As a young priest, John of the Cross (1542-1591) is confronted with the corruption of his Carmelite Order, and sets out to live a truly contemplative life. His religious brothers, resenting his holiness and asceticism and his efforts to reform the order, imprison him in a closet for nine torturous months. Undaunted, there he composes much of his immortal poetry, and enters into a mystical union with God. His harrowing escape is miraculous. The saint’s moving poem, “The Spiritual Canticle,” weaves throughout the film, enriching the story and granting insight into what it means to persevere in love when confronted with suffering.
In the vacancy of the vast wilderness of the Egyptian Desert, Christian Monks seek solitude and peace. They renounce worldly pleasures and struggle to overcome their internal weaknesses and numerous extreme physical dangers with the objective of forming a deeper connection with their creator.
Transporting us into the final days of Christ, Shakespearean actor Leonardo Defilippis vividly brings to life Jesus’ Passion, Death and Resurrection in a powerful one-man stage performance filmed before a live audience. His skillful dramatization of Luke’s Gospel opens with Jesus’ entry into Jeru...
In a captivating one-man dramatization, Shakespearean actor Leonardo Defilippis vividly brings to life Saint Luke’s account of Jesus’ infancy and early ministry.
