LibGuides: Sirois Video Collection: Miscellaneous Prayers & Reflections

PRAYER/REFLECTIONS

A Tame Jesus? This reflection asks how and why Christians are tempted to domestic Jesus the prophet from Galilee.
All I Really Need to Know Here's a video reflection based on the book by Robert Fulghum.
Ben Linder Video created by Matt Daly. Here's Matt Daly's reflections and observations of Ben Linder, an engineer murdered by the Contras while working on a hydroelectric dam meant to serve the poor in rural Nicaragua.
Blessed Giovanni Battista Scalabrini He was a pastor and a bishop, and in 1887 he founded the Congregation of the Missionaries of St. Charles and in 1889 established the St. Raphael Lay Association for Assistance to Migrants. In 1895 he founded the Missionary Sisters of St. Charles.
Carvaggio's Doubting Thomas Created by Matt Daly. Matt Daly reflects on this famous painting of an infamous incident from the Gospels - the apostle Thomas expressing doubt about the resurrection of Jesus.
The Christian Story (Created by. Fr. Michael Himes) A theology professor at Boston College, Fr. Michael Himes tells of his childhood memories of learning the true Christian story.
Cousins Sisters and Brothers We're all daughters and sons of the one God, all members of the same human race...
Daniel Berrigan, S.J. (video 1) (Video 1 of 2) He was a poet, a Jesuit priest, a pro-life and anti-war activist who spent over seven years in jail for non-violent protests, and many say he was a prophet.
Daniel Berrigan, S.J. (video 2) See description for Video 1
Fr. Georges Lemaitre (Big Bang Theory) This Belgian priest-scientist is the father of the Big Bang Theory (the science, not the TV show) who changed Einstein's mind about whether or not the universe is expanding.
Franz Jaegerstatter This Austrian Catholic was beheaded for refusing to fight in Hitler's army.
Jacques Maritain Here's a brief overview of the life and work of this great 20th century Catholic thinker.
Jesus and the Rich Young Man (Created by Matt Daly) Matt Daly re-tells and explains this incident in the ministry of Jesus.
Lasallian World & Mission (Created by Bro. Frederick Mueller) Here is a wonderful, informative introduction to the Lasallian world and mission presented by Br. Frederick Mueller, F.S.C.
St. Maximilian Kolbe Here is the story of a man who did something truly Christ-like. At the Auschwitz death camp he offered his life to save a man who was a husband and father.
Pacifism of Christ: Lasallian Perspective (Kevin Regan) Kevin Regan reflects on on the non-violent teaching and example of Jesus which formed an essential element of Christian belief and practice until the time of Emperor Constantine.
St. Pier Giorgio Frassati The reflection focuses on a young Italian saint, a fairly wealthy young man who focused his attention on the outcast and poor. His feast day is July 4.
Pope Francis This video was produced when Pope Francis was elected and offers a general introduction to the man and his ministry.
Pope Francis Year of Mercy Here is a video reflection on the Year of Mercy, the heart of the Gospel, proclaimed by Pope Francis in 2015-2016.
Prophet A prophet is a person chosen to be God's mouthpiece, God's spokesperson. They often speak what the public doesn't want to hear, and so they are persecuted when alive, and sometimes honored after they are "safely" dead and buried.
Raimon Panikkar His mother was a Roman Catholic from Spain, his father a Hindu from India. Panikkar was a Catholic priest who served as an effective and major bridge between the two religions and cultures.
Rejoice and Be Glad (Pope Francis) Here is a reflection on Pope Francis - Apostolic Exhortation: "Gaudete et Exsultate"; (Rejoice and be glad), on the call to holiness in todays world, issued on March 19, 2018.
Return of the Prodigal Son (Created by Matt Daly) Matt Daly uses a famous painting to reflect on one of the most well-known parables of Jesus.
Simone Weil Simone Adolphine Weil was a French philosopher, political activist and mystic.
The Smell of the Sheep (Created by Bro. Fred Mueller, F.S.C.) Br. Fred Mueller, F.S.C. reflects on Jesus the good shepherd who knows his sheep and leads them to be and do what is in their best interests, and he reminds us that we, too, may be shepherds who need to learn about shepherding from our good shepherd.
The Storm on the Sea of Galilee (Created by Matt Daly) Matt Daly offers a reflection using Rembrant's famous painting "The Storm on the Sea of Galilee" which is based on the story found in the Gospel of Mark 4:35ff.