The Celebration of Easter from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Aired 2011-12 on NBC and 2012-13 on ABC. Produced by the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Join in the celebration of Easter from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the patronal church of the United States and the nation’s preeminent Marian shrine, located in Washington, D.C.  The Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Washington, is celebrant and homilist of the Solemn Mass of Easter from the beautiful Crypt Church of the Basilica.

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Roman Catholic church in North America and ranks among the ten largest churches in the world.  Rivaling the great sanctuaries of Europe and the world in art, architecture, historical importance, and significance as a center of worship, the Basilica receives nearly one million visitors annually.  Among those who have visited are Pope Benedict XVI, Pope John Paul II, and Mother Teresa.  The Basilica is open 365 days a year.  All are welcome.

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For more information, please visit www.nationalshrine.com

Divine Prescription: Stories of Faith, Health and Community

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Aired 2012-13. Produced by Diva Communications Presented by the New York Board of Rabbis Who cares for those who are sick but have no resources to combat their illness? Divine Prescription, a one-hour interfaith documentary, examines some of the amazing people who do just that, understanding the veracity of the oft quoted Talmud precept: "Whoever saves a life, it is considered as if he saved the entire world." By offering a broad array of physical and mental health programs to all people who are sick or suffering, regardless of their ability to pay, faith groups are implementing the principles of their holy texts on a daily basis. In the words of one of the people of faith who volunteers their time to care for the sick, “If you take your faith seriously in any way, you realize that is part of the deal. It’s something we are called to do.”

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Weaving Life

Aired 2012-13. Presented by the National Council of Churches USA; Produced by Eastern Mennonite University

Weaving Life tells how Dan Terry, a United Methodist who worked with numerous Mennonites through the years, wove relationships, joy, partnership, and understanding into his lifelong work in Afghanistan. Terry, 64, was among 10 humanitarian aid workers assassinated in Afghanistan in August 2010. Going against the grain of almost all conventional wisdom, the documentary shows how Terry set out to build bridges where “everyone else was blowing them up,” says production consultant and storyteller Jonathan Larson. “He spans the chasms of suspicion, religious hatred and outright warfare, with patient bonds of trust and openness.”

A DVD of the program is available at 1-800-245-7894