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Pope Benedict XVI viewed a screening of a film on the life of the Mother of God Wednesday evening at the Vatican. Following the screening, the Holy Father thanked the producers of the film – an international collaborative effort titled, Mary of Nazareth.
In his remarks, Pope Benedict pointed out that “it is not easy to characterize the figure of any mother, because the riches of the maternal life are difficult to describe, but this is even more challenging when it comes to the Mary of Nazareth, who is the mother of Jesus, the Son of God made man.”
The film touches on the lives of three women of the New Testament: Herodias, the wife of Herod Antipas, Mary Magdalene, and the protagonist of the film, Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
“She is a mother who desired to keep her Son with her, but she knows he is God,” said the Pope. “Her faith and love are so great, she accepts her part in His mission. Mary is saying ‘Here I am, Lord’ from the Annunciation to the Cross.”
The Pope said this ‘Here I am, Lord!’ is a paradigm for how to order our lives.
“Mary of Nazareth is the woman of ‘Here I am’, giving herself completely over to the Divine Will,” the Holy Father said. “In this ‘yes’, which is repeated even as she suffers the loss of her Son, she finds an overwhelming and profound happiness.”

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Catholicmom.com | Jan. 8, 2015

Posted about the “Mary of Nazareth” book: http://catholicmom.com/2015/01/08/being-mary-alissa-jungs-take-on-being-mary-of-nazareth/

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The Catholic Review of Books | Jan. 4, 2015

Ran a review of the “Mary of Nazareth” book: http://catholicreviewofbooks.com/mary-of-nazareth-the-life-of-our-lady-in-pictures/.

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Morning Air – Relevant Radio | Dec. 22, 2014

Interview with Fr. Calloway: http://relevantradio.streamguys.us/MA%20Archive/MA20141222a.mp3. The interview begins at approximately the 12-minute mark.

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The Catholic Register | Dec. 19, 2014

Ran a feature story on “Mary of Nazareth” (book and DVD): http://www.catholicregister.org/arts/item/19441-actress-tried-to-show-human-side-of-mary.

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Catholicmom.com | Dec. 16, 2014

Interview with Fr. Donald Calloway: http://catholicmom.com/2014/12/16/the-life-of-our-lady-in-pictures-a-conversation-with-fr-donald-calloway/

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National Catholic Register | Dec. 14, 2014

The National Catholic Register featured the “Mary of Nazareth” book and DVD in its last-minute Christmas gift guide. See page six: http://www.ncregister.com/images/documents/NCR1214LastMinGift.pdf.

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Seasons of Grace – Patheos | Dec. 13, 2014

Ran a review of the book: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/kathyschiffer/2014/12/coffee-table-book-tells-the-story-of-jesus-birth-and-life-in-beautiful-images/.

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Zenit | Dec. 9, 2014

Ran a review of the “Mary of Nazareth” DVD: http://www.zenit.org/en/articles/mary-of-nazareth-released-on-dvd-in-time-for-christmas.

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The Catholic Beat | Dec. 6, 2014

The Catholic Beat, Sacred Heart Radio’s blog, posted a review of the book: http://thecatholicbeat.sacredheartradio.com/2014/12/06/review-mary-of-nazareth-the-life-of-our-lady-in-pictures/.

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Catholic Culture | Dec. 3, 2014

Jeff Mirus posted a review and recommendation of the book: http://www.catholicculture.org/commentary.

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Catholic World Report | Nov. 20, 2014

Posted Q-and-A with actress, Alissa Jung: http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Blog/3525/it_was_a_great_experience_to_do_this_role_but_also_a_great_challenge.aspx

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Archdiocese of Toronto Blog | Nov. 19, 2014

Posted interview with Alissa Jung: http://archdioceseoftoronto.blogspot.ca/2014/11/coffee-with-mary.html.

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Catholicmom.com | Nov. 6, 2014

Posted review of the movie and book: http://catholicmom.com/2014/11/06/mary-of-nazareth-the-film-and-the-book/

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Morning Air – Relevant Radio | Nov. 3, 2014

Posted its interview with Anthony Ryan: http://relevantradio.streamguys.us/MA%20Archive/MA20141031b.mp3. The interview begins at approximately 30:21.

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Mary of Nazareth Rosary Crawl (Blog Tour) | Oct. 13-23, 2014

10/23/14: Family Theater Productions reflects on the Crucifixion (Giveaway of 1 DVD runs until 10/30/14): http://blog.familytheater.org/mary-of-nazareth-a-beautiful-reflection-of-the-blessed-mother/

10/22/14: Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle reflects on the Scourging at the Pillar:

http://viewdomesticchurch.blogspot.com/2014/10/mary-of-nazareth-blog-crawl-scourging.html

10/21/14: Jean Heimann reflects on The Wedding at Cana and is running a giveaway of 1 MON DVD:

http://catholicfire.blogspot.com/2014/10/mary-of-nazareth-blog-tourrosary.html.

