Heart of the Nation offers a wide selection of quality programming available in VHS video format. We also offer inspiring Catholic reading. To order, please print, fill out and mail in our printable order form (in pdf format). You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to open this file. We are unable to accept online orders at this time.

	Quiet Reflections - John Michael Talbot VHS 60 mins. $19.95 In this spirit-filled music video, you will enter an atmosphere filled with worship and praise as popular Catholic musician, John Michael Talbot, leads you to a quiet place with God. Ideal for home or retreat use. Use this video to calm your mind and open your heart to God’s awesome Love. Experience blessings through the mix of inspiring music, scripture, beautiful nature scenery and a variety of different settings that compliments each song.
	To Everything There is a Season VHS 30 mins. $11.99 Meditations on the four seasons featuring breathtaking scenes of the four seasons shot in exquisite locations from around the world. “To everything there is a season,” wrote the author of Ecclesiastes. This video expands upon that quotation with best-loved Christian hymns, scripture readings by Joseph Campanella and thoughtful reflections by Fr. Harry Schlitt. Each of the four seasons offers you an opportunity to reflect on the significance of the changing seasons in your own life. In addition to being excellent for your home video library, this video is ideal for group or retreat use.
	Rome: In the Footsteps of Peter & Paul VHS 60 mins. $19.95 Peter... The rock upon which Jesus built His Church. Paul... The first missionary Jesus told to “Carry my name to the World.” Rome... The city that linked them for eternity. This is an unforgettable video pilgrimage through 2000 years of Church history. Trace the steps of these martyred heroes, Saints Peter and Paul, from the Holy Land to Imperial Rome. Continue through time from the early Church to the Middle Ages and from Renaissance to modern times. Experience the fire and faith of these martyred heroes. Capture the spirit of their era through the majestic architecture, fabled art and immortal Scripture. With host Barbara Valentine, travel down ancient streets to long-cherished shrines and landmarks: Church of Quo Vadis, Mamertine Prison, Roman Colosseum, St. Clemet’s Church, Catacombs, St Peter’s Basilica and many more. Experience the fire and faith of the early Church through the timeless stories of these martyred heroes of our faith. Capture the spirit of their era through majestic architecture, fabled art and immortal scripture that has survived to this day. Scripture readings by Joseph Campanella
	Stations of the Cross - Youth Drama VHS 60 mins. $5.00 (includes shipping & handling) Adults and young people alike will find their emotions stirred and their faith lifted by this sensitive portrayal of Our Lord’s Passion. The meaning behind each of the 14 Stations of the Cross comes alive as the talented youth of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Los Angeles dramatize the final events up to the crucifixion. With passion, each is reenacted - from Our Lord’s condemnation, to death at the hands of Pontius Pilate, to His crucifixion at Calvary. This powerful presentation is underscored by music and the beautiful voice of Florence Henderson.
	Heroes of Faith VHS 60 mins. $29.95 An inspiring video profiling the lives of 11 prominent Christians who have lived their faith in compelling and interesting ways. Learn about the struggles and triumphs of well-known heroes like Middle-Eastern hostage, Fr. Lawrence Jenco; children’s television pioneer, Fred Rogers; Major League pitcher, Orel Hershiser; founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, Dorothy Day; and jazz legend, Dave Brubeck. Witness the beautiful photographs of a blind photographer, learn about the missionary work of modern-day martyr, Jean Donovan and much more. Helpful study guide included.
