Ignatius Press Christmas Gift Guide

  • Mary of Nazareth

    Mary of Nazareth

    An epic motion picture on the life of Mary, mother of Christ, from her childhood through the Resurrection of Jesus. Shot in High Definition, it was filmed in Europe with outstanding cinematography, a strong cast, and a majestic music score. Actress Alissa Jung gives a beau­tiful, compelling and inspired portrayal of Mary. See more...

  • Mary of Nazareth Duo Pack: Book and DVD

    Mary of Nazareth Duo Pack: Book and DVD

    The epic new motion picture on the life of Mary, mother of Christ, from childhood through her son's resurrection. Filmed in Europe with outstanding cinematography, a strong cast, and a majestic music score, this is a film that will inspire. The book, written by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, is a wonderful companion volume. See more...

  • Nazareth DVD Trio

    Nazareth DVD Trio

    Includes DVDs of Mary of Nazareth, Joseph of Nazareth, and Jesus of Nazareth. See more...

  • The Star of Bethlehem

    The Star of Bethlehem

    From producer Stephen McEveety (The Passion of the Christ) comes an amazing documentary on the Star of Bethlehem. This dramatic presentation walks you through Biblical and historical clues revealing the incredible signif­icance of this celestial event as well as the vastness of God's creativity. See more...

  • Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe

    Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe

    Auschwitz, 1941. One of the prisoners, Jan, escapes. Butt ten inmates were sentenced to death by starvation as a punishment. One is Fr. Maximillian Kolbe, a Franciscan priest who volunteered to die in place of one of the inmates. Now Jan must know—what makes a man volunteer to die for a complete stranger? See more...

  • Paul VI: The Misunderstood Pope

    Paul VI: The Misunderstood Pope

    The pope who closed Vatican II, steered it through the revolution of 1968 that shook the moral basis of a civil­ization. Under fire from schismatics, Liberation Theology guerillas, sexual revolution advocates, and a press with­out scruples, his holiness is now recognized by the Church with beatification by Pope Francis in 2014. See more...

  • When the Game Stands Tall

    When the Game Stands Tall

    Inspired by the uplifting true story, Jim Caviezel plays legendary high school football coach Bob Ladouceur during the season that changed everything. Coaching the De La Salle Spartans, he always said winning is not the most important thing. Yet somehow he led them to 151 straight victories and several national titles. See more...

  • Son of God

    Son of God

    The most important chapter of the Greatest Story Ever Told for a whole new generation of families to enjoy. A spectacular portrayal of Jesus as this powerful and inspirational feature film depicts his life, from humble birth through teaching, crucifixion, and ultimate resurrection. See more...

  • The Christmas Candle

    The Christmas Candle

    From bestselling author Max Lucado comes a timeless holiday film for the entire family. In the English village of Gladbury, legend has it every 25 years an angel visits the village candlemaker, touching one candle. Whoever lights it gets a miracle on Christmas Eve. But at the dawn of the electric age this legend may end. See more...

  • Moms' Night Out

    Moms' Night Out

    All Allyson and her friends want is a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner and conversation ... a long-needed moms' night out. But in order to enjoy high heels and food not served in a paper bag they need their husbands to watch the kids for three hours—what could go wrong? An endearing true-to-life family comedy. See more...

  • Heaven Is for Real

    Heaven Is for Real

    Based on the #1 New York Times best­selling book of the same name: the true story of a small-town father who must find the courage to share his son's extra­ord­inary, life-changing experience with the world. Stars Greg Kin­near and Kelly Reilly as the couple whose son says he visited Heaven during a near death experience. See more...

  • Double Feature: Ben Hur and The Ten Commandments

    Ben Hur and The Ten Commandments

    Two epic classics starring Charlton Heston! The Ten Commandments tells the story of Moses from birth to the destruction of the golden calf. In Ben-Hur Heston portrays a Jewish noble whose odyssey includes slavery, vengeance, a furious chariot race, and fateful encounters with Jesus Christ. See more...

  • Restless Heart: The Confessions of St. Augustine

    Restless Heart: The Confessions of St. Augustine

    A special 2-DVD collector's edition of the acclaimed epic film on St. Augustine of Hippo. Filmed in Europe, the first full-length feature movie on Augustine, it uses a historic backdrop to tell the true story of one of the Church's most beloved and well-known saints. His story includes two other great saints, Monica and Ambrose. See more...

  • The Promise: Birth of the Messiah

    The Promise: Birth of the Messiah

    An animated musical celebration of one of the most pivotal events in all human history, the birth of Jesus Christ. In Israel a young couple's world is turned upside down when the prophecy of a long-awaited Messiah un­folds directly upon their lives. A top-notch, faithful ad­ap­tation of the Gospel of Luke, in both story and song. See more...

  • The King Is Born: What Christmas Is About

    The King Is Born: What Christmas Is About

    The latest release in the animated Brother Francis series, this recounts the moving and life-changing story of the birth of God's Son, whose humble beginnings would alter the future of mankind. Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with Brother Francis, in this heart-warming and inspirational episode. See more...

