The Power Of The Resurrection (1962, 58 min) Following Jesus' arrest on the evening before Good Friday, Peter denied knowing Him three times. Yet Jesus called him His rock and vowed that He would one day build His church on him. Richard Kiley (The Blackboard Jungle, The Thorn Birds) stars in a heartfelt portrayal of Christ's last days and Peter's transformation from coward to man of faith.
I Beheld His Glory (1953, 53 min) George Macready (Julius Caesar, Paths of Glory) stars as Cornelius, a Roman centurion who becomes a believer when he hears Christ's Seven Last Words. Hosted by Father Patrick Peyton of the Rosary Crusade, who reminds us that the family who prays together, stays together.
Hill Number One (1951, 57 min) The story of the Resurrection is told in a moving dramatization. The splendid cast includes Roddy McDowall, Joan Leslie, Leif Erickson and James Dean, making his first-ever film appearance as John the Baptist. Hosted by Father Patrick Peyton.
The Gospel According To Matthew (1964, 127 min) Christ and his followers are depicted as moderate radicals working against an unfair Roman authority. The eclectic and beautiful music is selected from a diverse selection of sources, from Bach to American spirituals.
The Great Commandment (1941, 80 min) Set in 30 AD, the story concerns the burgeoning Christian movement, and its effects on young Judean scholar named Joel (John Beal). A hotheaded reactionary, Joel spearheads an uprising against the Romans, but his warlike impulses melt away under the influence of Jesus of Nazareth.
Saul And David (1968, 112 min) Although King Saul loves young David, especially after he kills Goliath, Saul's wife poisons their relationship. She tells Saul that all David wants is the throne. But even when Saul tries to have him killed, David remains true to his king.
Joseph And His Brethren (1960, 101 min) After his jealous brothers sell him into slavery in Egypt, young Joseph rises to power, becoming a prophet, an advisor to Pharaoh, and eventually manager of Egypt's vast grain reserves. A famine brings his brothers to Egypt, where they beg for grain. Joseph uses this as an opportunity to reunite his family.