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Produced and Directed by Emmy Award winner Pamela Mason Wagner. Narrator: Liev Schreiber. Voice of Francis: Robert Sean Leonard. Based on the Biography by Donald Spoto. Produced for Faith & Values Media by Lightworks Producing Group and West Egg Studios. _______________ Have you received Christ as your Lord and Saviour? Find out how to do so on our page: Plan of Salvation _______________ Tell others about Jesus like Francis of Assisi did: Though not all Christians are called to full-time Ministry, we are all called by God to share our faith (witness) with those who are not Christians. Some Bible verses that you will find helpful for doing this, and that you may want to commit to memory are found on other pages on our web site (see: Memory Verses; 2nd Set: Salvation!, Plan of Salvation, and Statement of Faith). _________________ |
The Astonishing Life of Francis of Assisi "Don't make a saint of me," Francis of Assisi told a friend -- even as his charisma and holiness were dazzling his contemporaries and generating a legend that has lasted almost a millenium. Reluctant Saint shows us a Saint Francis who transcends the the image familiar to even the least religious among us: wealthy, playboy, soldier, businessman, preacher, defender of the poor, mystic and -- later -- an inspiration to lovers of nature and the earth. Filmed on Location in Italy Filmed on location in Italy, Reluctant Saint captures all the violence, color, and mystery of Francis' time -- a time like our own, full of crises, craving for reform and for a deeper, simpler, more personal faith. Reluctant Saint offers new insights into a life that has engaged the hearts and minds of millions over the centuries. (-From the Video's Back Cover.) __________________________________ Our Comments: This Video was produced for Faith & Values Media, an ecumenical organization comprised of Protestant, Roman Catholic and Jewish organizations. It gives an excellent coverage of the life of St. Francis. Unfortunately, a few of the interviews seem to be with persons who do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, placing them at a disadvantage in their understanding of St. Francis, who did have this relationship, and recognized it as the most important thing in his life. Also, there is coverage of Francis receiving the "stigmata," which leaves most Protestants without inspiration, if not downright disbelief and a feeling that it is one of those incredible (unbelievable) legends that were unfortunately often added to biographies in the Middle Ages. It also shows St. Francis naked (from behind) when he gives his clothes back to his Father, which, while historically accurate, is shown longer than ________________________________ © Faith & Values Media ________________________________ |
necessary, even for accuracy. We like this Video. Deleting about ten minutes of it leaves it much improved as an excellent and inspiring history of Francis of Assisi. -The Prayer Foundation ™ ____________________________________ Reluctant Saint: Francis of Assisi DVD ... is available as a Free Gift to those making a tax-deductible contribution for the support of The Prayer Foundation.™ For more information on how to obtain your own personal copy, and for a list of other Gifts available to our Supporters, go to our page: Gifts For Contributors! ____________________ ...it may also be purchased through our Gift Shop. ____________________________________ Related Pages: ___________________________________ Copyright © 2007 S.G.P. All rights reserved.
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