10/20/14: Lisa Hendey posts reflection on The Way of the Cross:

http://catholicmom.com/2014/10/20/mary-of-nazareth-blog-tourrosary-crawl-the-carrying-of-the-cross/ or http://www.patheos.com/blogs/lisahendey/2014/10/the-way-of-the-cross-rosarycrawl-unites-us-in-prayer/

10/19/14: Carl Olson posts reflection on Proclamation of the Kingdom of Heaven mystery with Beatitudes/Sermon on the Mt. clip: http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Blog/3451/mary_of_nazareth_blog_tourrosary_crawl_beatitudessermon_the_mount.aspx#.VEQCuw-Jcl4.twitter

10/18/14: Dr. Edward Sri posts reflection on Nativity mystery* from the Holy Land:

http://www.edwardsri.com/blog/mary-keeps-and-ponders/

10/17/14: Michael Seagriff posts reflection on Finding of Jesus in the Temple mystery: http://harvestingthefruitsofcontemplation.blogspot.com/2014/10/mary-of-nazareth-blog-tourrosary-crawl_17.html

10/16/14: Sarah Reinhard posts her reflection on the Annunciation:

http://snoringscholar.com/2014/10/annunciation-mary-nazareth-rosarycrawl/

10/15/14: Study Dunn posts his reflection on the Presentation Mystery:

http://stuartsstudy.blogspot.com/2014/10/mary-of-nazareth-blog-tourrosary-crawl.html

10/14/14: Kris McGregor posts her reflection on the Visitation mystery:

http://www.discerninghearts.com/?p=13073.

10/13/14: Carmel Communication Launches #RosaryCrawl:

http://carmelcommunications.com/mary-of-nazareth-rosary-crawl-announcement/

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Catholic News Service ran a news brief on the “Mary of Nazareth” parish and school screening program: http://www.catholicnews.com/data/briefs/cns/20140730.htm.

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Catholic Philly (Archdiocese of Philadelphia):

http://catholicphilly.com/2014/08/us-world-news/culture/film-mary-of-nazareth-now-available-for-parish-school-screenings/.

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Catholic Sentinel (Archdiocese of Portland):

http://www.catholicsentinel.org/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=34&ArticleID=26036.

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North Texas Catholic (Diocese of Fort Worth):

http://www.northtexascatholic.org/pages/national-news-article?r=Y2MHYCZFTF&send_to=%2Fpages%2Fnational-news.

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The Compass (Diocese of Green Bay):

http://www.thecompassnews.org/2014/07/film-mary-nazareth-now-available-parish-school-screenings/.

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Catholic News Herald (Diocese of Charlotte):

http://catholicnewsherald.com/58-news/roknewspager-entertainment/6001-film-mary-of-nazareth-now-available-for-parish-school-screenings.

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Trenton Monitor (Diocese of Trenton):

http://www.trentonmonitor.com/main.asp?SectionID=5&SubSectionID=46&ArticleID=7983.

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Northwest Indiana Catholic (Diocese of Gary):

http://www.nwicatholic.com/index.php/2011-10-28-15-56-25/national/2222-film-mary-of-nazareth-now-available-for-parish-school-screenings.

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Bay Area Catholic on Immaculate Heart Radio interview with Tony Ryan of Ignatius Press | July 21 | 2014

http://ihrarchive.org/archive/bac-20140719.mp3.

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Morning Air on Relevant Radio | July 14 | 2014

http://relevantradio.streamguys.us/MA%20Archive/MA20140711a.mp3

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Catholic Digest: Steven Greydanus | Dec 5 | 2013

http://www.catholicdigest.com/articles/food_fun/film_television/2013/12-05/the-virgin-mary-at-the-movies.

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The Catholic News Herald, the Diocese of Charlotte’s newspaper, also ran the full story | Dec 4 | 2013

http://catholicnewsherald.com/58-news/roknewspager-entertainment/4558-mary-s-way-of-loving-believing-an-example-for-all-says-actress.

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Catholic News Service ran a news brief on “Mary of Nazareth” | Dec 3 | 2013

http://www.catholicnews.com/data/briefs/cns/20131203.htm.

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CatholicPhilly.com, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s publication, ran the full CNS story | Dec 3 | 2013

http://catholicphilly.com/2013/12/us-world-news/culture/marys-way-of-loving-believing-an-example-for-all-says-actress/.

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“Sacred Treasures” on Radio Maria posted its interview with Tony Ryan | NOV 26 | 2013

http://radiomaria.us/sacredtreasures/2013/11/25/november-25-2013-anthony-ryan-and-ashton-mouton/.

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“Miracle Hunter” on Radio Maria posted its interview with Tony Ryan | NOV 26 | 2013

http://radiomaria.us/miraclehunter/2013/11/26/november-26-2013-michael-duricy-anthony-ryan-zaid-jazrawi/.

