Spiritual Growth/Retreats - Media Library

Media may be borrowed for an initial period of one month, with the possibility of renewal.  Individuals may pick materials up at the Chancery (780 W Central Park Ave) or they will be mailed to parishes outside the Quad Cities at no charge.

To borrow media, please complete the Media Request Form.

• A Retreat with Pope Francis

  • A retreat with the words and example of Pope Francis, to open a deeper relationship with God.  Walk with Pope Francis and discover the importance of dialogue with oneself, the world and God.  (Now You Know Media, 2014)

  • 2 DVD, CD w/Study Guide

• A Retreat with the Gospel of Matthew

  • A retreat with the Gospel of Matthew designed to immerse one in the distinctive features of the gospel and designed to deepen one's relationship with Jesus Christ.  (Now You Know Media, 2011)

  • 4 CDs, CD w/Study Guide

• A Thrill of Hope:  The Christmas Story in Word and Art

  • Explore the familiar story of Christmas as told in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.  With the beauty and power of art and sacred text, let this presentation be a catalyst for your journey of faith during Advent.  (Morehouse Education Resources, 2011)

  • DVD, Discussion Guide

• Called and Gifted II:  Discernment In Depth

  • Discusses the steps needed for deepening your discernment of spiritual gifts for making further strides towards the discovery of your call from God and life-long vocation.  (Catherine of Siena Institute, 2005)

  • DVD, Leader Guide, Participant Guide, Workbook

• Discernment: Reading the Signs of Daily Life

  • In a world where our minds are distracted by constant stimuli, it's easy to lose our connection to God. Henri Nouwen guides you to discover the sources of spiritual guidance that surround you, engage more deeply with your environment, and explore your life's purpose. (Now You Know Media, 2019)

  • 7 CDs

• Discipleship

  • Discover how discipleship is embodied in the New Testament and apply those principles to life, as well as explore the two vital elements that compose discipleship:  mission and evangelization.  (Now You Know Media, 2012)

  • 4 DVDs, CD w/Study Guide

• Jesus and His Church

  • Richard Rohr brings his understanding of Scriptures to focus on the connection of Jesus and the Church. He considers power and the healing of God, and directs our attention to need for the divine and our victory through connecting to God. (Franciscan Media, 2014)

  • 6 CDs

• Kingdom of Happiness

  • An exploration of the Beatitudes that explores how they validate, sustain and nurture our desire for happiness.  Lessons include applications in Scripture and everyday life, connections to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the virtues of the Christian tradition, the petitions of the Lord's prayer and the deadly sins. (St. Benedict Press, 2017)

  • 2 DVD Set, Study Guide

• Longing for the Holy:  Planning Your Spiritual Journey Together

  • Longing for the Holy is for those who want to enrich their sense of the presence of God and develop a deeper spirituality. It concerns the way we channel the deep longing at the core of our beings and explores the implications of the central mysteries of faith for spirituality. (Renew International, 2009)

  • 3 CDs, Music CD, Leader Guide, Text

• Real Suffering:  Finding Hope and Healing in the Trials of Life

  • This program seeks to help people understand and come to terms with the suffering they have faced in their lives and ultimately heal from it.  The program incorporates talks on the nature of human suffering, as well as offers powerful stories of ordinary people who have dealt with extreme forms of agony.  (St. Benedict Press, 2018)

  • DVD, Book, Leader Guide, Journal

• The Called and Gifted Small Group Process

  • Small group process materials for discerning charisms and God's call in life.

  •  7 CDs, Leader's Guide, Participant's Guide, 2 Workbooks, Resource Guide 

• The Called and Gifted Workshop

  • Topics to help you answer the questions of how you can be most effective in helping and healing others and discerning God's call in your life. (Catherine of Siena Institute, 2008)

  • 4CDs

• That Man is You Program Kit

  • That Man is You! (TMIY) is a 26 topic interactive men’s program combining the research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of authentic manhood. (Paradisus Dei, 2014)

  • 4 DVDs - Host parish Packet, 5 DVDs Fall Semester, 5 DVDs Spring Semester, Core Team Guide Book, Participant Book

• Tre Ore:  The Seven Last Words of Christ

  • A reflection on the seven last words of Christ. (Word on Fire, 2014)

  • 2 CDs, Reflection Booklet

• Untold Blessing:  Three Paths to Holiness

  • Recognizing that our ultimate goal is to be a saint, this "Retreat-On-Disc" invites individuals to reflect on the beautiful and mysterious of what it takes to be a follower of, "the One who is, Jesus Christ." (Word on Fire, 2005)

  • DVD

• What Wondrous Love:  Holy Week in Word and Art

  • Explore the powerful story of Holy Week as told in the four gospels.  With the beauty and power of art and sacred text, let this presentation act as a catalyst for your journey of faith during the Lenten Season. (Morehouse Education Resources, 2012)

  • DVD, Discussion Guide 

• Woman in Love: Mother Daughter Retreat

  • In this 5 session program Katie Hartfiel leads mothers and daughters (grades 8 -12) through engaging talks, powerful prayers and extraordinary fun. This one-night experience supports church, school or home use.  (Paradisus Dei,  2015)

  • 2 DVDs, Leader Guide