The Father of English History, and English film about Saint Bede, DVD, Beda

Saint Bede in contemplations
© 2014 Mary's Dowry Productions

"For if history records good things of good men, the thoughtful hearer is encouraged to imitate what is good; or if it records evil of wicked men, the good religious listener or reader is encouraged to avoid all that is sinful and perverse and to follow what he knows to be good and pleasing to God." - Saint Bede, England's Doctor of the Church.

 

Our new film presenting the life of Saint Bede began production today with an hour and a half spent filming in Sussex.  A selection of simple visuals were filmed in beautiful Sussex scenery which we use to help the narrative overlay flow well with combined visuals of Sacred art, historical paintings, maps and relevant photographs, footage of scenery and relevant locations.  Visuals include imagery of Saint Bede reading, praying, writing and contemplating.  The film will have a lot of interesting information in a simple style presenting the life of this great Englishman. 

Coming soon from Mary's Dowry Productions.

Saint Bede in England
© 2014 Mary's Dowry Productions

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Saint Bede is now available on DVD:

 

 

Saint Bede: England's Doctor of the Church:
Reflective and mysterious, this ancient English Doctor of the Church takes you on a journey through history and faith.  Sharing his wisdom and prayer, this joyful film pauses to ponder St. Bede's works.  As though casing aside the veil of time, St. Bede walks the English countryside, woodlands, meadows and fields in an atmospheric and contemplative fusion of prayer, original music and the sounds of nature.

In 2007 Mary’s Dowry productions created a new form of film media to present the lives of the saints. Mary’s Dowry Productions recreates stunning silent visuals, informative, devotional narration, and original contemplative music that touches your spirit to draw you into a spiritual encounter with the saint. Watch with your spiritual eye, listen with your spiritual ear. Our films seek to offer a window into the lives of our saints. Using your spiritual senses we invite you to shut out the world, sit prayerfully and peacefully and go on a journey of faith, history and prayer with this inspiring Doctor of the Church.
Length and Format:
The film runs for 25 minutes and is available on Region Free DVD worldwide.

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Protecting the Mass - the English Martyrs

The Priest-Hole Maker - the Jesuit hero - St. Nicholas Owen

In 2007 Mary's Dowry Productions created a new form of film media in which to present the lives of the Saints on DVD. We invite you to watch our film prayerfully and quietly and to engage your spiritual senses. Watch with your spiritual eye, listen with your spiritual ear.

Mary's Dowry Productions loves to recreate key moments, silently and with no dialogue, from a Saint's life, using historical costume and beautiful backdrops. Original contemplative music runs beneath a detailed narrative that seeks to engage the viewer with the Saint. Our films offer a window into the life of each Saint.

Saint Nicholas Owen: St. Nicholas Owen was a Jesuit lay brother who made priest holes and secret rooms in houses throughout England for hunted Catholic priests to hide.  Since his journey took place during the Gunpowder Plot we look in detail at the history of England at this time as well as many spiritual aspects of Catholic England and the Faith.

What you will hear:

The narrative of St. Nicholas Owen’s life and spirituality written and spoken from his own point of view for the whole length of the film. Original music to accompany the narrative.

What you will see: 

Historical paintings, maps and artwork; footage of nature, historical houses and items to aid the style and era; simplified costumed visuals of St. Nicholas Owen, his family, the Jesuits, his life and mission in simple settings presented to aid the narrative.

Length:

The film runs for 30 minutes.

Target Audience:
The film is suitable for all ages, aimed mainly at Catholics with an understanding of the Faith and an appreciation for the spiritual life. This film was produced to present the life of this Martyr to those who may never have heard of him and his inspiring mission. The film has proven excellent for use in parishes and classrooms with very positive feedback. It has been broadcast globally on EWTN.
The producers:
Mary’s Dowry Productions was established in 2007. The films presenting the lives of the Saints and Martyrs of the Church provide original and simple ways to share the stories and words of these heroic examples of the Faith.

Format:
St. Nicholas Owen is available on Region Free DVD worldwide.Region Free DVD available through www.marysdowryproductions.org

Saint Anne Line, English Martyr, hanged at Tyburn London

In 2007 Mary's Dowry Productions created a new form of film media in which to present the lives of the Saints on DVD. We invite you to watch our film prayerfully and quietly and to engage your spiritual senses. Watch with your spiritual eye, listen with your spiritual ear.

Mary's Dowry Productions loves to recreate key moments, silently and with no dialogue, from a Saint's life, using historical costume and beautiful backdrops. Original contemplative music runs beneath a detailed narrative that seeks to engage the viewer with the Saint. Our films offer a window into the life of each Saint.

   Saint Anne Line:

Saint Anne Line was raised a Calvinist in Elizabethan England but converted with her brother to the outlawed Catholic Faith.  She married fellow Catholic Roger Line and their poignant story is believed to be the theme of Shakespeare’s poem ‘The Phoenix and the Turtle’.  After Roger’s exile and death the young widowed Saint Anne Line worked with Fr. John Gerard to hide hunted Catholic priests and arranged outlawed Masses.  She was eventually arrested for this and executed at the Tyburn gallows.  As a young English woman with a deep love of the Catholic faith she is an inspiration for Catholic women and girls.  

What you will hear:

The life of Saint Anne Line in a narrative representing her own words for the whole length of the film.  Original music to accompany the narrative.

What you will see:

Historical paintings, maps and artwork; footage of nature, historical houses and items to aid the style and era; simplified costumed visuals of St. Anne Line, her family, her husband, Fr. John Gerard, Fr. Mark Barkworth and recusant Catholics, her life and mission in simple settings presented to aid the narrative.

Length:

The film runs for 30 minutes.

Target Audience:

The film is suitable for all ages, aimed mainly at Catholics with an understanding of the Faith and an appreciation for the spiritual life.  The film has proven excellent for use in parishes and classrooms with very positive feedback.

The producers:

Mary’s Dowry Productions was established in 2007.  The films presenting the lives of the Saints and Martyrs of the Church provide original and simple ways to share the stories and words of these heroic examples of the Faith.

Format:

St. Anne Line is available on Region Free DVD worldwide from www.marysdowryproductions.org