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Photos from Alissa Jung’s trip to Haiti NOV 26 | 2013

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“The Salt and Light Radio Hour” on SiriusXM Radio posted its interview with Tony Ryan | NOV 23, 2013

http://saltandlighttv.org/radio/sl-hour/mary-film-comes-to-the-big-screen.

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Catholic Lane posted its review of “Mary of Nazareth” | NOV 20, 2013

http://catholiclane.com/movie-review-mary-of-nazareth/.

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Catholic Broadcasting NW, INC | NOV 16, 2013

http://www.kbvm.fm/drupal/kbvm-audio-archive/mary-nazareth-film

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BC Catholic | NOV 12, 2013

http://www.bccatholic.ca/component/content/article/1-latest-news/3268-mary-of-nazareth-to-come-to-surrey

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Today¹s Catholic News| OCT 29, 2013
http://www.todayscatholicnews.org/2013/10/movie-on-mary-of-nazareth-coming-to-the-diocese/

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National Catholic Register | OCT 15, 2013
http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/mary-of-nazareth-makes-its-premiere-in-san-francisco/

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Catholic World Report | OCT 14, 2013
http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Item/2639/a_luminous_mary.aspx#.UlwGbFOaeSp

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Season of Grace (Patheos) | OCT 13, 2013
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/kathyschiffer/2013/10/sunday-afternoon-at-the-movies-mary-of-nazareth/

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THE AUSTIN CATHOLIC | OCT 3, 2013 

The Austin Catholic New Media blog posted about the movie 

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INSIDE THE PAGES | OCT 2, 2013 

³Inside the Pages² on Spirit Catholic Radio posted its interview with Alisa Jung: 

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CatholicMom.com | OCT 1, 2013
http://catholicmom.com/2013/10/01/attend-the-premiere-of-mary-of-nazareth-with-the-films-star/

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A Good Measure (Patheos) | OCT 1, 2013
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/lisahendey/2013/10/attend-the-premiere-of-mary-of-nazareth-with-the-films-star-and-me/

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MARY OF NAZARETH PREMIERE IN SAN FRANCISCO SOLD OUT! | OCT 1, 2013

The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:00 p.m. after a brief introduction from Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC. After the movie, there will be a Q & A with Fr. Calloway and German actress Alissa Jung, who plays Mary in this film. Also movie attendees will have a chance to meet and greet Alissa Jung and Fr. Calloway and have their photo taken with them if they wish. This event is sold out!

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Catholic Lane:

http://catholiclane.com/new-movie-mary-of-nazareth/

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The Catholic Author blog | SEPT 29, 2013
http://catholicauthor.us/blog/articles/movie-review-of-mary-of-nazareth-2013-maria-di-nazaret/

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Ecumenical News | SEPT 29, 2013
http://www.ecumenicalnews.com/article/mary-of-nazareth-epic-to-make-us-theater-debut-22467

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The South Texas Catholic | SEPT 27, 2013
http://www.southtexascatholic.com/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=1493

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The Catholic Sistas blog | SEPT 26, 2013
http://www.catholicsistas.com/2013/09/26/movie-mary-of-nazareth-coming-to-austin/

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Angels, Wonders and Miracles of Faith blog | SEPT 25, 2013
http://lenarpoetry.blogspot.com/2013/09/mary-of-nazareth.html

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Women of Grace blog | SEPT 25, 2013

http://www.womenofgrace.com/blog/?p=24404

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The Catholic Ponderings blog | SEPT 24, 2013
http://catholicponderings.blogspot.com/2013/09/upcoming-film-release-mary-of-nazareth.html

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Kresta in the Afternoon | SEPT 17, 2013
http://krestaintheafternoon.blogspot.com/2013/09/mary-of-nazareth-how-coordinating-faith.html?m=1

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Regina Magazine |  SEPT 15, 2013

http://reginamag.com/mary/

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Meridian Magazine | SEPT 11, 2013

http://ldsmag.com/article/1/13252
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CatholicMom.com |  SEPT 5, 2013 
http://catholicmom.com/2013/09/04/bring-a-screening-of-mary-of-nazareth-to-your-community-or-parish/

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A Good Measure (Patheos) | SEPT 5, 2013
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/lisahendey/2013/09/mary-of-nazareth-compelling-
film-brings-marys-yes-to-life/

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The Convert Journal blog | AUG 30, 2013
http://www.convertjournal.com/2013/08/7-quick-takes-friday-set-109/

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The Catholic Wife | AUG 29, 2013 
http://thecatholicwife.net/2013/08/29/coming-soon-to-a-theater-near-you-mary-of-nazareth/

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Catholic Faith and Reflections blog | AUG 29, 2013
http://bob.yerhot.org/2013/08/mary-of-nazareth/

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The Catholic Fire blog | AUG 29, 2013
http://catholicfire.blogspot.com/2013/08/new-mary-of-nazareth-film-trailer.html?m=1

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The Deacon¹s Bench (Patheos) | AUG 28, 2013
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/deaconsbench/2013/08/first-look-mary-of-nazareth-trailer/

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