Join Sister Imelda as she shares amazing stories of brave girls and women who said yes to God's call and went on to change the world even when things got tough. In this episode, she tells the inspiring story of St. Josephine Bakhita, who, after being taken captive and made a slave, finds freedom by giving her life to God.
“God’s Princesses” is a new series from the creators of Brother Francis, with fun, faith-filled stories that remind all young Catholic girls that they, too, are part of God’s Royal Household!
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A Place at the Table
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Bakhita: From Slave to Saint
PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED
This movie is not rated, but has mature themes and was created with an adult audience in mind. It contains scenes, including violence, indicative of the life and times of the saint portrayed. We would recommend Parental Guidance and that parents preview it before watc... -
Tolton: From Slave to Priest
Meet America’s first Black Priest, Venerable Father Augustus Tolton, in this audio drama adapted from our live stage production. The drama opens with nine-year-old Augustus Tolton’s harrowing escape from slavery to freedom. In a leaky boat with bullets whizzing overhead, his mother courageously r...
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