Parables Alive! Scripture Music Videos

STORIES WITH POWERFUL MESSAGES

PARABLES ALIVE! is a series of scripture music videos based on seven of the most popular parables of Jesus:

1. A Father and Two Sons (Prodigal Son) Luke 15:11-32
2. Forgive! (Unforgiving Servant) Matt 18:21-35
3. Who is My Neighbour? (Good Samaritan) Luke 10:25-37
4. Last Will Be First (Generous Vineyard Owner) Matt 20:1-16
5. Talents Matt 25:14-30
6. Don’t Worry Matt 6:24-34
7. The Sower (animated) Matt 25:14-30

Each video is a modern translation of the parable of Jesus into music and images, bringing to life the characters, symbols and analogies contained in each parable.
Set in modern day Africa, they make relevant the Gospel lessons of compassionate love, forgiveness, reconciliation, God’s generosity, stewardship, faith in God’s providence and living the Word of God.

Suitable for personal reflection, bible study groups, schools, and a useful tool for catechesis for today’s youth and adults.
Includes a study and discussion guide.
DVD extras: English Subtitles/Lyrics of each song

Series produced and directed by Wendy Ooi, fsp

Approximate duration of each parable – 5-8 min
Total duration – 55 min

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ANUARITE - A Life for God

The life of Sr Marie-Clémentine Anuarite Nengapeta (1939-1964), virgin and martyr. She was killed during the 1964 civil war of Congo (Zaire) by the hands of the Simbas. (Proclaimed Blessed by the Church in 1999.)
Duration: 80 min
Produced by Society of Saint Paul

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BAKANJA - A Life Without Compromise

Life of Blessed Isidor Bakanja (1887 - 1909) He was a member of the Boangi tribe, born in Bokendela (Congo). In order to survive, even as a boy, he had to work as bricklayer or in farms. He was converted to Christianity in 1906. He was working in a plantation run by a colonialist in Ikili and was forbidden by the owner to spread Christianity among his fellow workers. On 22 April 1909, the superintendent of the business tore off the Carmelite Scapular, which Isidore was wearing as an expression of his Christian faith, and had him severely beaten even to drawing blood. He died on 15 August of the same year as a result of the wounds inflicted in "punishment" for his faith and which he bore patiently while forgiving his aggressor. He was beatified by Pope John Paul II on 24 April 1994
Duration: 88 min
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BAKHITA – A Wonderful Story

Life of Saint Josephine Bakhita
Born in Olgossa (Darfur, Sudan) around 1869, St. Bakhita was kidnapped as a child, sold and resold as a slave to different masters. However God guided her in a wonderful way to her baptism and eventually to the religious life in the institute of the Daughters of Charity, founded by St. Magdalene of Canossa, in Italy. Simple, humble and loving, she witnessed charity to a heroic degree in her daily life.
She died in Schio (Vicenzq) on Feb 8, 1947, and canonized on Oct 1, 2000.
St. Bakhita has become a symbol of freedom and reconciliation and is the patron saint of Africa.
Duration: 80 min
A Kronovision production by Pino Aldovrandi and Marco Fabbrini.
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HAZINA (The Treasure)

Swahili version of The Treasure – Sacrament of Baptism
Maua, a secondary school student, hears about Jesus for the first time during a Good Friday procession. She is fascinated by this Jesus who willingly gave his life so that others might live. Now she wants to come to know him better. From that day on, Maua longs to know more about this Person who loved her so much as to give his life for her. Faced with one difficulty after another, Maua does not give up her search. Through the help of her Christian friend, Maua sets out on a journey of discovery, instruction, and prayer until she finds the treasure that her hearts has longed for – the joyful moment when she becomes a child of God through Baptism.
Directed by Ingolo Wa Keya
Duration: 60 min
A Paulines Audiovisuals Africa Production

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KIRIKU (KIRIKOU) AND THE SORCERESS

This animated film exquisitely recounts the tale of tiny Kirikou -- a clever, courageous little boy born in an African village in which Karaba the Sorceress has placed a terrible curse -- as he sets out on a quest to free his village of the curse and find out the secret of why Karaba is so wicked. Kirikou depicts a precocious newborn infant who battles ignorance, and so-called evil, with endearing perseverance. This film speaks to the child within us all who yearns to express and defend the best in others and ourselves. Kirikou's stunning visuals are accented by a traditional music soundtrack by African music giant Youssou N' Dour.
Written and Directed by Michel Ocelot
A Didier Brunner, Jacques Vercruyssen and Paul Thiltges Production
Duration: 74 min
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KIVUKO (Passage)

