Description: THE FRIAR: THE COMPLETE 20 DVD'S SET CHILDREN SERIES . EXPLAINING THE MEANING OF THE BIBLICAL PARABLES FROM SACRED SCRIPTURE: FROM THE FRIAR AT EWTN.UPDATED WITH 7 NEW DVD'S 1) THE LOST SHEEPTHE FRIAR - THE LOST SHEEP Friar John teaches his friends Renata, Timothy, and Leopold about the mercy of God from the Parable of the Lost Sheep. Fr. John explains to them that Jesus is Our Lord and Good Shepherd from the Parable, who searches for the sheep who is missing. We also learn about Our Lady as Shepherdess, and the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Live action and animated. English and Spanish audio.2) THE PERSISTENT FRIENDTHE FRIAR - THE PERSISTENT FRIEND Friar John teaches his friends Renata, Timothy the mouse, and Leopold the frog about the value of praying with constancy. They also learn about the Parable of the Persistent Friend and the example of Saints Monica and Augustine. Live action and animation. English and Spanish audio.3) THE HOUSE BUILT ON THE ROCKTHE FRIAR - THE HOUSE BUILT ON THE ROCK Friar John and his friends, Renata and Leopold, decide to give Timothy a toy car for his birthday. Father John tells the Parable of the House Built on the Rock to emphasize the importance of doing God's will. Father concludes by sharing the story of St. Louis who did Lord's will and built his kingdom on the rock of Christ. Live action and animated. English and Spanish audio.4) THE SOWERTHE FRIAR - THE SOWER Renata, Leopold, Timothy and Rodolfo listen to Father John read the Parable of the Sower. Each one identifies with one of the attitudes symbolized in the Parable story. Afterwards they see the fruitfulness that perserverance can bring despite difficulties and temptations. Saint James the Apostle is presented as an example of the virtue of perseverance since he first planted the Gospel among the pagans in the Iberian Peninsula, resulting in a great harvest of souls. Live action and animated. 1 DVD. 30 mins. English and Spanish audio.5) PHARISEE AND/ TAX COLLECTORTHE FRIAR - PHARISEE AND/TAX COLLECTOR Renata accidentally overhears Father John speaking highly of her. Upon hearing this praise she begins to think she is better than everyone else. Her pride causes her to act poorly towards her friends in order to make herself look better. Father John picks up on this attitude and reads the Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector to Renata, Leopold the Frog, Timothy the Mouse, and Rodolfo in hopes that Renata will be humbled and come to recognize and regret her past actions. Live action and animated. English and Spanish audio.6) THE TALENTSTHE FRIAR - THE TALENTS Father John uses the Parable of the Talents to teach children the importance of sharing the individual talents that God has given them with others. As an example of this, Father tells the children how St. John Baptiste Maria Vianney was able to use his talents to transform the lives of the people he was sent to serve through prayer and penitence. Live action and animated. English and Spanish audio.7) THE UNMERCIFUL SERVANTTHE FRIAR - THE UNMERCIFUL SERVANT Father John and his friends: Renata --the girl, Timothy --the mouse, and Leopold --the frog, explore the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant in this lively children's program. Animated stories, catchy songs, and vivid puppetry bring the parable to life and help you kids understand its spiritual significance. The lessons they learn are further illuminated by the story of St. Juan Gualberto who embodies the virtues taught in the parable. Live action and animated. English and Spanish audio. 30 min. running time.8) THE HIDDEN TREASURETHE FRIAR - THE HIDDEN TREASURE Father John and his friends: Renata --the girl, Timothy --the mouse, and Leopold --the frog, explore the Parable of The Hidden Treasure. Animated stories, catchy songs, and vivid puppetry bring the parable to life and help your kids understand its spiritual significance. The lessons they learn are further illuminated by the story of Saint Francis Assisi, who embodies the virtues taught in the parable. English and Spanish audio. 30 min. running time. 9) THE PRODIGAL SON THE FRIAR: THE PRODIGAL SON Join Father John as he teaches his friends Renata, Timothy, and Leopold the parable of the Progidal Son from the Bible. In this episode, Renata and her friend find a purse and struggle with the moral dilemma of whether or not to return it. Through a turn of events that results in Renata missing her Catechisis class, Father John tells The Prodigal Son parable and helps Renata to do the right thing. This program presents an inspirational lesson in redemption, as outlined in the Gospel of Luke. English and Spanish audio. 30 min. running time.10) THE LOST COINTHE FRIAR: THE LOST COIN The Friar delights young children with its charming animation, and Biblical lessons often taught through the antics of animals. The parable of the Lost Coin is told from a mischievous mouse's mishap, and along the way, we also learn about St. Augustine. 