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- Beatified by Blessed John Paul II in 1980, Kateri Tekakwitha was proclaimed the first Native woman saint by Pope Benedict XVI on October 21, 2012. This moving documentary takes us on a journey from Upstate New York State to Montreal and Kahnawake; from Washington State to New Mexico, as we follow St. Kateri's incredible journey of deep faith, heroic sacrifice and love of Christ. Featuring many people who have been touched by her -including the little boy who received the miraculous healing that led to her canonization, this splendid film shows that no one is too simple or too young to follow Christ. "In Her Footsteps" paints the vivid picture of a brave young native woman, with scarred face and poor vision, who would become a source of healing, courage and divine insight for millions of people throughout the ages. St. Kateri's earthly life was hidden in the seventeenth century, yet her message continues to resound through time, reminding us of all that is good, beautiful, holy, pure and enduring about the Christian life and message. She is a true symbol of the enduring links between Catholicism and our native brothers and sisters, the indigenous people of our lands. As patron of ecology and the environment, she teaches us how to love and respect the created world and care for it. An instrument in her own lifetime of the First Evangelization, through her death and membership in the Communion of Saints, Kateri Tekakwitha is an enduring model of the New Evangelization for the Church.
- Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan was a political prisoner of the Communist regime in Vietnam for thirteen years, nine of which he spent in solitary confinement. His remarkable faith sustained him during those long years when he would celebrate mass in secret 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 throughout the world inspiring millions. Road of Hope: The Spiritual Journey of Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan is an original Salt and Light documentary exploring the man and his message. This powerful film traces the history of Thuan from his privileged upbringing in a powerful political family to decades of war, betrayal and suffering - all experiences which helped form his singular conviction that "Love Conquers All." Featuring interviews with those who knew him best, never before seen family videos, and rare archival footage of Thuan sharing his most revealing insights, Road of Hope offers an unprecedented glimpse into the life of a modern day martyr and saint.
- Join Byron, Chantal and Rosanna, as they explore the Church's teachings in a fast-paced and fun way, offering you a practical message, and giving you an opportunity to discuss what you have to say about what the Church has to say. 13 Episodes.
- On January 6, 1937, the death of a humble doorkeeper for a boys' college drew over one million people to Montreal. For 40 years, Brother André; Bessette of the Congregation of Holy Cross welcomed people at the door and became known as a miraculous healer. God's Doorkeeper looks at the heart and legacy of Brother André, as a man of prayer, of hospitality, and of compassion; a man who draws people in to experience a God who is love.
- "A Hand of Peace: Pope Pius XII and the Holocaust" offers valuable insights and contribution to the robust debate surrounding Pope Pius' wartime record. Featuring interviews with renowned Holocaust historian Sir Martin Gilbert; the Jesuit historian and postulator Fr. Peter Gumpel; author and ardent Pius defender Sr. Margherita Marchione, M.P.F., Ph.D., this gripping documentary explores the difficult choices Pius XII faced during the Second World War, and provides convincing proof that his bold, yet discreet, prophetic actions saved tens of thousands of Jewish lives and paved the way for a new era of Catholic-Jewish relations that have deepened over the past 50 years.
- The worldwide best-selling book and blockbuster movie, The Da Vinci Code, has many people wondering, what is the real Opus Dei? What is their agenda? What is their place in the Catholic Church? And are they anything like the depiction in Dan Brown's novel? Opus Dei: Decoding God's work unveils the history and significance of St. Josemaría Escrivá and "The Work" God entrusted to him. Featuring interviews with Opus Dei leaders throughout the world and Vatican Affairs expert John Allen, this riveting documentary examines The Da Vinci Code's many myths and distortions and presents another portrait of Opus Dei.
- Love is a Choice is the official documentary of the life of St. Gianna Beretta Molla with excerpts of her Canonization ceremony on May 16, 2004. The awarded documentary includes interviews with Pietro Molla and their children. Recommended for families, schools, university chaplaincies, marriage preparation, and lay ministry programs.
- From the grand to the mundane, life at Westminster Abbey in Mission, B.C., is anything but ordinary. This Side of Eden presents a poetic, compelling and richly intimate portrait of the Benedictine Monks in the days of Holy Week and the Easter Triduum. Young and old, able and infirm, the subtle splendor of their lives is interwoven with the quiet majesty of the natural world that surrounds them. Stunningly photographed and thoughtfully told, this film offers a meditative glimpse into a unique way of life which is grounded on earth but lived looking beyond.
