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NOTE FROM TEAMS OF OUR LADY

Retreat materials is a service graciously and generously provided to Teams of Our Lady members by Eileen and Ted Kosnik, Team members from Tyler, Texas.  All requests and issues must be taken up directly with Eileen and Ted Kosnik.

Materials must be returned to the address on the request form and not to the Teams of Our Lady mailing address.

All retreat material will be sent via USPS mail, unless specified otherwise.

Please submit the completed request form via email to:  ekosnik@mac.com

NOTE:   Please request materials at least (1) month prior to your event to allow time for shipping (delivery may take up to (2) weeks)


  • Chosen & Cherished: Biblical Wisdom for Your Marriage
    • Produced by Servant Books - Kimberly Hahn (2007)
    • Each session is approximately 45 minutes
Session 1 -   A Good Wife Who Can Find?
Session 2 -   She IS Far More Precious Than Jewels
Session 3 -   The Heart of Her Husband Trusts in Her
Session 4 -   And He Will Have No Lack of Gain
Session 5 -   She Does Him Good and Not Harm
Session 6 -   All the Days of Her Life
 
  • Fireproof
Full length version of the film about a fire captain who re-captures the love of his wife
(115 minutes) - English format but has French, Spanish & Portuguese sub-titles
 
  • The Fourth Cup
Scott Hahn explains the significance of drinking the fourth & final cup of the passover meal & draws a symbolic parallel to Christ’s death on the cross
 
  • First Comes Love
Scott Hahn & Mike Aquiline provide an understanding of marriage & family life as inspired, conceived & sustained by God. Kimberly Hahn occasionally joins the discussion of the biblical foundations of marriage. (3) tapes of 13 talks (each talk is approximately 30 minutes each)
 
Tape 1:  
- The Trinity & the Family
- Biblical Idea of the Family
- Upheaval of arrival of Jesus - Fatherhood of God, Brotherhood of Man
- Understanding the Inner Life of the Trinity, The Eternal Family of God
 
Tape 2:
- New Covenant of Jesus
- Motives for Adam’s Sin
- Jesus Solved Many Puzzles of Genesis
- The Church as Home
 
Tape 3:
- Your Rock, Solid Grounds for Assurance of Salvation
- Motherhood - A Heavenly Model of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit
- The Trinity - The difference it makes in our everyday life (K. Hahn)
- Happy Heavenly Home Here on Earth (K. Hahn)
- Your work as an Apostle of Jesus - Filling up the Family Home
 
  • The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (two parts with questions & inventory)
- Session 1 - Five Love Languages
- Session 2 - Growing in Love
 
EXCELLENT REVIEWS BY TEAM COUPLES
Recommended for first retreats couples with The Lamb's Supper
 
  • The Five Love Languages of God by Gary Chapman with a study guide (4 sessions about 20 minutes each)
Disc 1
- The Love Connection       
- God Speaks Words of Affirmation
- God Spends Quality Time
- God Gives Good Gifts
                     
Disc 2
- God Acts on Our Behalf
- God Ministers Through Physical Touch
- New Dialects of Love
- When Love Prevails
 
  • The Footprints of God Series
By Ignatius Press with a study guide. Filmed on location with Stephen Ray. This set is beautiful & enlightening. The series leads us through the story of salvation from Abraham to Augustine. Each DVD is 1 hour & has a Spanish track in addition to English version.
 
  • Apostolic Fathers: Handing on the Faith (90 minutes)
Stephen Ray's exciting journey to the Roman Empire & the world of the first Christians. You’ll sit at the feet of the apostles, celebrate the Eucharist in hiding and tremble at the suffering of Jesus Christ. Retrace their steps through Israel, Turkey, France & Italy.  Featured in this film are Ignatius of Antioch, Clement of Rome, Polycarp of Smyrna, Irenaeus of Lyons and Justin Martyr (includes a study guide).
 
  • David / Soloman (90 minutes)
Includes a study guide
 
  • Jesus: The Word Becomes Flesh (90 minutes)
Join Stephen Ray as he catches fish in the Sea of Galilee, camps along the Jordan and explores the places Jesus lived and performed his miracles. Follow the incredible journey through the streets of Jerusalem to Calvary and the tomb, to the Resurrection and Pentecost. Gain a deeper appreciation for our Savior and the salvation he purchased for the world.
 
  • Mary: The Mother of God (75 minutes)
This DVD follows Mary on her extraordinary journey on location in Turkey, Israel and Greece with popular Catholic author and speaker Stephen Ray as guide. Down-to-earth teaching on subjects like Mary’s Immaculate Conception, Assumption into Heaven, and her role of intercessor, and more are offered in an energized, high-impact style that combines the best elements of a travel documentary, biography, Bible study, apologetics course, and church history review (a comprehensive study guide is included).
 
  • Moses: Signs, Sacraments and Salvation (105 minutes)
Steve Ray takes you on a journey of discovery  through Egypt, Jordan,and Israel. Cross the Red Sea, wander the wilderness and climb Mount Sinai. Together you’ll discover how Moses, the Exodus and the Hebrew experience in the wilderness beautifully point to the coming of Christ and our salvation. Retrace the journey of the Israelites’ and discover the roots of our Christian faith.  Gain a deeper appreciation for our Savior, and for the Church and her Sacraments (includes a study guide).
 
