each saint the Church honors responded to God’s invitation to use his or her unique gifts. God calls each one of us to be a saint.
To check out these materials or others, phone Kathy Ward at 406-442-5820 or e-mail kward@diocesehelena.org. To see more holdings, please visit www.diocesehelena.org and select “Resource Center Catalog.”
Published in The Montana Catholic Online, Volume 26, No. 4, April 16, 2010.
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