  • A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    Alistair Sim's tour-de-force performance as Scrooge makes this one of the best-loved Christmas films of all time. This Collector's Edition includes the original black & white and a colorized version, plus numerous extra features, like audio commentary, trailers, featurettes on the film and life of Charles Dickens, and more! See more...

  • Mister Scrooge to See You!

    Mister Scrooge to See You!

    Sent on a journey 170 years into the future, Scrooge en­counters a world even colder and greedier than his own, a world that includes a young cutthroat business­man named Timothy Cratchit VI. Will Scrooge be able to turn Cratchit from his selfish ways and teach him the true meaning of Christmas? See more...

  • Collin Raye & Andrea Thomas: A Holy Night and A Merry Christmas

    Collin Raye & Andrea Thomas

    Enjoy this unforgettable special EWTN Christmas Sac­red Concert featuring one of the great voices of our time, Catholic covert and multi-platinum Country music artist Collin Raye, along with recording artist Andrea Thomas. This beautifully produced DVD/CD combo features a collection of traditional Christmas hymns. See more...

  • Classic Holiday Collection, Vol. 1

    Classic Holiday Collection, Vol. 1

    This set includes the following four classic holiday films: Boys Town, A Christmas Carol, The Singing Nun, and Christmas in Connecticut. Four beloved classic films in one set of 4 DVDs, led by the famous true story of Boys Town, the home for troubled boys founded by the great priest, Father Flanagan. See more...

  • Classic Holiday Collection, Vol. 2

    Classic Holiday Collection, Vol. 2

    This set includes the following four classic holiday films: All Mine to Give, Blossoms in the Dust, Holiday Affair, and It Happened on 5th Avenue. This 4-film set is worth the purchase just for the compelling true story All Mine to Give. Set in the 1850s, a young couple filled with pioneer spirit emigrates from Scotland to Wisconsin. See more...

  • Classic Quad Set, Vol. 4

    Classic Quad Set, Vol. 4

    4-film set includes Catholic classics The Agony and the Ecstasy and The Robe. Agony is the biographical story of Michelangelo (Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison). The Robe is about the Roman soldier who wins Christ's robe. (With sequel!) John Huston's The Bible is about the first part of Genesis, a star-studded epic. See more...

  • Classic Quad Set, Vol. 5

    Classic Quad Set, Vol. 5

    4-film set includes the Catholic classics Francis of Assisi and The Song of Bernadette. Song tells the true story of the appearances of Our Lady at Lourdes. Gospel Road is Jesus' story told in music narrated by Johnny Cash. Peter is story of Peter Marshall, a Scottish-born minister who became Chaplain of the U.S. Senate. See more...

  • A Time to Remember

    A Time to Remember

    A heartrending story of a man who defies all odds to achieve his childhood dream: to sing like his idol, Mario Lanza. Greatly influenced by his parish priest, who recognizes the boy's singing potential, Angelo is torn between his passion to sing and loyalty to his widowed father who wants him to be an ironworker like himself. See more...

  • Archbishop Fulton Sheen: Servant of All

    Archbishop Fulton Sheen: Servant of All

    This special double DVD film package includes an acclaimed new film on the great Archbishop Fulton Sheen, along with 5 of his most popular programs from his TV series, Life is Worth Living. This film introduces the beloved archbishop to a new generation that greatly needs his example of love for God and neighbor. See more...

  • Padre Pio: Miracle Man

    Padre Pio: Miracle Man

    Captures the Capuchin friar's intense faith and devotion, deep spiritual concern for others, and great compassion for the sick and suffering. It reveals the amazing events in Padre Pio's life from boyhood through 50 years as a friar, including frequent attacks of the Devil and perse­cution at the hands of people, even those in the church. See more...

  • Bakhita: From Slave to Saint

    Bakhita: From Slave to Saint

    St. Bakhita (canonized in 2000) was kidnapped and sold into slavery, eventually becoming a nanny servant to Venetian merchant Frederico Marin. Her eventual request to join the order of Canossian sisters is opposed by Marin, who views her as property, leading to the moving court case that would change her life. See more...

  • Clare and Francis

    Clare and Francis

    A major epic on the lives of Sts. Clare and Francis of As­sisi shot on location in Italy by the producers of Saint Rita and St. John Bosco. It's unique among films on Fra­ncis because of its historical accuracy and authentic spi­rit of joy and piety Francis was known for, as well as the major role played by Clare, given equal stature. See more...

  • No Greater Love

    No Greater Love

    After 10 years of correspondence, filmmaker Michael Whyte is given unprecedented access to the monastery of the Most Holy Trinity, London. The monastery, founded in 1878, is home to Discalced Carmelite nuns, who lead a cloistered life dedicated to prayer, work, and contemplation. An award-winning documentary. See more...