  • Paul: Contending for the Faith (90 minutes)
Stephen Ray takes you on the road with St. Paul through Israel, Syria, Turkey, Greece and Italy. Fall from a horse in the desert and dangle over the Damascus Wall in a basket. Cling to driftwood in the sea and stride along ancient Roman roads. You’ll better understand the life, ministry, and sufferings of Paul the Apostle (a comprehensive study guide is included).
 
  • Peter: Keeper of the Keys (70 minutes)
About Peter, the rugged fisherman Jesus chose to lead His Church. Filmed completely on location in Rome and the Holy Land, you will follow Peter from Galilee to Rome to discover answers about the major role of the Papacy in the saga of salvation (includes a study guide).
 
  • The Greatest Figures of Salvation History - A Closer Look at Moses & Peter  (75 minutes divided into 2 sessions)   
Session 1: 
Rosalind Moss digs deeper into the life of Moses and Exodus from Egypt.  Ms. Moss was reared in a Jewish home; converted to Christianity and for 18 years was an evangelical Protestant.  She entered the Catholic Church in 1995.
Session 2: 
Cardinal Schunbon talks about the life and primacy of Rome. While a professor at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland he was appointed to oversee and edit the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
 
  • The Greatest Figures of Salvation History - A closer Look at Jesus and Mary  (90 minutes divided into 2 sessions)
Session 1: 
Fr. Mitch Paewas, S.J., and expert on the Holy Lands and biblical languages dialogues with Steve Ray on the life and times of Jesus and his Passion

Session 2: 
Cardinal Schunbon talks about the life and mystery of Mary and the Marian doctrines. While a professor at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland he was appointed to oversee and edit the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
 
  • Images of Jesus (52 minutes)
Presents a 2000 year history of the representations of Jesus in art
 
  • Jesus Who Do Men Say That I Am? (48 minutes)
In color multi ethnic/religious approach.  Includes comments by Catholics but broad in its approach. Produced by Horizon Television.
 
  • Jewish Roots of Catholicism (60 minutes)
Bob Fishman - EWTN
 
  • Jews and Christians: A Journey of Faith (1 hour & 58 mins)
Public Television based on the book "Our Father Abraham: Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith by De Marvin Wilson (includes a study guide).
 
  • The Journey to America: The Pilgrimage of Pope John Paul II to US in 1995
90 minutes produced by EWTN
 
  • The Last Supper (60 minutes)
Filmed at authentic locations in the Holy Land and Middle East. It emphasizes both the Christian tradition and Jewish roots (includes food recipes). Has both English & Spanish sound tracks.
 
  • The Lamb's Supper (3 x 30 minutes)
(3) tape series from ETWN. Interactive with Mike Aquilina. Explores biblical foundations and archeological record to explore deepest meaning of the Mass
 
  • The Life of Saint Gianna Molla (52 minutes)
The story of this wife, mother & medical doctor who sacrificed her life for her child. The story contains interviews with her family and includes family movies. Saint Gianna Molla was canonized in 2004.
 
  • Marriage - Just Another Piece of Paper
Cokie Roberts is the narrator - prepared by University of Chicago. This provocative documentary takes the viewer into the complexities of the lives of real people. It asks questions like:
   -   What happens when marriage disappears?
   -   What about the children?
   -   Is there a new inequality for women?
   -   Why did marriage evolve in the first place?
   -   Has this ancient bond simply dwindled to a private, casual agreement?

This is a secular video with excellent points & has received good reviews from Teams.

  • Mary: A Word and A Prayer  (32 minutes) by Ignatius Press
Color narration by Michael Gough and written by Alberto Castellani as a fundraiser to restore the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Covers 20 centuries of Mary in art.
 
  • The Passion of the Christ
Steve Ray takes you on a fast-paced adventure through the mountains and deserts of Israel to discover not only where David and Solomon lived and reigned, but also the meaning of their lives and kingdoms (includes a study guide).
 
  • Scott Hahn Series
From St. Joseph Communications. The numbers refer to the tape and correspond to a study manual available for use with the tapes.
 
Answering Common Objections
#14:   The Pope
#15:   Purgatory
#16:   Mary - Holy Mother
#17:   Mary - Ark of the Covenant
#18:   The Saints
#19:   The Eucharist

The Seven Sacrament of the Catholic Church
#20:   Meaning of Sacrament (47 minutes)
#21:   Overview of Sacrament (47 minutes)
#24:   Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick (65 minutes)
#25:   Marriage and Holy Orders (62 minutes)
The Lamb's Supper
#26:   Understanding the Mass (61 minutes)
Christ and the Church
#27:   Model for Marriage (60 minutes)
The Holy Family
#28:   Model for the Catholic Home (46 minutes)
Children - Kimberly Hahn
#29:   Catechizing the Family (53 minutes)         
#35:   The Catholic Gospel
 
  • The Theology of the Body (Christopher West - includes (2) tapes)
 
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