STORY OF CHRISTMAS

 

This animated film tells the story of the birth of Jesus, the anger of King Herod, the flight into Egypt and the attempt by Herod to kill Jesus. The story is seen through the eyes of a donkey and an ox who witness the birth and do what they can to protect the child. The donkey tells the story, "My master said that I was good for nothing when two travelers came to rest in my stable. A baby was born to us that night and I asked the ox to blow on him to keep him warm. Shepherds from the hills and marvelous visitors came to see the baby. I knew that he was important but also in great danger. That is how it all began..." The story of Christmas highlights the magical side of this enchanting event in keeping true with the biblical version with the animals providing an original point of view for an age old story.

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PATRICK

Fun-loving Patrick had it easy at his parents' seaside villa. At 16, he thought he had it made for life, that is, until the day raiders kidnapped him to nearby Ireland. Now a slave and shepherd, Patrick faced a bleak and uncertain future. To survive, he would have to conquer cold, hunger, wild beasts and even worse enemies. What's more, Patrick would have to conquer himself. So he turned to God. With new strength and inner freedom, he began an incredible saga of faith against which no enemy would ever prevail.

Duration: 30 mins

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MIRACLES

Miracle musical DVD is an inspirational meant for prayer and reflection. The natural features and different realities of life presented are reflections of the wonderful works of God. Everything we have including the air we breath is a miracle from God. We should never take anything for granted. The DVD contains its lyrics to enable the viewer to learn the songs if they wish to. Yes! singing is praying twice.

Duration: 49 mins

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FRANCIS

It was the age of knights and kings, when honor belonged to the heroes and glory was found in the battle field. There lived a brave young man named Francis, whose wish was to become a mighty warrior and conquer a magnificent castle. One day Francis felt a calling to greater glory. God had vested upon him a very special mission that would require a supreme act of courage. For the love of God, his King, Francis gave up all that he had and joyfully embarked upon the most exciting and unexpected adventure.

Duration: 30 mins

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I WILL FOLLOW YOU

Every choice in life has its consequences. Career opportunities, lifetime commitments like marriage or entering the religious life all require time to discern and seek Gods help in one's decision making process. Like Angela in this video, it is important to sift through this messages and to discover God's voice speaking in the depths of your heart. Are you courageous enough to respond and faithfully follow Christ in your respective vocation? Turning to God's voice is wise; yet God's voice can easily get drowned amidst the hustle and bustle of your struggle to tune to the voices of the significant others in your life. However, the final choice depends on you...

"I Will follow You" is a must watch video for young people and others who may find themselves at a cross road....

Duration: 60 mins

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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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In the Footsteps of Christ

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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF CHRIST – An Inspiring Portrayal of Jesus Christ, His Mission and His Message

“The message of Jesus resounds through the ages for all people. And yet he lived and preached in a small town during a period of political instability. Getting to know that land and coming to understand the period in which Jesus lived will enable us to understand his words more profoundly. “ Father Roland De Vaux, bible scholar, archaeologist, eye witness discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls

In the Footsteps of Christ comprises of 10 chapters. Each chapter retraces the earthly life of Jesus so as to answer the question ”Who is Jesus?” Discover the background of his life and message. Scientific data, references and excerpts from ancient texts are explored, bringing to life the places Jesus walked, preached and lived.

A wonderful resource to prepare pilgrims to the Holy Land.

1. And So It Happened

2. John The Baptizer

3. The Hidden Years

4. From Solitude To The World

5. The Law And Love

6. Blessed Are You

7. You Are The Christ

8. The Stones Will Cry Out

9. The Passion

10. The Cross And Afterward

Directors: Alberto Castellani, Giancarlo Cappellaro

Duration: 150 min (10 chapters of 15 min each)

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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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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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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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TEN COMMANDMENTS

A marvelous animated cartoon on the Commandments, with 10 short stories. The protagonists are children living within the most common situations of daily life – in their home, in school, with their friends and in games. Family play a key role in the episodes because it is within the family circle that the children grow and learn. Time and again they find themselves in situations in which they are called and challenged to make choices and live according to the Commandments of God.
Written by Roberto Di Diodato Ivano Bauldiuni and Sergio Manfio
Catechetical Consultants: Fr. Sergio Pintor and Fr. Tonino Lasconi
Directed by Sergio Mangio

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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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