Video & DVD
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THE HIDDEN LIFE (DVD)
The Story of the Sisters of St. Mary
This documentary presents a unique opportunity to see inside the enclosed Christian monastic women's community at St. Mary's Convent in Greenwich, New York.
They live separated from the material values of society. To most, they represent an archaic way of life that is beyond understanding.
St. Mary's Convent is home to the oldest community of Episcopal nuns founded in America. Despite all precedent, the Sisters break a 135 year tradition of silence to share the journey that has led them to this life and explain what it means to them today. Whatever your interest in Christian spirituality, you will find their stories inspiring and very human. They hope that in the telling, others might be stirred to look within themselves to find deeper meaning in their own lives. As seen on PBS: 58 minutes.
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HOW TO CREATE PYSANKY DVD
This how-to DVD features the expertise of Luba, a renowned pysanky maker with over 75 years of experience making these intricately beautiful Ukrainian Easter eggs. She guides you with confidence and clarity through all the techniques needed to create your own works of pysanky art! 22 minutes.
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THE ABBEY OF GETHSEMANI (DVD)
A School of the Lord's Service
This DVD is an invitation to see, hear and appreciate more fully the essence of monastic life at the Abbey of the Gethsemani in rural Kentucky. Explore worship, work and the rhythm of daily life in the Trappist Abbey which was once the home of Thomas Merton. With remarkable access, the producer's cameras capture the simplicity of ancient traditions while also showing how the monks adjust to modern times. The brothers of Gethsemani have been in Kentucky since 1848 but their spiritual quest is timeless. 25 minutes.
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THE PRIESTS (DVD)
In Concert at Armagh Cathedral, Ireland
Building on the instant bestselling status of their album, THE PRIESTS (Fr. Eugene O'Hagen, his brother Fr. Martin, and Fr. David Delargy), joined by flutist Sir James Galway and singers Moyra Brennan and Liam O'Flynn, offer this live concert at the beautiful Armagh Cathedral in Ireland. Includes: Panis Angelicus, Ave Maria, Be Still My Soul, Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, Danny Boy, Benedictus, Irish Blessing and a dozen more. Bonus selections include Be Thou My Vision and 7 more. 65 minutes.
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THE PROMISED LAND OF VOCATION
Natalie Smith has observed the vocations discernment process of thousands of individuals since 2001. Subtitled "Knowing if You're Called to Marriage, Religious Life or the Priesthood," The Promised Land of Vocation shares her insights on this process such as:
The 3 sure signs that you're marrying the right person or joining the right community or diocese.
The 5 most common steps in vocational discernment.
How to identify what you truly want.
4 quick ways to destroy your vocation once you are there (what NOT to do).
The 4 most important words you will ever use in your vocation.
Natalie answers difficult questions on debt, unsupportive friends and relatives, sexuality, and what to do if you are in the wrong vocation. She encourages the reader and seeker: "It is never too late to co-create your vocation with God."
DVD
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DVD & Book Set!
SOUL SEARCHING:
THE JOURNEY OF THOMAS MERTON
DVD & New Companion Book
The award-winning documentary by Morgan Atkinson now has a companion book! He spent years researching Merton's work, interviewing Merton friends and scholars, and capturing his life at Gethsemani Abbey as well as other places that nurtured Merton, such as Redwoods Monastery (California) and Christ in the Desert Monastery (New Mexico). The book -- edited with Jonathan Montaldo -- contains pictures and a wealth of material not used in the documentary, including reflections of Fr. Daniel Berrigan, Rosemary Ruether, Martin Marty and many others. Together, the DVD and book vividly reveal the interior landscape of one of the spiritual giants of modern times.
DVD 67 minutes.
Book (paperback or hardcover) 160 pages.
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FAITH OF OUR FATHERS CD & DVD
The #1 recording in Irish history is now also a DVD. This celebration of Ireland's religious heritage features the astonishing vocal talents of tenor Frank Patterson and soprano Regina Nathan, along with the Benedictine Monks of Glenstal Abbey, the Irish Philharmonic Orchestra and others. Includes 20 traditional all-time Gaelic, English and Latin favorites such as "Queen of the May," "Céad Míle (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes)," "Sweet Heart of Jesus," "Salve Regina," "Ave Maria" and more. Enclosed booklets contain all English lyrics. Recorded live.
20 selections
Total time: 58:56
DVD total time 78 min.
For a track list and audio samples (using your Windows Media Player), select the MORE PRODUCT INFO tab below.
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THE BOOK OF KELLS DVD
The Work of Angels?
Learn about the origin, history, meaning and myths behind one of the greatest works of Western art. Travel with St. Columba from Ireland to Scotland with the founding of the monastery on Iona over 1,000 years ago. Learn about the book's creation – over 600 pages of intricate, gorgeous designs which merge Byzantine and other influences resulting in a distinct Celtic style. Finally, learn about the attack on the monastery and its later restoration. This riveting documentary was produced in Ireland.