	The Messiah A Film by Roberto Rossellini Director’s Original Cut, Italy, 1975, Italian with English subtitles VHS 145 minutes $29.95 “****...far and away the best film to be seen this year. The simplicity and unaffected power of Roberto Rossellini’s The Messiah roll over you with the strength of a tide." – David Elliott Chicago Sun-Times “It is an inspiring work, a film by a religious man, and at times visually stunning as well as shocking.” Daily Variety The final masterpiece by one of cinema’s legendary directors, Roberto Rossellini’s The Messiah represents the last words in a 50-year conversation between filmmaker and audience. In the stylistic tradition of Open City and Paisan, Rossellini created a beautiful and challenging account of Jesus’ life between the miracles. The story of Jesus is told through his daily activities--work, travel, simple conversation. Resisting the conventional emphasis on the miracles, the director presents Jesus’ life “as it was.” Without special effects or cinematic artifice, he relies on the power of his subject and on the intelligence of his audience to see the connections between this, his last proclamation of neo-realist filmmaking, and the democratic and inclusive word of unadorned Christianity. The result is a powerful viewing experience that culminates Rossellini’s life-long commitment to social realism. This last work from the founder of Modern Italian Cinema is an essential component in the history of the medium for all film aficionados and should not be missed. “I do not want to invent, or to interpret the Old and New Testaments--but just to present it in ‘quotes.’ I attempt to reconstruct everything accurately . . . you have to do this precisely and objectively in order to portray the truth. The Messiah will thus present the historical Jesus as portrayed in the four Gospels through an accurate development of the principal events of his life.” – Roberto Rossellini
	Cooking from the Heart - Vol. I Bountiful Sea VHS 60 mins. $5.95 This video will nourish both body and soul. Lively host Barbara Valentine joins top chefs from fine dining restaurants to bring you a wide variety of heart-healthy dishes. Sprinkled within each program are scripture verses to feed the soul. Bountiful Sea provides step by step preparation of 8, easy to prepare, seafood dishes like, Shrimp Scampi, Grilled Salmon Fillet and Cajun Catfish. A printed insert with a list of ingredients is included with each video.
	Cooking from the Heart - Vol. II Bountiful Land VHS 60 mins. $5.95 This video will nourish both body and soul. Lively host Barbara Valentine joins top chefs from fine dining restaurants to bring you a wide variety of heart-healthy dishes. Sprinkled within each program are scripture verses to feed the soul. Bountiful Land presents 10 tasty and simple to prepare pasta, vegetable, and meat dishes such as Eggrolls, Moraccan Salad, and Stir Fry Vegetables. A printed insert with a list of ingredients is included.
	Cooking from the Heart - Vol. III Bountiful Feast VHS 25 mins. $4.95 This video will nourish both body and soul. Lively host Barbara Valentine joins top chefs from fine dining restaurants to bring you a wide variety of heart-healthy dishes. Sprinkled within each program are scripture verses to feed the soul. Bountiful Feast brings you 4 more exciting and healthy recipes such as Salmon with Fresh Herb Sauce, Chicken Bastilla, and Pasta with Parsley. A printed insert with a list of ingredients is included.
	Cooking from the Heart - Vols. I, II, III Set VHS $12.95 3 videotapes Heart of the Nation presents a series of 3 videos that will nourish both body and soul. Lively host Barbara Valentine joins top chefs from fine dining restaurants to bring you a wide variety of heart-healthy dishes. Sprinkled within each program are scripture verses to feed the soul. A printed insert with a list of ingredients is included with each video.

Sparks From His Heart by Rev. Frank Parrish, S.J. 141 pages $9.95 Father Parrish, S.J. is loved by many for his warm and joyful outlook on life. For more than 45 years he has been the Los Angeles Archdiocesan Director of the Apostleship of Prayer. His main ministry has been to spread the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. As Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Daughters of America, The Boy Scouts and Heart of the Nation television programs, he has been able to fulfill this purpose. Now he wishes to share his many years of experience and devotion with you.

Not By Bread Alone by Mary Ann McGiven 160 pages $12.95 Images of food, memorable meals and stories about banquets are an important part of Jesus’ life and preaching. The Last Supper, the Wedding at Cana, the Miraculous Feeding of the Multitudes and parables like the Man Who Gave a Feast are central to the message of the New Testament. Not by Bread Alone brings a spiritual dimension to the physical actions of preparing food and eating a meal. Over 70 simple, healthful, delicious recipes are each combined with the spirituality of meal preparation. Recipes and accompanying reflections are divided into sections featuring seasonally appropriate food for Advent, Christmas, winter, Lent, Easter, spring, and autumn.