30 min. English and Spanish audio.11) THE GOOD SAMARITANTHE FRIAR: THE GOOD SAMARITAN The Friar delights children with charming animation and Biblical lessons taught through the adventures of animals. The Parable of the Good Samaritan is told through Timothy the Mouse's trials and tribulations, and the friends who come to his aid. St. Peter Claver's example of service also is part of an episode that will be loved and remembered by young audiences and their families. 30 min. running time. English and Spanish audio.12) WORKERS IN THE VINEYARDTHE FRIAR: WORKERS IN THE VINEYARD - DVD Father John teaches his friends Renata, Timothy, and Leopold, the different parables from the Bible and examples in the lives of the Saints through animated stories and songs. In this episode, the children learn the value of offering up and making small sacrifices to unite themselves to Jesus in His Passion. Through the parable of "The Workers in the Vineyard", Fr. John teaches them the importance of treating everyone with compassion and love. 1 disc / 30 minutes (English and Spanish audio.13) THE WEDDING FEASTTHE FRIAR: THE WEDDING FEAST - DVD Father John teaches his friends Renata, Timothy, and Leopold, the different parables from the Bible and examples in the lives of the Saints through animated stories and songs. In this episode, the children learn the importance of the Mass and how it is a great banquet that all are invited to attend. Fr. John uses the parable of "The Wedding Feast" to show the children how some have chosen to reject the invitation to share in the Joy that is offered to all. 1 disc / 30 minutes (English and Spanish audio.14) THE FOOLISH RICH MAN.THE FRIAR THE FOOLISH RICH MAN DVD It's Leopold the Frog's birthday, and Renata is baking a birthday cake to surprise him - but she's all out of nuts! She asks Timothy the Mouse to share some of the nuts he's collected, and while Timothy wants to help his friends, he also doesn't want to be caught unprepared for winter. Will Fr. John and The Parable of The Foolish Rich Man be able to help Timothy and his friends make the right decision? 1 disc / 30 minutes (CC) English & Spanish 15) THE MUSTARD SEED.THE FRIAR THE MUSTARD SEED Fr. John has just received some bad news. The owner of his house wants to sell it, and he will have to move out soon! Fr. John is worried, but decides to trust that God will take care of him. As he and his friends remember all the good times they had in the house, Fr. John shares the parable of THE MUSTARD SEED to show how even the smallest acts of faith always find ways to grow! 1 disc/ 30 minutes (CC) English and Spanish. 16) THE LAMP UNDER THE BUSHEL BASKET. THE FRIAR THE LAMP UNDER THE BUSHEL BASKET Inspired by the PARABLE OF THE LAMP UNDER THE BUSHEL BASKET, Timothy the Mouse decides to take care of an exhausted lightning bug. Under his care, the lightning bug becomes stronger and her light becomes brighter than ever! But when it's time for her to return to the forest, will the other lightning bugs be able to overcome their jealousies and shine just as bright? Perhaps hearing about the life of St. Patrick will light up their hearts! 1 disc / 30 minutes (CC) ENGLISH and SPANISH 17) TWO SONS.THE FRIAR THE TWO SONS DVD When Ataulfo arrives at Friar John's with a box of cookies, Leopold is convinced that Ataulfo, who was once a thief, stole them. It's up to Friar John to teach Leopold that anyone can repent and that it's wrong to put yourself above others. But when a baker owner also accuses Ataulfo of stealing, Leopoldo's faith is tested. Can the parable of "The Two Sons" help more than just Leopold see the light? 1 disc / 30 minutes (CC) English and Spanish. 18) THE BUILDER OF THE TOWER.THE FRIAR THE BUILDER OF THE TOWER DVD Friar John is trying to grow flowers to give to a poor family for them to sell to make money. But a city-wide water shortage is hurting the flowers. Leopold, in the meantime, has plenty of water but wants to use it for his bath. It's then that Friar John teaches Leopold and his friends the parable of "The Builder of the Tower", and Leopold finally realizes that following God's word requires a commitment that one must not abandon. 1 disc / 30 minutes (CC) English and Spanish.19) THE LEAVEN.THE FRIAR THE LEAVEN DVD Friar Joh makes bread for those in need while explaining to his friends the parable of "The Leven". It takes very little yeast to cause bread to grow, but without it the dough hardens. Much like the Word of God causes our hearts to soften and grow. This leads Timothy to innocently think the pages of the bible act like yeast for bread making. But when his paper-filled loaf of bread is delivered to an elderly woman, a miracle unfolds. 1 disc / 30 minutes (CC) English and Spanish.20) THE PARABLE OF THE GROWING SEED.THE FRIAR PARABLE OF THE GROWING SEED DVD Friar John and his friends are busy planting strawberry seeds. But when Ataulfo invites two of his old friends from his previous gang of thieves to meet Friar John, things start to go missing. Ataulfo and Friar John work together to see if they can help the thieves have a change of heart. Friar John uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to teach them how God's willingness to forgive is the greatest treasure of all. 1 disc / 30 minutes (CC) English and Spanish. THE FRIAR DVD'S HAVE AN ESTIMATED RUN TIME OF 30 MINUTES EACH.
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Actor: THE FRIAR
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