- More than 11 years ago, Fr. Michael Prieur embarked on a mission: to discover the meaning of the images in the beautiful stained glass windows at St. Peter's Seminary in London, Ontario. This beautiful four-part series brings Fr. Prieur's book, Panes of Glory, to life, revealing his incredible findings surrounding the windows. The internationally-renowned Amabile Choirs from London, Ontario is featured in each episode. Episode 1 - The Arrival Episode 2 - The Doctors of the Church Episode 3 - The Missionary-Preachers Episode 4 - The Women in the Windows Special Features: Trailers and behind-the-scenes footage with commentary "May all who view the Salt + Light series Panes of Glory: The Windows of St. Peter's Seminary be surrounded by a cloud of heavenly witnesses, inspired by their courage, and drawn into this mystery of light." Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, CEO, Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation
- The vocation of motherhood is one of the most challenging but rewarding, difficult but wonderful jobs in the whole world. Being a mom is a call to care, to fix, to teach, to encourage, to provide, to support... to love. It means being a light to your family and seeing them shine because of it. But because it's a vocation, motherhood also means having the graces of the faith and the example of Mary. Within the Catholic family, moms are never alone. In support of the Catholic family, Salt + Light Television is proud to present Mothering, Full of Grace. Hosted by Rhea Johner and featuring real moms and real families, this 13-episode series aims to encourage and nourish women in their vocations of wife and mom. Episode 1: Care-giving Episode 2: Home Episode 3: Working Mom Episode 4: Family Planning Episode 5: Friends Episode 6: Vocations Episode 7: Heroes Episode 8: Prayer Episode 9: Education Episode 10: Technology Episode 11: Sacraments Episode 12: Holidays Episode 13: Extra-Curricular Activities
- In the summer of 2012, a food crisis struck West Africa in a region called the Sahel. Particularly hard-hit was Niger, a country already languishing near the bottom of the United Nations Human Development Index. If the international community did not intervene, the food crisis threatened to escalate into a famine. Salt + Light Television's Kris Dmytrenko travelled to Niger to learn about the crisis. Why was it happening? What were Nigeriens doing about it? And how was the world trying to help? Dmytrenko witnessed the efforts of Caritas Niger, a Catholic development organization endorsed by the local bishops. Their projects were supported by the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace and the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.During a visit to Niger in July 2012 to film the documentary "A New Leaf", Salt + Light witnessed the growing food crisis in the Sahel, as well as the lifesaving efforts of Development and Peace, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, and their local partners.
- In the heart of the "Bible Belt" in Tennessee, USA, the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia have embraced the love of Christ in the living of their vows and apostolic life for almost 150 years. Like their patron, the virgin martyr Cecilia, the Nashville Dominicans promise their heart to Christ and it is His voice that fills their ears and secures their promise to be His alone. They manifest to the world that religious life is all about love, but a love that is different and unique. It is a love that is eternal.
- The story of the ongoing process of reconciliation that led to Pope Francis' apology in 2022 and the long road ahead for healing and reconciliation between the Catholic Church and the Indigenous Peoples of Canada.
- At 24, she co-founded the Australian Religious Congregation, the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. At 29, she was wrongfully excommunicated from the Church but her faith and trust in God did not waver. Before she died in 1909 at age 67, people of all backgrounds already regarded her as a Saint. Her name is Saint Mary MacKillop -- a woman ahead of her time, a woman destined to be the first Australian Saint. She was chosen as one of the patron saints of World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney. Salt + Light producers Mary Rose Bacani and Kris Dmytrenko retrace her footsteps in Australia's southern state, birthplace of the congregation. Join them in this special half-hour program that highlights her life and legacy.
- Nestled on the outskirts of the tiny community of St. Agatha, Ontario lies the Carmel of St. Joseph, the home of a cloistered, contemplative community of Carmelite Nuns. They observe their vows of poverty, chastity and obedience in joy, and direct their lives toward prayer and the contemplation of the things of God. In this half-hour special, Salt + Light Television takes you behind the cloister in order to spend the day with the Carmelite Sisters.
- Follows Pope Francis' historic visit to Canada in 2022, featuring interviews with members of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in Alberta, Quebec, and Nunavut, who share their stories before and after the visit.
- "Duc in Altum!" Put out into the deep! Jesus knew exactly where the nets were to be let down on the Sea of Galilee, and he knows precisely where the Church must cast its nets in the deep waters of today. - Archbishop Richard Smith, May 2, 2011 As you approach the chapel of St. Joseph Seminary, you see the catch of Duc in Altum etched symbolically in the heavy bronze doors. Venture inside, and you will find today's response to Jesus' command: seminarians who are answering God's call. Edmonton's newly constructed St. Joseph Seminary, together with Newman Theological College, represents a major milestone. It's Canada's first new seminary campus since 1957, when the previous St. Joseph Seminary was built. Put out into the Deep documents the blessing of the seminary and the dedication of its chapel. The film studies its modern, yet classically inspired architecture, which situates the Eucharist at the centre of seminary life. Finally, viewers meet the enthusiastic candidates for the priesthood who now call St. Joseph Seminary home.
