The Woman

In the Gospels we hear Jesus refer to his mother Mary as “Woman”. This reference should draw our attention to the woman mentioned in Genesis, as well as in the book of Revelation. But who is this “Woman”, and why is she so central in the history of Salvation?

The latest film from St Anthony Communications considers the Catholic teaching about Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her important role in the Church and in the lives of Christians today. The dogmas of Mother of God, Immaculate Conception, Perpetual Virginity, and Assumption are explained along with other traditional beliefs and devotions to Mary.

Insightful commentary is provided by Fr Marcus Holden, Fr Andrew Pinsent, Sr Mary of the Trinity, Fr Jeff Steel, and Joanna Bogle, along with a number of young people speaking about their faith and love of Our Blessed Lady.

Bishop Athanasius Schneider on the Immutability of the Catholic Faith

Two new DVDs have just been released by St Anthony Communications. The first, entitled The Crisis of Faith in Our Days, has two talks by His Excellency Bishop Athanasius Schneider which were delivered during his visit to Ramsgate, Kent in February 2016. The first talk, 'The Immutability of the Catholic Faith and the Crisis of Faith in Our Days,' draws upon Scripture, Tradition, and Magisterial teaching to address the challenges today and offers a sure guide for Catholics to navigate through these turbulent times. The second talk, 'Blessed John Henry Newman and the Sacredness of the Liturgy,' considers the prescient writings of Newman on the importance of sacredness in worship, and demonstrates the errors that follow from inappropriate and informal approaches to liturgy. Bishop Schneider stresses the importance of Eucharistic devotion and reverent reception of Holy Communion. Also included are highlights from the Holy Hour and Benediction, with Bishop Schneider reading meditations by Saint Peter Julian Eymard.

The second DVD entitled Grace, is presented by Fr Marcus Holden and Fr Andrew Pinsent. From the website: "What is grace? What is its purpose? How do we receive it? Who can receive it? Are there different types of grace? Are there mistaken or erroneous teachings about grace? How does modern research help us understand the idea of grace? In Christian theology, the various names and types of grace share one key idea: a second birth into a new and holy life, like a seed in the ground that grows into a plant and bears fruit. In this new life of grace, a human being participates in the life of God, becoming one of His adopted children, and calling Him 'Father'. St Augustine, as a young man in the Roman Empire, speculated about the existence and nature of divinity. Only after his conversion into the life of grace, however, did he speak to God in personal, passionate, and intimate terms: 'Late have I loved You, O beauty so ancient and so new; late have I loved You!'”

A trailer for Grace follows below:



Both DVDs are now available from St Anthony Communications.

Miracles: A new film from St Anthony Communications

A new film has been released by St Anthony Communications. Available on DVD, the film is presented by Fr Marcus Holden and Fr Andrew Pinsent and also features Jamie and Joanna Bogle. From the DVD:

What are miracles? Are miracles possible and, if so, how do we know? Do miracles happen and, if so, what is their purpose? What attitudes should we take towards reports of miracles? How might miracles impact on our prospects for future happiness? What are the perspectives of science, theology, and philosophy on miracles today?

The exploration of miracles raises some of the most important spiritual, intellectual and personal questions that we face. An understanding of miracles is important for catechesis in parishes and in the home, for personal spiritual and intellectual growth, for devotions, as well as many courses in religious studies and the humanities in general today.

This film explores these questions from a Catholic perspective, informed by historical and modern discussions in science, philosophy, and theology, as well as cases of particular miracles, ancient and contemporary.

This film can be purchased from St Anthony Communications, and for readers in the USA, many of their popular titles can be purchased from Ignatius Press including:

- To Be A Pilgrim: The Canterbury Way
- Marriage: God's Design for Life and Love
- Lead Kindly Light: The Life and Message of John Henry Newman
- Prayer: A Surge of the Heart
- Faith of Our Fathers: In Search of the English Martyrs
- The Why? Course
- Powers and Dominions
- The Last Things
- Hostia
- Gifts from God

Marriage: God's Design for Life and Love

From St Anthony Communications comes a new DVD entitled Marriage: God’s Design for Life and Love. Produced in association with The British Province of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, it includes interviews with Cardinal Burke, Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury, Fr Marcus Holden and Fr Andrew Pinsent. As with other DVDs from St Anthony Communications, it is very beautifully produced and articulates Catholic teaching in the area of Marriage and Natural Law unambiguously and with great clarity, making this a valuable resource for parishes and schools alike.

Cardinal Burke:

“There is no question that we are living in very difficult and challenging times, but we can’t permit ourselves to be discouraged because we know that Christ is always at work in the lives of those who have entered marriage with sincerity.”


Bishop Mark Davies:

“Christ himself raised marriage to become a sacrament so that marriage, the living out of married life, becomes a means and a way to holiness for the couple and indeed for their children.

And the Church now has a responsibility to give the clarity of her teaching, her vision of life and love, of marriage and the family, not only in words, but also in the witness of our lives, for the sake of the future of civilization, for the sake of the future generations who are still to come.”

You can find more information at the Saint Anthony Communications website.