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Mary of Nazareth Movie

Celebrate Mother's Day by winning tickets to see the story of the mother of Christ on screen in "Mary of Nazareth". Enter on Facebook this week (May 5-7 only, comment below the post to enter the draw) to WIN one of three pairs of tickets to see the film on Saturday, May 17th (also showing on May 10th).

These screenings are sponsored by The Social Justice Committee, of St. Margaret Mary Church in Cumberland.

With all the Christian-based films coming to Canadian theatres, this is one Ottawa hasn't yet had the opportunity to screen (released October 2013).

Proceeds go to various Social Justice initiatives of St. Margaret Mary Church in Cumberland, assisting families locally and abroad.

 

HOW TO ENTER: Any time between Monday, May 5th and Wednesday, May 7th, 2014, Visit Facebook.com/CHRIradio, and tell us about your mother's strongest quality in a comment below the post. Your comment counts as your entry in the draw. (On Thursday, May 8th we will randomly select 3 winners who will each receive a pair of tickets to the May 17th @ 9:00am screening (guest list).

 

SHOWTIMES: Saturday, May 10th and Saturday, May 17th @ 9:00am ET

WHERE: Landmark Cinemas in Gloucester (3752 Innes Road, Gloucester) MAP

COST: $12 adults; $10 seniors 60 + & students. Available in advance only, call Bob at 613-841-0646 or e-mail  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

 

 

About "Mary of Nazareth":

MARY OF NAZARETH is an epic new motion picture on the life of Mary, mother of Christ, from her childhood through the Resurrection of Jesus.

 

This full-length feature film about the life of Our Lady, shot in English in High Definition, was filmed in Europe in very authentic locales with outstanding cinematography, a strong cast, and a majestic music score . Actress Alissa Jung gives a beautiful, compelling and inspired portrayal of Mary. Pope Benedict XVI had the opportunity to screen this film in the Apostolic Palace, and was touched by the portrayal of Mary so movingly revealed on film.

The film vividly captures the essence of Mary's profound faith and trust in God amidst the great mysteries that she lived with as the Mother of the Messiah, her compassionate humanity and concern for others, and the deep love that she and Jesus shared for one another. This movie underscores her special role in God's plan for our redemption, her unique relationship with Christ, and the tremendous suffering that she endured in union with his passion and death, as well as her serene joy at his Resurrection.

Directed by acclaimed European film director Giacomo Campiotti (BAKHITA, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO, ST. GIUSEPPE MOSCATI) and written by Francesco Arlanch (RESTLESS HEART, PIUS XII, POPE JOHN PAUL II), in addition to the luminous performance by Jung, the film provides inspiring portrayals of all the main roles, including Andreas Pietschmann as Jesus, Luca Marinelli as Joseph, Paz Vega as Mary Magdalene and Antonia Liskova as Herodias. The original music score was written by Guy Farley.

Runs 153 minutes.

www.maryfilm.com