Video Recommendations
Nicholas, the Boy Who Became Santa (V 577)
Animated retelling of the story of
Nicholas, bishop of the ancient Roman
city of Myra. The Santa Claus character
is based on Nicholas.
Helping People Help Themselves (V1215)
Employing the powerful biblical imagery
of water, this video takes viewers across
the country and chronicles the spirit of
Catholic social teaching, lived out
through the Catholic Campaign for
Human Development. Shows how lives
have changed as a result of self-help
projects that received seed money from
the CCHD.
The Fourth Wise Man (D 5034)
Persian wise man Artaban studies the
biblical prophecies and witnesses a heavenly
sign that he hopes will lead him and
his servant to the Messiah. Taking three
gifts with them on a journey that will last
33 years, the two pursue Jesus, only to
miss him at every turn, using their gifts
instead to help people in need. Old and
dying, and with no gifts yet to offer,
Artaban finally encounters Jesus on
Easter Sunday and finds peace in the
final moments of his life.
An Advent and Christmas Journey (D 5094)
Without relying on just one liturgical
cycle, Father Michael Himes goes indepth
into the spirituality and theology
of Advent and Christmas.
Book Recommendations
Advent Light (BK 6068)
Stephen J. Binz; Twenty-Third Publications
Advent is a time for new understanding,
for putting different pieces of God’s revelation
together to see the divine plan
more clearly. We listen to the words of
the ancient prophets, to the wisdom of
Jesus, to the stories of his birth and infancy,
and we make connections. Then
we connect those truths to our own lives
and our world and see how God is acting
anew, how God continues to reveal the
coming of Jesus today. Our best model
for this Advent search for understanding
is Mary of Nazareth. By making connections
between the ancient and the new,
between her people and her own life,
Mary grew in understanding of God’s
plan and responded to God’s will with
her acceptance: “Let it be with me according
to your word.” (Lk 1:38)
Advent and Christmas with the Church Fathers (BK 6142)
Marco Pappalardo; Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Reflections for Advent and Christmas
that provide prayerful meditations centered
on cultivating the gift of self.
Joyous Expectations: Journeying Through Advent with Mary (BK 6181)
M. Jean Frisk; Pauline Books and Media
Provides an Advent theme to ponder
each day, along with a suggestion for action
and prayer. Includes helpful material
about some of the Advent and
Christmas customs.
Web Recommendation
www.catholic.org/clife/advent
Many articles about Advent and Christmas,
and how to celebrate them.
To check out these materials or others,
phone Kathy Ward at 406-442-5820 or
email kward@diocesehelena.org. To see
more holdings, please visit
www.diocesehelena.org. Select “Education” and then “Resource Center.”
Published in The Montana Catholic Online, Volume 27, No. 11, November 18, 2011.
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