| Dear Friend of Ignatius Press,
Recently Ignatius Press began promoting a powerful new film, The Passion of The Christ. This is a film that is well-worth all of the attention that has been given to it, and it is sure to do well in the theaters. But there is another movie project that we are interested in, one that has been written, produced, directed and acted by people who are outside of the Hollywood mainstream. Unlike Mel Gibson, these people have to rely on word of mouth instead of paid advertising. Thérèse is a production of St. Luke Films, directed by well-known Catholic actor Leonardo Defilippis (Maximilian, Saint of Auschwitz). Starring Lindsay Younce as Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, this lavish film depicts the life and death of Saint Thérèse. A review of the movie by Ignatius Press Marketing Director Anthony Ryan is on our site. Click here to read the review. Evangelizing
Hollywood Please help spread the word about this project. If it is ever to reach theaters, Hollywood must hear that people want to see it. You can find more information, film clips, the trailer and more at www.theresemovie.com.
In Christ, Mark Brumley |
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Therese: Doctor of the Little WayEdited by Brother Francis Mary, F.F.I. Among the many books about St. Thérèse, this one is unique because it offers a compendium of insights from 23 writers who have contributed chapters on all aspects of the life and spirituality of this new Doctor of the Church. With emphasis on her unique focus on simplicity and "the little way", the 32 chapters in this book by a variety of authors like Fr. John Hardon, Sister Marie of the Trinity, O.C.D, Vernon Johnson, Fr. Stephané Piat, and more, presents topics such as: The Little Way of Thérèse, Saint of the Eucharist, St. Thérèse's Use of Scripture, Abandonment through Suffering, Mirror of the Blessed Virgin, Mystical Simplicity, and much more. Illustrated with 36 photos. |
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Therese and the RosesHelen Walker Homan This new story from the Vision Books series for youth 9 -15 years old is a beautiful story about the most popular saint of modern times, St. Therese of Lisieux, the "Little Flower." Growing up in Lisieux, France was occasionally painful but usually delightful for Therese and her four sisters. For practical Marie, studious Pauline, hot-tempered Leonie, mischievous Celine, and beautiful, lovable Therese, growing up meant growing closer to God. The Little Flower found her pathway to holiness right in her own back yard. |
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