Total time: 60 minutes
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IMPORTED FROM IRELAND
THE SPIRITUAL ROAD
The History of Glenstal Abbey DVD
Visit Ireland's only Benedictine monastery for monks and one of Ireland's leading boarding schools. Situated in the northeast corner of Limerick, Glenstal Abbey is also famous for its art, music and religious studies and for its leading role in theological debate and ecumenism. This DVD shows both the public face of the monastery (with extracts from the major offices and liturgies including Easter week) and the intimate behind-the-scenes life and work of the monks.
Total time: approximately 45 minutes
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Imported from Ireland
THE WAY OF SILENCE
The History and Traditions of
Mount Melleray Abbey
Mount Melleray Abbey in County Waterford stands at the foot of the Knockmealdown mountains in exceptionally beautiful countryside. Founded in 1832, Melleray is the first Cistercian monastery founded in Ireland since the Reformation and is now one of the larger abbeys of the Cistercian Order. This behind-the-scenes look at the life of the living community will introduce you to the history and the life of the monks. You will see the various activities of the monk's day from the prayer of Vigils at 4 am to Compline at 8 pm. The Cistercian life is one of prayer, reading/study and work. Designed to be self-sufficient, Melleray has a farm, a laundry, tailor's shop, library and bookbinding workshop, and other departments. Also presented is the Cistercian life from the monk's point of view -- showing parts of the monastery not normally accessible to members of the public, featuring a soundtrack containing chant, violin playing and the sound of the Abbey's Kenneth Jones Organ -- specially recorded for this video.
Total time: approximately 30 minutes
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SISTERS
Portrait of a Benedictine Community
Sisters is a special, inside look at the life of a community of Benedictine nuns. In this one-hour documentary (premiered on Public Television's Independent Lens in 2005), several sisters of the St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth, Minnesota, share their experiences and feelings about monastic life, and their insights about the future of the monastery. The producers had the privilege of interviewing and filming the sisters over a two-year period as they worked, prayed, sang, socialized, and served the community together. Sisters is a unique glimpse into a sometimes-misunderstood world and portrays the sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery in all their complexity and humanity.
Total time: 60 minutes
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FROM THE LITTLE MOUNTAIN
Reflections on Orthodox
Christian Monasticism DVD
This DVD takes you through a year at the Hermitage of the Holy Cross in West Virginia and portrays some of the beauty and struggle of monastic life. Insights about monasticism from one of the senior monks at the monastery are given as you are visually taken through the Church liturgical year and the changing seasons in the mountains. A unique documentary of an Orthodox monastery in the 21st century.
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EASTER IN ART DVD
Betrayal, Crucifixion & Resurrection
Acclaimed art historian Tim Marlow explores the Easter story in three parts: Betrayal, Crucifixion and Resurrection, as depicted from the time of the early Christians to the present day. Shot on location in Jerusalem, Europe and other parts of the world, the DVD explores the way contemporary artists and Old Masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Bosch, Tintoretto, Grünewald, Giotto, Michelangelo, and Rembrandt have depicted parts of the Easter story through the ages.
Total time: 73 minutes
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From Mepkin Abbey
TRAPPIST DVD
Now on DVD, this documentary explores life at Mepkin Abbey, a Trappist monastery in South Carolina. Fascinating historic and contemporary images show how the humility, contemplation, and simple life of monks fit into the modern world. Featuring interviews with best-selling authors Thomas Moore, Kathleen Norris and Herbert Benson, MD. Broadcast on ABC-TV and PBS-TV Networks.
Total time: 56 minutes
"Refreshingly well done. . . well worth anyone's attention" -- Catholic News Service.
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MERTON:
A Film Biography
Now on DVD, this highly regarded 1984 film weaves together Merton's writing and scenes from significant places in his life -- including his birthplace in France, his monastery in Kentucky, and his final journey in Thailand. Interviews with his friends and colleagues, including the Dalai Lama, poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti and musician Joan Baez, combine to bring us a comprehensive portrait of the man whose presence touched millions and whose words and thoughts still impact us today. DVD, 57 minutes plus 1 hour of bonus features.
"I doubt one could find a more profitable hour with equal beauty, interest and inspiration." -- Fr. Basil Pennington
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CLARE & FRANCIS (DVD)
A major new epic feature film on the lives of St. Clare and St. Francis of Assisi, shot on location in Italy. Unique among films on St. Francis because of its historical accuracy, attention to St. Clare, and authentic spirit of joy and piety. English & Italian languages with Spanish & English subtitles.