- On February 11, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI's resignation sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church and raised serious questions about its future direction. One month later, after only five ballots, the Cardinals elected the serene and unassuming Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Archbishop of Buenos Aires as the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. He would be called Francis. From the moment Pope Francis appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, he won the hearts of the people. His humility, simplicity and closeness to the poor reveal a man deeply in touch with the Gospel. His profile has soared. He has initiated a fundamental reform of the Roman Curia, challenged a "globalization of indifference," and become the most talked about person in the world. The Francis Effect takes a critical and in-depth look at how an ancient institution is rapidly changing under the leadership and vision of Pope Francis, and exclusive interviews with prominent Catholics and non-Catholics reveal that Francis is having a profound effect on the world as well.
- On the surface, the atmosphere at Bethlehem University resembles any campus in the West. And then you're reminded why this region is unlike any other. Across the Divide takes viewers to the first university established in the West Bank and the first Catholic university in the Holy Land-an institution whose history has been shaped by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. There we meet Christian students like Berlanty, who must persevere to exercise her right to education. Forced to leave Bethlehem by military decree, she must find a way to keep her dream alive. We also meet Marian, who, like so many in Bethlehem, has experienced the violence of the conflict first-hand. Salt + Light tells the story of the university, the religious brothers who run it, and the students who will sacrifice everything for their education. Together they aim to build a better future for the Holy Land. "Across the Divide is a message that provides a foundation for genuine hope for all who pray for a future of peace for the people of that currently very troubled land." - Archbishop Richard Smith, President, Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Producer and host Deacon Pedro Guevara-Mann joins Sr. Damien Marie Savino, FSE, as they try to find why we should care for the environment, within God's revelation as found in his Creation and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Reflections on the Apostolic Exhortation Verbum Domini Pope Benedict XVI's Apostolic Exhortation Verbum Domini has been called the most important document on the Bible in 45 years. The Exhortation is the result of the October 2008 General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome, which was dedicated to "The Word of God in the Life and the Mission of the Church." At a spring 2011 symposium, sponsored by Salt + Light and the Jesuit School of Theology at the University of Toronto, Regis College, leading Church figures and theologians addressed Verbum Domini as both a scholarly work and a popular teaching instrument. This four part series presents the major addresses from the conference. Disc One . The Word of God and the New Evangelization Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington . Verbum Domini: Exegetical and Pastoral Approaches to the Word of God Most Reverend Terrence Prendergast, SJ, Archbishop of Ottawa . Homily for Friday of the Third Week of Lent Most Reverend Ronald Fabbro, CSB, Bishop of London Disc Two . The Laity: Dwelling in the World with the Word Made Flesh Mr. Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus . Lectio Divina: Psalm 51 Most Reverend Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto.
- Through the lives of 5 individuals, this production explores how the legalization of Euthanasia would affect society, in particular those who are most vulnerable: the disabled, the elderly and those who are chronically ill. Done in association with the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, this powerful documentary looks at the concepts of compassion, dignity, quality of life, personal autonomy and choice, and explores how the law works in shaping a society. The documentary includes Canadian disability rights activist, Catherine Frazee and Palliative Care Nurse Consultant, Jean Echlin, as well as Wesley Smith, attorney for the International Task Force Against Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide and Terri Schiavo's brother, Bobby Schindler.
- A group of Israeli youth with Muslims, Jews and Christians spend two weeks with a multi-faith group of young Canadians. By sharing their beliefs, stories and struggles through play and prayer, they come to a deeper appreciation of the beauty and meaning of each others' faiths and cultures. In a world plagued by religious conflict, this inspiring short documentary shows us how simple it is for people who are different to live in peace.
- It's an idea inspired by Pope John Paul II. "Be the saints of the new millennium," he told us. But before we can be saints, we need to know the saints. And so, it began: a pilgrimage through Germany and Italy with almost 100 Canadian university students, with visits in the towns, homes, and places of prayer of some of the saints of the Catholic Church. And the more we travelled, the more clear the picture became - there is a resemblance between holy lives lived and lives living for the holy. Share in the lives of the young people who meet Saints and Blesseds in a new and very personal way in new Salt and Light Television film documentary. Filmed on location in Cologne, Munich (Germany) and Pollone, Mesero, Assisi (Italy)and Vatican City in August 2005. Discover the stories of Sts. Peter, Francis and Clare of Assisi, Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), Gianna Beretta Molla, and Blesseds Rupert Mayer, Pier Giorgio Frassati and John XXIII, and let your heart be opened to the possibility of becoming a saint of the new millennium. This documentary was made possible by a special grant to Salt and Light Catholic Television Network from the Knights of Columbus.