Swahili version of The Passage (Sacrament of Confirmation)
Rose, a young lady who lives in the big city returns to her rural village to facilitate a seminar on Family Health. There she is reunited with her friends from her Confirmation group. As they share experiences, joys and difficulties, they realize that all of them, in varied ways, have been living their lives as a passage, growing into responsible adulthood and using their gifts and talents for the good of others. Rose is overjoyed with the whole experience. But in the middle of the night, tragedy strikes! Rose’s uncle is taken away by the police. Surely there must be a mistake! Rose and her friend Kizito frantically seek assistance. Eventually help comes but from a very unexpected source.
Duration: 60 min
A Paulines Audiovisuals Africa Production
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KUONGOKA (The Return)

Swahili version of The Return (Sacrament of Reconciliation)
Michael, a university student returns home for vacation and is welcomed joyfully by his family. When he goes back to school, Michael gets involved with some friends who lure him away from his studies. He begins to frequent pubs, night clubs and gambling halls, To keep up with his new style of life, Michael resorts to the unexpected, shocking his parents. Yet soon he runs out of money and finds himself alone, with no friends, and without the courage to return home. One day his previous roommate introduces him to a priest and from that moment on, Michael’s life starts to turn around.
Directed by Richard Thomsett
Duration: 60 min
A Paulines Audiovisuals Africa Production
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KUPENDWA NA KUISHI

Swahili version of Loved and Alive (Every baby has rights) .
Jenny and Peter are in love and engaged to marry. One day their world is turned upside down. What choices will they make? Will their love for each other hold true to the end? This is a story about rape and abortion, love and commitment. It is an appeal to family and friends to give loving support to rape victims and an appeal to women with unwanted pregnancies to recognize that the baby is innocent and deserves its right to live.
It is an appeal to Love and Life.
Directed by Richard Thomsett
Duration: 60 min
A Paulines Audiovisuals Africa Production
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KWA NINI MIMI - OGOPA...OGOPA SANA - FIKIRI!

KWA NINI MIMI - OGOPA...OGOPA SANA - FIKIRI! (video 3 kwa dvd 1)

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Kwa nini mimi (Why Me? HIV/AIDS A Call to Love)
Swahili version of Why Me?
Mary, a young, lively and beautiful girl learns the shocking news that she is HIV positive. How does she, her friends and family deal with this diagnosis? The rallying cry is “Why Me?” Why has this happened to me, to my family, to the one I love? This video challenges us to change our attitude towards those infected by the HIV virus. A challenge to stop alienating the HIV positive and instead, to be compassionate and offer our support. It is a call to love.
Duration: 30 min



Ogopa Ogopa Sana (Be Afraid…Aids is Deadly)Swahili version of Be Afraid…Aids is Deadly
The film beings with the sad tragedy of Paula, dying so young, because she had premarital sex with a boyfriend who infected her with the HIV virus. Her friends are the funeral and are struck by the fact that AIDS is very real, not just something that happens to “other people” or mere statistics. After the funeral they get together to come to grips with everything. With the assistance of medical experts, facts are given on HIV/AIDS, dispelling popular myths. Though some treatments can be helpful, there is no cure for AIDS. It is our responsibility to prevent it.
Duration: 30 min
A Paulines Audiovisuals Africa Production

Fikiri Ngono o Upendo? (Think! Sex or Love?)
Swahili version of Think! Sex or Love?
Youth today often succumb to peer pressure, not doing what they know to e right. In this video, a group of young men and women pose a number of questions that plague them to “one who has seen life.” Issues on self control, self dignity and respect as foundations of meaningful relationships as opposed to having a partner merely for “sexual convenience” are explored. Before you do anything, THINK!
Duration: 20 min
A Paulines Audiovisuals Africa Production

LOVED AND ALIVE

Jenny and Peter are in love and engaged to marry. One day their world is turned upside down. What choices will they make? Will their love for each other hold true to the end? This is a story about rape and abortion, love and commitment. It is an appeal to family and friends to give loving support to rape victims and an appeal to women with unwanted pregnancies to recognize that the baby is innocent and deserves its right to live.
It is an appeal to Love and Life.

Directed by Richard Thomsett
Duration: 60 min
A Paulines Audiovisuals Africa Production

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MARTYRS OF UGANDA – Fires Of Hope

Life for Alex, a young man diagnosed with AIDS, if one of despair and hopelessness. Everything begins to change when on June 3, the Feast of the Martyrs of Uganda, the catehist, Mr Wamala, reaches out to Alex and helps him discover the heroic lives of the Martyrs of Uganda.

