Sunday, 26 June 2011
"Hostia" - new DVD on the Eucharist
Last March, I had an enjoyable trip to St Augustine's, Ramsgate to take part in the filming of a DVD about the Eucharist. The DVD has now been released by St Anthony Communications and I am very happy to have helped with it. The cliip above is the official trailer for the DVD.
The film is directed and produced by Christian Holden, and presents the Catholic doctrine of the Holy Eucharist, both the real presence of Christ and the sacrifice of the Mass, in a way that is accessible without being patronising. One key theme that comes across powerfully is the way in which Our Lord’s sacrifice fulfils the sacrifices of the Old Testament. The presentation is visually attractive thanks to the use of sacred art to illustrate the various aspects under which the Eucharist is considered.
The DVD is 42 minutes long, but as it is helpfully divided into six “scenes” on the DVD, it can be shown for groups or classes at several sessions.
The speakers on the film are Fr Marcus Holden, Fr Andrew Pinsent, John Pontifex, Fr Nicholas Schofield, Hannah Vaughan-Spruce, Fr Bruno Witchalls, and myself.
The DVD is available from St Anthony Communications for £9.95. (After recent topical discussions, it may be worth stating neither I nor any of the other contributors derive any financial benefit from the sales of the DVD.)
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Looks excellent! Do you which Region the DVD is formatted for? i.e., will it play in the US?
This looks very interesting. There is a lot of interesting and useful material for sale on that site. I think I'll buy myself a copy of 'Hostia' (and also that one about the Mexican martyrs..only £3.50).
Shane
Fr Tim, please have a look at my friend's blog & think about linking to it? She is an amazing 22yr old girl who has just been received into the Church at Easter. She talks about her journey. Those of us who know & love her are sure she has a calling to the religious life....
Happy reading.
http://fivefeetabovesealevel.blogspot.com/?m=1
I have emailed Christian Holden to ask whether the DVD will play in the US
Amanda - will post.
sacerdosinaeternum - I have just been in touch with Christian. He says that the previous DVDs have been OK in the US but that he has used a different editing suite for this one.
He said that if you order a copy and it doesn't work in the US, he will refund the money - or alternatively he will be happy to burn a raw DVD in NTSC format. Essentially he will help in any way he can.
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