- Gang violence and intimidation are no longer confined to inner-city schools-increasingly, they have infected suburban neighbourhoods. Residents of Malton, Ontario have been shocked to find their own youth getting caught in the crossfire. Nearby Fletcher's Meadow, an area within Brampton, runs the risk of developing similar problems due to rapid construction that out paces community services. In response, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board developed an ambitious vision to support at-risk youth. Among those benefiting is Chinel, a shy Grade 7 student whose high school mentor hopes to prepare him for adolescent pressures. Then there's Latasha, a Grade 8 student conflicted between her popularity and her conscience. Finally, we meet the young cast of an anti-gang film directed by the high school communications teacher. The protagonist is played by Eddie, whose real-life temptations mirror those of his lawless character. Changing Course follows these students for one school year, revealing their challenges, victories, and the limitless potential of Catholic education.
- Sugar is more than just a sweetener for the children in the bateyes of the Dominican Republic. For these children of sugar cane cutters, sugar is the reason they can survive. But it is also sugar that keeps them in their impoverished condition. In the batey where the sugar cane cutters and their families live, the children run around in the midst of tiny shacks and garbage heaps, exposed to malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS. Along with native Dominicans, Haitian migrants and their children make up most of the batey's population. Their children have difficulties obtaining proper education, health care and other basic human rights because by law, they are not considered citizens of the Dominican Republic. St. Peter's Parish in Woodbridge, Ontario, responded to the needs of these children by organizing a week-long summer camp in the bateyes. A group of 37 people brought books, clothes and other donated goods. They also played games and other activities with the children. The Canadians accepted that they could not change the reality of the Dominican Republic, but they could impact one life. And a beautiful exchange happened! They become the hands and feet of Christ for the children, and in the process allowed the faith and joy of the children to touch their hearts! One of the Canadians, a six year-old boy named Christian, went right to the heart of everybody's experience in exclaiming: "Blessed are the poor, and blessed are you who help the poor." Bring this touching story into your home today!
- Directed by S+L producer Pedro Guevara Mann, INRI is a film adaptation of the annual Good Friday Play and an inspiring devotional on the passion and death of Jesus Christ. It's title refers to the sign placed over Jesus' head on the Cross: Iesus Nazarenum Rex Iudaeum or Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews. This performance-art piece allows viewers to meditate upon the mystery of Christ's suffering and death and prepares them for His resurrection.
- "He stood at an imposing height of close to 6'4"" and commanded the attention of Canada and the world from the 1930s to the 50s. He was the Rev. Dr. Moses M. Coady, a Catholic priest and the pride of Nova Scotia. He shook the lives of ordinary working people out of their complacency during the Depression years by urging them to take ownership of their lives. The central message of the social movement he founded, the Antigonish Movement, was this: knowledge for power, education for action, learning for change. The Coady International Institute, established soon after Coady's death in 1959, strives to continue Dr. Coady's vision of the full and abundant life for people, not only in the Canadian Maritime provinces but also in the less developed regions of the world. Coady's Dream explores the relationship between the man and the people he loved and inspired in his time, and the continued force of this relationship through today's graduates and supporters of the Coady International Institute. F. Von Pilis, a Saskatchewan journalist, wrote in The Union Farmer of August 1959: ""Love was the power motivating Dr. Coady - love of God and his fellow men."" It is not his spiritual writings that people will remember of the Rev. Dr. Moses M. Coady, but his life - how he lived out his belief that the development of the world starts in the minds and hearts of ordinary people - and the extraordinary force of his love."
- In each half-hour episode of this series, host Mary Rose Bacani presents "virtues in action" in our Catholic school community, in our personal lives, and in the lives of young people who have followed the call to priestly or religious life.
- Ends of the Earth is the story of Catholic Missions in Canada through the eyes of a group of high schools students who travel to the Yukon on a mission trip. It's hard for them to overlook the majesty of God's creation. Will the long days and the week's work teach the students the value of pilgrimage, of sacrifice and what it really means to be a missionary? Through this new original documentary Salt + Light invites viewers to become missionaries and bring the Good News to the ends of the earth.