Video Archive
In case you missed one of the videos we have featured, or would like to see one again, here they are in reverse chronological order.
Among the Wonderful refers to the Decree on the Media of Social Communications of the Second Vatican Council, Inter Mirifica. Although it predates the Internet, the document encourages the rightful use of the media and sees its value to "spread and support of the Kingdom of God."
- Easter: A Season of Hope: reflects on the significance of Easter as the central celebration of the Christian faith.
- Grace in the Real Presence: a video reflection on the reality of the Blessed Sacrament.
- The Acts of the Apostles in Three Minutes: an engaging outline of the book of Acts.
- Where's the Body? The soldiers who guarded Jesus' tomb have some explaining to do.
- Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of Jesus tells the story of the resurrection of Jesus.
- So What's the Story with Lent? explains what Lent is really about.
- Jesus in the Desert: a cartoon video of what it might have been like for Jesus in the desert for 40 days.
- Prayer and Lent: they go together. A pep talk from Fr. Pontifex.
- Lent FAQ's: simple answers to frequently asked questions about Lent with Joe Paprocki.
- What is Faith? Some reflections on what faith is all about by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
- Silent Monks: "singing" the Hallelujah Chorus
- He Came: a Christmas reflection
- Advent Conspiracy: some Advent challenges.
- Thankful: a reflection on gratitude especially when we lose perspective.
- Seven Great Qualities of a New Evangelist: Fr. Robert Barron explains the qualities needed for being a good evangelist.
- What is the Year of Faith? a creative approach to the Year of Faith.
- Mary in Two Minutes: why is Mary important to Catholics?
- A Moment in Heaven: a reflection on God's beautiful nature.
- What does it mean to be holy? People reflect on the meaning of holiness in their lives.
- What is Gratitude?: a reflection on gratitude.
- When I Read the Bible: testimony to reading the scripture
- The Power of Words: don't underestimate what words can express.
- Zombies vs. Jesus: zombies as a metaphor for sin.
- Natural Family Planning Explained: a Goodness Reigns video submission on Natural Family Planning.
- Why Do You Love Him? Some children challenge us with their answers.
- How Do They Choose the Pope?: a look at how the pope is elected.
- Disturb Us, O Lord: a contemporary take on the prayer by Sir Francis Drake.
- The Word of God: if the Bible could talk, what would it say?
- Consider a Catholic Vocation: Single, married, religious life and priesthood.
- It's Pentecost: what the feast of Pentecost can mean in our lives.
- What's a Mother's Love All About: a reflection that, no matter where a mother is from, or her circumstances, all mother's want the same things for their children.
- The Cross and Resurrection: Fr. Robert Barron speaks about the important of the cross and resurrection of Jesus.
- Stations of the Cross: take a walk with Jesus in these Busted Halo prayer videos.
- As the Family Goes: a reconciliation video looking at the consequences of sin and the hope of breaking free.
- Season of Lent: a video meditation on fasting and feasting during Lent.
- Stations of the Cross: a puppet version of the Stations of the Cross created by Jesuit Brother Edward Sheehy, edited and produced by Yvonne Balcer and filmed at St. Peter's Church, Jersey City, NJ.
- You Don't Know Jack about Lent: Fr. Jack takes a look at Lent with his on the street commentary.
- Lent in Two Minutes: what is Ash Wednesday and Lent all about?
- Why do we have to Confess our Sins to a Priest? Answers the age-old question, can't we just pray to God for forgiveness? If I sin but no one is affected then can I say, "no harm, no foul?"
- Why I love Jesus and Religion: counterpoint to the viral video, Why I Love Jesus and Hate Religion.
- The Ten Plagues: a youth short imagining the ten plagues in everyday life.
- Made for Each Other: explains how sexual difference is essential to marriage.
- Holy Water: a reflective video on the meaning and importance of making the sign of the cross.
- A Social Network Christmas: how the story of the nativity might have read had a social network existed at the time of Jesus's birth.
- Advent In Two Minutes: a refresher course on Advent from Busted Halo.
- Litany of the Saints: using icons, this video reflects on a litany of the saints.
- Meet Mary: about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD).
- Halloween and the Saints: Fr. James Martin describes the connections between the Saints and All Saints Day, including: canonization process, patron saints and highlights of various individual saints.
- The Dead Sea Scrolls Online: an introduction to the Dead Sea Scrolls and their availability on the web.
- The Secret of St. Francis: a meditation on the charism of Francis of Assisi.
- Parable of the Talents: a retelling of the parable of Jesus found in Matthew 25:14-30.
- Ten Reasons to Become a Catechist: Joe Paprocki, veteran catechist, gives his top 10 reasons to become a catechist.
- A Reflection on the Lord's Prayer: a meditation on the Our Father prayer.
- One Solitary Life: a reflection on the impact of the life and ministry of Jesus.
- World Youth Day in Two Minutes: BustedHalo shows what World Youth Day is all about.
- Roman Missal in Ten Minutes: Mark Hart helps high school teens understand how and why the words of the Mass are changing and challenges teenagers to rediscover the meaning behind the words we pray at Mass each week.
- Who Cares about the Saints? Thomas Merton: a video about the life and legacy of Thomas Merton from Loyola Productions.
- Who Wrote the Bible? An entertaining and informative video about Biblical inspiration.
- Eucharist -- God's Way of Embracing Us: Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI speaks of God's Eucharistic embrace.
- Made for Life: A Catechetical and Educational Aid on the Gift of Children and the Indispensable Place of Fathers and Mothers in Marriage and Society.
- Pentecost in Two Minutes: Can't remember what or when Pentecost is? From Busted Halo.
- The Story of Pentecost: an engaging retelling of Pentecost using lots of creativity.
- He will Raise You Up: a reflection using music from this popular liturgical song.
- Easter Reflection: a reflection from Fr. Tom Rosica, CSB, on Easter.
- Lenten Reflection: a reflection from Fr. Tom Rosica, CSB, on Holy Week.
- Lenten Reflection: Father James Martin, SJ, reflects on almsgiving and joy.
- This Time Of Forty Days by Nick Alexander, a Catholic artist.
- What You Need to Know about the Roman Missal: A Webinar from Loyola Press.
- Origins of the Mass: artsy presentation.
- Bible in a minute? You decide.
- Why do we believe in God? Father Robert Barron discusses this basic question.
- Charlie Brown Christmas: Linus explains the true meaning of Christmas.
- The Spirituality of Advent: Father Robert Barron discusses some Advent themes.
