"You are what you eat!" It goes double for what you feed your mind and spirit. Try these. You will feel better.
Movies:
* = you can borrow the dvd from me
*Bakhita - slave to saint order from ignatius press
*Molokai - the story of Fr. Damien order from ignatius press, stream from netflix, or the whole thing is on you tube in 11 or 12 parts.
*The Reluctant Saint - The Life of Joseph of Copertino (patron saint of test takers) order from ignatius press, or or the whole thing is on you tube in parts
The 13th Day - The true story of Fatima - I haven't seen this yet, but it was recently made and looks good.
A man for all Seasons - The story of St. Thomas More and King Henry the VIII.
The Mission - a story about the evangelization of south american indians, based on a true story. robert deniro stars
The Lily of the Mohawks - The Story of Bl. Tekawitha, a movie that may not be made yet, but I want to see it when it is
Black Robe - The story of Jesuit missionaries to the North American Indians based on the life of St. Isaac Jogues. & companions, this movie is rated R. Some of it is very violent and sexually explicit. Better check with your parents before you get this one.
*Anthony, Warrior of God. The story of saint Anthony of Padua. I watched it and liked it.
I have watched a lot of films from the vatican's best films ever. The ones under religion and values appealed the most to me.
*Padre Pio miracle man- a saint who lived in th 1900's. I haven't watched it yet, but it's got to be good.
*Joseph of Nazareth - the story of the man closest to Christ. I liked it.
*St John Bosco - Mission to Love - Great movie. Especially good for those who aspire to teach. He lived in recent history.
*A Time for Miracles - The story of Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first USA saint. Especially good for those who aspire to teach. I haven't seen it yet, but it's got to be good.
*Maria Goretti - the story of the patroness of modern youth - I haven't seen it yet, but it's got to be good. It will help you defend your chastity, I bet.
*Road to Hope - the spirtual journey of cardinal nguyen van thuan. I watched it. Great, especially for the history. He was imprisoned in Vietnam because of the faith.
*Les Miserables - a great movie about redemption and conversion.
*Ushpizin - I really liked this. If you are interested in the power of prayer and our jewish roots, this if for you
*Brian's Song- an inspiring true story of friendship and courage.
*Simon Birch - funny and warm hearted, inspired and intensely moving. I liked it.
*Jacob and Joseph - Story of brother against brother and conversion from the old testament.