  • Saint Barbara: Convert and Martyr

    Saint Barbara: Convert and Martyr

    In 303 A.D., Barbara is the beautiful, twenty-yearold daughter of Dioscoro, the Roman governor during a time of fierce Christian persecution. Barbara is a pagan, but when Giuliana, a slave raised alongside her almost like a sister, is condemned to death for her Christian faith, Barbara rebels. See more...

  • The Story of the Nativity

    The Story of the Nativity

    The story of the birth of Jesus is often misunderstood. But this fast-paced, thought-provoking look at the true story of the Nativity clears away widespread misunderstandings of Jesus' origin. Join top scholars, inspirational speakers, and popular authors as they explain the story behind the story of the birth of Jesus. See more...

  • The 13th Day

    The 13th Day

    In a world torn by war and oppression, 3 children in Fatima, Portugal were chosen by God to offer an urgent message of hope to the world. Based on the memoirs of the oldest seer, Lucia Santos, and thousands of eye-witness accounts, here is the dramatic retelling of the apparitions and the Miracle of the Sun. See more...

  • The Reluctant Saint

    The Reluctant Saint

    Maximilian Schell stars as "the flying friar", St. Joseph of Cupertino, in this heartwarming and amazing true story of the humble Franciscan friar who literally rose to sainthood. Some are convinced that it is the devil, not God, who is responsible for Joseph's miraculous powers ... until a final miracle reveals his true sanctity. See more...

  • St. John Bosco: Mission to Love

    St. John Bosco: Mission to Love

    John (Don) Bosco, great priest and educator of youth from the tough streets of Turin. Beautifully filmed in Italy, this epic shows the challenges Bosco had to overcome from his childhood through founding the Salesians to help educate boys. His deep faith, creative imagination, and profound charity shine through. See more...

  • Karol: The Pope, The Man

    Karol: The Pope, The Man

    A highly acclaimed feature film on Pope John Paul II, filmed in Italy and Poland. Focusing on the papacy of John Paul and the tremendous impact he had on the Church and the world, ,em>Karol: The Pope, The Man stars actor Piotr Adamczyk in a deeply moving portrayal of the beloved pontiff. See more...

  • St. Giuseppe Moscati: Doctor to the Poor

    St. Giuseppe Moscati: Doctor to the Poor

    Giuseppe Moscati, "the holy physician of Naples," was a medical doctor and layman in the early 20th century who came from an aristocratic family and devoted his medical career to serving the poor. Moscati regarded his medical practice as a lay apostolate, a ministry to his suffering fellowmen. See more...

  • The Nativity Story

    The Nativity Story

    In the midst of Herod's torturous reign, a young woman's faith is put to the test. Epic in its scope, yet intimate in its portrayal of this historical family, this "wonderful film" (Chicago Sun Times) is "a family feature that will be cherished for years to come!" (Greg Russell, WMYD-TV, Detroit). See more...

  • The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey

    The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey

    When a brokenhearted boy loses the Nativity set that links him to his dead father, his mother persuades a reclusive woodcarver with a secret past to create a replica, and allow her son to watch him work. Can they each put painful memories behind and celebrate Christmas anew? Based on the award-winning book. See more...

  • The Juggler of Notre Dame

    The Juggler of Notre Dame

    A moving adaptation of a classic story. Barnaby, broken-hearted over the deaths of his wife and best friend, ekes out an existence juggling in the street for coins. He happens upon a group making special Christmas gifts for Jesus and His Mother. Barnaby despairs over having nothing to offer but receives a miraculous gift. See more...

  • The Fourth Wise Man

    The Fourth Wise Man

    A Magi named Artaban (Martin Sheen) sees a sign in the heavens that he hopes will lead him and his faithful servant Orantes (Alan Arkin) to the Messiah. They pursue Jesus for 33 years, only to miss Him at every turn. Along the way, Artaban uses his gifts to help the needy, finally encountering the new King on Easter. See more...

  • The Littlest Angel

    The Littlest Angel

    When a mischievous little boy enters heaven, he finds a new world of wonder. One day an announcement: God is to have a son. Every angel rushes to find the perfect gift. The Littlest Angel, with his tilted halo and untested wings, has no idea what to do, until the realizes that the most valuable gift always comes from the heart. See more...

  • Jesus: He Lived Among Us

    Jesus: He Lived Among Us

    The dramatic animated retelling of the life of Christ as seen through the eyes of the last surviving apostle, John. Journey with Jesus and encounter His miracles, His astonishing teaching, and His unsurpassed bravery. See why His followers risked all to carry His message to the ends of the earth! See more...

  • The King Is Born

    The King Is Born

    An animated story of the birth of Jesus based on the Bible. Beginning with Gabriel's announcement of God's plan for Mary, it brings all the elements of this timeless story to life. Journey with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and witness the humble birth of our Savior with the shepherds. Includes a sing-along bonus activity. See more...

  • Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa

    Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa

    With beautiful animation, this award-winning film is the true story of the boy whose charity and care for people helped him become Saint Nicholas, a great bishop whose spirit lives on as Santa Claus. Based on historical facts. See more...