Total time: 200 minutes
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From Our Lady of Angels Monastery
CHRISTMAS WITH THE NUNS DVD
Recorded live at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama, this program features Mother Angelica and the Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Adoration as they joyfully usher in the season of Christmas with traditional hymns. Includes favorites like "O Holy Night," "The Coventry Carol," "Lo, How A Rose," "Gesu Bambino," and more!
Total time: 45 minutes
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CHARTRES CATHEDRAL
A Sacred Geometry
This extraordinary documentary film explores one of the most beautiful and mysterious cathedrals in the world, the famous Chartres Cathedral in France.
Filmed by an acclaimed BBC cameraman, it features haunting images and beautiful music, and advances challenging theories and discoveries by Professor Keith Critchlow, a leading expert in sacred architecture who has studied the mysteries of Chartres Cathedral for over 40 years. Also featured is Malcolm Miller, author and longtime cathedral guide.
Forty-four magnificent stained glass windows, including three rose windows, tell the story of the world from creation to the day of judgment. The 12th Century labyrinth in the nave paving is the largest and best preserved surviving example of a medieval labyrinth in France. Who were the architects, the Masters of the Compasses? Where did they get the courage and confidence to build such a complex and magnificent cathedral as Chartres?
This documentary will inspire all students of architecture, religious studies, and the mysteries of life.
Time: approx. 60 minutes
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REDISCOVERING THE LABYRINTH
A Walking Meditation
with Lauren Artress
Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
The labyrinth is a powerful tool for transformation. This is the story of those who have been transformed along the path, and an invitation for you to begin the journey. Rediscovering the Labyrinth is a moving documentary of real people whose lives have changed by walking the labyrinth.
The Reverend Dr. Lauren Artress, author of Walking a Sacred Path, presents the labyrinth's ancient origins and its contemporary applications; the labyrinth is a crucible for change, a blueprint for the sacred meeting of psyche and soul, a field of light, a cosmic dance.
Total time: 28:30
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LIVE IN CONCERT:
JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT
Exclusive Troubadour for the Lord product - not available in stores! One hour of John Michael Talbot ministering in spoken word and song. Recorded live in 2000 at a standing-room only concert in Leesburg, Florida. Songs include: Psalm 95 (Come Worship the Lord), God Alone is Enough, Hiding Place, Only in God (Psalm 62), Holy is His Name, Advent Suite, Lilies of the Field, I Am the Bread of Life, Surrender to Jesus, and St. Teresa's prayer.
Running Time: 58 minutes
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From the Abbey of Regina Laudis
THE CHEESE NUN
This fascinating PBS documentary profiles the adventures of world famous Benedictine nun Sister Noella Marcellino, a scientist who is the cheesemaker for Regina Laudis Abbey, and a champion for artisanal cheesemaking. She travels through the beautiful French countryside looking into the secrets of cheese, teaches American spiritual music to farmers and puts her microscope to work to help aspiring American cheesemakers.
60 minutes
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NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD
From St. Joseph's Abbey
WITH HEARTS EXPANDED
Set apart in the rolling hills of central Massachusetts, St. Joseph's Abbey is a monastery of the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance, popularly known as Trappists. It is the home of the oldest community of Cistercian monks in North America.
This is the story of its founding in 1825 in Tracadie, Nova Scotia; its years of struggle and misfortune which led to a move to Cumberland, Rhode Island and from there, after a disastrous fire in 1950, to Spencer where the monks converted the existing farm buildings into the present monastery complex.
Total time 25 minutes
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ST. FRANCIS
A Film by Michele Soavi
Filmed in Assisi and other actual locations where St. Francis lived and died, this film vividly tells his story from childhood through his death. With beautiful cinematography and fine acting, it stars Italian actor Raoul Bova as Francis and is directed by much-acclaimed Michele Soavi. DVD has English dubbing, Italian with English or Spanish subtitles; bonus features; and a 16-page collector's booklet.
Total time 205 minutes
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BESTSELLER
THE EVERYDAY (DVD)
Benedictine Life at
Mount Saviour Monastery
After 6 years in production, THE EVERYDAY was released in 2007 to rave reviews and critical acclaim, garnering two New York Emmy Awards. It features selections from all seven Daily Offices and candid interviews with monks on key elements of Benedictine life including hospitality, work, prayer and love. DVD extras include historical photos, a full audio of Compline, additional music, and footage showing the upstate New York monastery in all 4 seasons.
Total time 50 minutes
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ALL-TIME BESTSELLER
INTO GREAT SILENCE
2 DVD Set
Nestled deep in the postcard-perfect French Alps, the Grande Chartreuse is considered one of the world's most ascetic monasteries. In 1984, German filmmaker Philip Gröning wrote to the Carthusian order for permission to make a documentary about them. They said they would get back to him. Sixteen years later, they were ready. Gröning, sans crew or artificial lighting, lived in the monks' quarters for six months—filming their daily prayers, tasks, rituals and rare outdoor excursions.
