DOMUS PATRIS
Alter Christus, Fidelitas Christi, Fidelitas Sacerdotis
On the path of St John Vianney [29:29]
The “Year for Priests”, meant to deepen the commitment of all priests to interior renewal for the sake of a stronger and more incisive witness to the Gospel in today’s world, was proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday 19 June 2009 and took an end on the same Solemnity in 2010.
Benedict XVI decided to inaugurate it also in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the “dies natalis” of John Mary Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests worldwide.
All Catholic world had the opportunity to reflect, first of all, with heartfelt gratitude on the immense gift which priests represent, not only for the Church, but also for humanity itself.
HM Televisión, together with the Holy See’s Congregation for the Clergy, produced this film on the many aspects of the priesthood in the life of the Church.
We are glad to present this film, and we thank the E.U.K. Mamie Foundation for permission.
Priesthood as a Sacrament!
The priest is not a mere office-holder, … he does something which no human being can do of his own power: in Christ’s name he speaks the words which absolve us of our sins and in this way he changes, starting with God, our entire life. Over the offerings of bread and wine he speaks Christ’s words of thanksgiving, which are words of transubstantiation – words which make Christ himself present, the Risen One, his Body and Blood – words which thu...
Alter Christus (DVD 4:3 Dolby Stereo)
“Alter Christus” is a fast-paced film on the many aspects of the priesthood in the life of the Church. Centered on the life of St. John Vianney, the topics covered range from the Priestly Identity to the Sacraments, from Celibacy to the Mission.
The video includes interviews with:
Cardinal Cláudio Hummes, Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy
Cardinal Antonio Cañizares, Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the...
Friends’ productions
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Alter Christus, Fidelitas Christi, Fidelitas Sacerdotis
On the path of St John Vianney [29:29]
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"A Piedi Scalzi" - Finale
Opera for Solist, Recitative, Choir and Orchestra [3:58]
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Faith and Science
Can Science lead to God? [1:14]
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Exsultate Deo (Ps 81/80)
Motet for 5 voices by Giovanni da Palestrina [2:45]
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Dominus Illuminatio Mea
The Gregorian Chorus of Chiaravalle Abbey [4:17]
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Donna Lee: "Gotta Do My Best"
From the International Festival of Christian Music [4:27]