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New DVDs and Books in the Resource Centre

DVDs

Living in the Image and Likeness of God by Father Ron Rolheiser is a 3 three part journey through Scriptures, Gospels and writings of theologians and scholars to describe what it means in terms of our day to day lives to live in the image and likeness of God.

Fierce Goodbye - Living in the Shadow of Suicide is a documentary of family survivors of suicide who reveal their stories and pain to assist other survivors and to help the broader community understand the unique and terrible grief of suicide. 

The Book and the Rose based on a short story by Max Lucado and winner of 27 awards teaches the importance of looking beyond what something seems to be to the reality that it is.

Sex as God’s Gift challenges young people to think through in advance decisions related to sex by presenting sex as a valuable gift, something special and meaningful and not as a recreational sport. The series is presented by Mary Ronan, a registered nurse with a specialty in reproductive health. Sessions include: 1. Making Good Decisions 2. STDs and Pregnancy 3. The Reality of Teen Pregnancy 4. Sexuality as a Gift 5. Relationships 6. Questions and Answers. Also included on the DVD in pdf is a 56 page leader's guide with objectives, discussion questions, activities and handouts.

Teen Scenes / More Teen Scenes presents real life moral dilemmas facing today's young people plagiarism, shoplifting, peer pressure, gossip/cliques, bullies, chastity, alcohol, racism. Each 4 to 6 minute vignette presents a teen faced with a serious choice between right and wrong. The vignette ends right at the point where the decision must be made, leaving the rest up to the audience to discuss. **Contains excellent questions for discussion / discussion starters.

Storybook: Tales of Life for Children teaches children Christian truths in a gentle and understandable way by using story and then linking it to the teaching of Jesus. Segments include: 1. The Old Dragon (Rules) 2. Moonlight (Sharing our gifts) 3. Beetle (Looking on the inside) 4. The Bells (What we're made for) 5. Lanterns (Shining out) 6. Teamwork (Sharing the load)

Books

Into the Heart of Mary Imagining her Scriptural Stories uses Ignatian meditation, to prayerfully ponder Marian passages from the Bible and from ancient tradition, encouraging us to use our imaginations to meet Mary again for the first time.

How Far Can We Go? A Catholic Guide to Sex and Dating by Leah Perrault and Brett Saljkeld

Everyday Hospitality reminds us that practising hospitality is not only a gift to those we encounter in our everyday lives, but an assured path to spiritual growth for ourselves. 

Making Sense of God: A Woman’s Perspective encourages women to acknowledge their dignity, harvest their gifts and see themselves as theologians in the making. 

The Breath of the Soul: Reflections on Prayer by Sister Joan Chittister

To borrow the new arrivals or any of our fine resources, use any of these easy ways.
1. Search the Library and submit an online request.
2. Phone 352-1651 and ask for Teresa
3. Email Teresa.
4. Drop in at 445 Broad St. N, Regina. We’d love to see you.


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