This transcendent, closely observed film seeks to embody a monastery, rather than simply depict one—it has no score, no voiceover and no archival footage. What remains is stunningly elemental: time, space and light. One of the most mesmerizing and poetic chronicles of spirituality ever created, INTO GREAT SILENCE dissolves the border between screen and audience with a total immersion into the hush of monastic life. More meditation than documentary, it's a rare, transformative theatrical experience for all.
Total time 162 minutes
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ASSISI PILGRIMAGE
Walking in Faith with Francis & Clare
Every year, thousands of pilgrims visit Assisi, Italy, for the rich spiritual experience of exploring the birthplace of Saints Francis and Clare. This new 2-hour DVD makes that journey accessible to everyone. Guided by Murray Bodo, Roch Niemier and others. Music by Franciscan composer Robert Hutmacher has a medieval flavor. Bonus features include a chronology of the saints' lives, pilgrimage maps, an explanation of the San Damiano cross, and a ritual walk with Clare.
Total time 120 minutes
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ORTHODOXY # 101
This three-episode DVD has a little something for everyone interested in learning about the Orthodox faith. Part I is a tour through a Greek Orthodox church. Part II is a Q&A session with Greek Orthodox priests and covers a wide range of topics which touch on the key issues of faith and theology. Part III is a meditation on Parts I & II using the A-B-C's.
Total time 90 minutes
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QIGONG FOR THE SPIRIT
This full color, easy to follow DVD teaches some gentle warms ups and a 'Five Elements' form of Qigong. Qigong is a Chinese form of exercise/meditation that comes from two Chinese words: Qi (chi) means energy and gong (kung) means skill/practice. Qigong therefore is a practice of cultivating energy. This DVD is very useful for beginners as well as for seasoned practitioners.
DVD only
60 mins
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From Holy Cross Abbey
HE WHO IS BLESSED
He Who Is Blessed is set in libraries, theaters, gardens, and monasteries around the world. It's a true tale told in whispers and shouts, but neither where you'd expect to hear them.
The story of Harvey Simmonds - known as Brother Benedict since he became a Trappist monk in 1983 - reevaluates the role of monks and the religious orders in the 21st century. Here is a man who trips lightly between New York's toast-of-the-town literary and art world elite and the legions of chaste, silent farmers and religious scholars whose names you will never know. What Br. Benedict teaches calmly and unintentionally, is how very much the world and the cloisters have to teach each other.
Benedict is Latin for "he who is blessed." His story is told here by those who have been blessed by his friendship.
DVD only
57 minutes
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SEEKING GOD
The Way of the Monk
In a remote canyon in northern New Mexico, early morning stillness is broken by chanting voices. Thus begins the daily cycle of the Benedictine monks at the Monastery of Christ in the Desert. SEEKING GOD is a monastic tapestry which weaves together seasonal changes and celebrations, candid interviews with monks and novices as they speak of their life and vocation, and hauntingly beautiful chants. Join their monastic journey as the monks move through the days and the seasons in their search for God through prayer, work, study, and song.
DVD only
58 minutes
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From Mepkin Abbey
NATIVITY
The Art & Spirit of the Crèche
Uplifting Christmas reflections from a Trappist monastery. Explore Mepkin Abbey's beautiful collection of crèches from around the globe while listening to fascinating commentary by theologians and collectors. See each nativity scene in loving detail and learn how they embrace nearly two thousand years of history, art and spirituality.
DVD only
30 minutes
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From Gethsemani Abbey
THE POETRY OF A SOUL:
A MONK'S STORY
The Spiritual Journey
of Fr. Matthew Kelty
Matthew Kelty is a Trappist monk, a member of a religious group known for silence, prayer, labor and isolation from the world. Aged 89 when this DVD was made, Matthew still works hard and certainly prays, but he also talks a lot, laughs just as much, and as the guest house chaplain at the Abbey of Gethsemani, is very much in touch with the world. In his long life he has been a hermit, a lover of motorcycles, Thomas Merton's confessor, a missionary and most importantly a man seeking to grow ever deeper in his relationship with God.
This program looks at the spiritual journey of Matthew Kelty and the wisdom he has gained along the way. His words, coupled with remarkable scenes of monastic life, inspire, inform and enlighten.
Produced by Morgan Atkinson, who is known for his award-winning work on life at Gethsemani.
45 minutes
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GETHSEMANI DVD
Explore life at the Abbey of Gethsemani,
one of the best-known monasteries in the world.
While some of Gethsemani's acclaim comes from being the home of the renowned spiritual master Thomas Merton, there is much more to the rural Kentucky monastery than the legacy of one man.
Granted unprecedented access, the filmmakers spent almost two years documenting life at Gethsemani. The goal was to capture the essence of the monastic life, as Merton lived it, and as it is lived today by his Trappist brothers.
DVD
60 minutes
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