Monday, October 3, 2011

How A Catholic DVD Can Support Devotions

By Marquita Barrett


A catholic DVD is a good way in which to support devotions on a regular basis. It may be especially useful if you are housebound and cannot get to church easily.

Devotion is a central aspect of Catholicism. Prayer is considered essential to edify the soul. It is important for the word of God to be reinforced in our lives all the time. Modern society is a secular one. We are bombarded with concepts and images that are contrary to a holy life. We have to make a conscious effort to fill our minds with holy food so there is less space for the junk.

There are many kinds of DVDs of a religious nature. There are those that focus on shoring up prayerfulness. Some have sermons and homilies that were given by bishops and priests from holy mass services from around the world. There are some that provide theological interpretations of prayers and Bible passages. Some are simply prayers and psalms for listening to.

Any Catholicism devotee is interested in the lives of the patron saints. Fortunately, the lives of many have been well documented and have even been made into documentaries and movies. These can be watched on DVDs that are available for general purchase. A good example is the movie starring Ingrid Bergman depicting the life of war heroine, Saint Joan of Arc.

Children benefit from being exposed to religious media. Choose for them CDs that contain songs and hymns that they can sing along with. There are also many animated movies that depict the life of Jesus and the Virgin Mary. Some of the Hollywood movies with a Biblical theme are very exciting to watch but may not always be suitable for children.

Many of the religious book shops will have a Catholic DVD or two that may be of interest to you. Many churches have an integral shop where such items can also be purchased. Much relevant material is available on general release and can be bought from the internet.




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