Guided by Mr Wamala, we relive the arrival of the first Catholic missionaries in Uganda. We see them proclaiming the Good News of Jesus while caring for the sick and suffering. At the court of the king of Buganda, many prominent people like Balikuddembe, Kaggwa and Mullimba come to believe in Jesus. However due to the intrigues of Prime Minister (Katikiro) and the traditional priests, their faith is soon severely put to the test. Bukkuddembe is beheaded, Denis Ssebugwawo speared to death, and the rest burnt alive.
Alex, confronted with such heroism, feels the power of hope and gains the courage to face his own inevitable death,
Directed by Phil Mullaly
Living Water Video Productions, Missionaries of Africa
Duration: 46 min

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MPITO (The Crossing)

Swahili version of The Crossing - Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Annick, modern, young, bright and dynamic, is a TV presenter and loves her world of beauty, fashion and success. She lives with her brother Henry who, in contrast, dedicates himself to the service of the poor and the sick.
Annick’s life and attitude is completely turned upside down by a young man, sick with AIDS, who approaches her for help. Besides this, her father is diagnosed with cancer. Annick initially finds herself without support, but through the Christian cell group to which her brother belongs, she learns how to face the emotional pain and fear that come with the suffering of illness. She also discovers the value of the Sacrament of the Annointing of the Sick. Annick and Henry journey through this experience of sickness and suffering and discover the deeper meaning of their social and spiritual lives.
Duration: 60 min
Directed by Gemma Galfre, fsp and Libanga
A Paulines Audiovisuals Africa Production

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NAKUSIHI USINIUE (Please Do Not Kill Me)

Sarah, a school girl, becomes pregnant and is told that her baby is due during her “O” level examinations (high school finals). She is in a dilemma whether to have an abortion or not, Pressure builds up on all sides, She receives conflicting advice and struggles to make a decision according to her conscience and faith. A short film about upholding the sanctity and miracle of life in contrast to the destructive sin of abortion.

Duration: 33 min
Ukweli Video Production, Archdiocese of Nairobi, Kenya



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PLEASE DO NOT KILL ME

Sarah, a school girl, becomes pregnant and is told that her baby is due during her “O” level examinations (high school finals). She is in a dilemma whether to have an abortion or not, Pressure builds up on all sides, She receives conflicting advice and struggles to make a decision according to her conscience and faith. A short film about upholding the sanctity and miracle of life in contrast to the destructive sin of abortion.
Duration: 33 min
Ukweli Video Production, Archdiocese of Nairobi, Kenya

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SIRI YA UZIMA (The Secret)

Swahili version of The Secret (Sacrament of the Euchrarist)
Judith and Mark are looking forward to marriage. Mark shows promise as a future accountant while Judith, still a student, is involved in the youth group at her parish, helping them prepare a play on the Passion of Jesus. Soon however their love is put to the test. Judith is often absent and evades Mark’s queries about her disappearances. Mark’s mother does not accept Judith who is from a different tribe and who comes from a wealthy family. Mark is torn between Judith and his mother, between his confidence in Judith and the secret she hides from him. But soon Judith’s secret is revealed…..
Duration: 60 min
Directed by Richard Thomsett
A Paulines Audiovisuals Africa Production
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THE CROSSING – Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

Annick, modern, young, bright and dynamic, is a TV presenter and loves her world of beauty, fashion and success. She lives with her brother Henry who, in contrast, dedicates himself to the service of the poor and the sick.
Annick’s life and attitude is completely turned upside down by a young man, sick with AIDS, who approaches her for help. Besides this, her father is diagnosed with cancer. Annick initially finds herself without support, but through the Christian cell group to which her brother belongs, she learns how to face the emotional pain and fear that come with the suffering of illness. She also discovers the value of the Sacrament of the Annointing of the Sick. Annick and Henry journey through this experience of sickness and suffering and discover the deeper meaning of their social and spiritual lives.
Duration: 60 min
Directed by Gemma Galfre, fsp and Libanga
A Paulines Audiovisuals Africa Production
US$ 3.00

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THE RETURN (Sacrament of Reconciliation)

Michael, a university student returns home for vacation and is welcomed joyfully by his family. When he goes back to school, Michael gets involved with some friends who lure him away from his studies. He begins to frequent pubs, night clubs and gambling halls, To keep up with his new style of life, Michael resorts to the unexpected, shocking his parents. Yet soon he runs out of money and finds himself alone, with no friends, and without the courage to return home. One day his previous roommate introduces him to a priest and from that moment on, Michael’s life starts to turn around.
Directed by Richard Thomsett
Duration: 60 min
A Paulines Audiovisuals Africa Production
US$ 3.00

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