Beatification of Pope John Paul II -and- THÉRÈSE International Television Premiere! Evangelizing the Culture Through Theater, Not Unlike the John Paul II Way As the Public Relations Director for SLP, Janice Gonzalez recently interviewed actor and film director Leonardo Defilippis while on tour in Eastern Canada. Read on to learn about a very unique connection between the ministry of SLP and Pope John Paul II. Regarding the beatification of Pope John Paul II, what are your immediate thoughts? This beatification reaffirms the incredible worldwide love for this Priest, Father, Bishop, Pope and leader of the Church. Overall for me, it highlights the intense relationship which the world has with this great man of God, and him with his flock... Read Full Article. Your own theatrical and film career now spans 30 years. How did Pope John Paul II's love of theater influence you? As a Shakespearean actor at the time of the Pope's election, I recall being mesmerized and surprised that this Polish Cardinal was elected Pope! I began to read his writings and encyclicals, and I learned that as a young man, he loved the theater and even struggled between becoming an actor or a priest. Just before starting this ministry, which back then I considered to be temporary, I too had the very same struggle... Read Full Article. Did you meet Pope John Paul II? Is it true he blessed and viewed the THÉRÈSE film? Yes, it's true. Before the Thérèse Movie, I had long felt a kinship with him, but it wasn't until I performed St. Maximilian Kolbe of Poland that I thought it was time to reach out to the Holy Father. After performing MAXIMILIAN at World Youth Day in Rome, I dedicated our next production, THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN, with its Byzantine style, to John Paul II. The face-to-face meeting with His Holiness, however, did not take place until we completed our feature film on the life of St. Thérèse... Read Full Article. Do you think John Paul II would be pleased with the work you continue to do today? I hope so! Saint Luke Productions would not have been possible without the openness of John Paul II. We are certainly following his philosophy by presenting the Gospel message in other formats. I am so grateful that he was a spiritual force behind our efforts, and I pray that his influence is constantly a part of the formation of our ministry for years to come... Read Full Article. Help us continue this evangelization through the media! -Film- International TV Premiere -Radio and Web- New Series Launches May 1st -Web- New Vianney Speaks Website SLP Team Live on the Radio! Leonardo, Greg, and Karissa will be on KBVM Radio LIVE on Monday, May 2 from 8-9 AM Pacific during the Spring Shareathon to help support local Catholic radio in Oregon and SW Washington. Listen in the Portland, OR area at 88.3 FM or online at kbvm.com. Please consider supported Catholic radio by calling in and making a pledge. KBVM has help our ministry - now it's time for us to help them! Rediscover Story of a Soul With more than 10,000 people present at a recent general audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Benedict XVI highlighted St. Thérèse of Lisieux and her spirituality in his ongoing catechetical talks dedicated to the Doctors of the Church. The Pope noted her writings "illuminated all the Church with her profound spiritual doctrine," and he recommends everyone...read more. Exciting New Product! Benedictus: Day by Day with Pope Benedict XVI With this book you can start every day with a meditation from Pope Benedict XVI! Edited by Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P., (the editor of Magnificat), Benedictus is compiled from books, talks, and homilies by the Pope. In the same richly decorated and beautifully typeset style of the Magnificat missal, this volume gives 366 meditations for the entire year, from January 1st to December 31st. PRICE: $23 + Shipping Now Casting for Our 2011-2012 Touring Seasons! VISIT US ON: If you were forwarded a copy of this message, join our mailing list here! Saint Luke Productions | P.O. Box 886, Battle Ground, WA 98604 | (360) 687-8029 | www.stlukeproductions.com Saint Luke Productions is a charitable non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Click here to unsubscribe from this mailing list.