McManus, James
Summary: Autobiographical stories by New York Times-bestselling author James McManus follow the transformational track of protagonist Vincent' s adolescence from priesthood to poker.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: BOA Editions, Ltd. 2015
Copies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Adult, Call number: 813.54 MCMLaporte, Paul.
Summary: An inspirational and richly-written story of a beloved ordinary priest, told through the stories from family, friends, patients, volunteers, and clients of the foundation he started. For the citizens of Traverse City, Michigan, he was a hometown hero.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Mission Communications 0000
Copies Available at East Bay
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 282.092 LAPCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 FREDERICK, EDWIN LAPCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: MI B FATHER FRED LAPCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Michigan Collection, Call number: MI Local FrederickSummary: After having doubts about becoming a Jesuit priest, one man gives his faith another chance when he works in a mission, only to become attracted to a volunteer who is attracted to him as well.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: MTI Home Video 2008
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1 available in Video Discs, Call number: DVD CROCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD Movie CrossroadsSummary: A serious exploration of some of the questions surrounding religious vocation in an aggressively secular culture, the series chronicles several emotional weeks in the lives of four young men as they struggle with the decision to enter the seminary and become Roman Catholic priests. All grapple with the sacrifices they would have to make should they enter the priesthood, including the vow of...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: A&E Television Networks 2006
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV GODJackowski, Karol.
Contents: Priesthood in the beginning -- Priesthood in the Middle Ages -- Priesthood now -- Sisterhood in the beginning -- Sisterhood in the Middle Ages -- Sisterhood now -- The priesthood of the people -- The sisterhood of all women -- The rebirth of Catholicism.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harmony Books 2004
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 282 JACSummary: Comparable to Luther's split with Catholicism, Pharaoh Akhenaten's religious revolution caused an upheaval in Egyptian society. This program sheds light on the royal renegade's motives for abruptly switching to monotheistic sun worship and relocating 50,000 of his people to the hastily planned capital at Armana. Studying several archaeological discoveries-including the tombs of Akhenaten's...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Marek, Walter
Contents: Springtime of youth -- Shadows of war -- Circle closes -- Abduction & escape -- Refugee priest -- Social revolution -- Into the arms of America -- Priesthood -- Spiritual son -- Oratitude.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: SMD Books 2005
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1 available in Reference, Call number: NEL 921 MAREK, WALTER MARSummary: The Spanish code of honor and the mystery of holy rituals are at the forefront of Pedro Calderon de la Barca's poetic dramas. This program surveys Calderon's achievements in the secular and religious theater of 17th-century Spain, highlighting his renown as an innovator. Recounting his family background and the influence of Lope de Vega on his choice of themes and subject matter, the video...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006