Bernard of Clairvaux was the author of the great hymn "O Sacred Head Now Wounded."  A very influential figure in his day, he played a significant role in bringing about some of the most beloved hymns of the faith.  Our friend, Will Becker, portrayed Bernard in our film.  We shot at the San Jose Mission in San Antonio today, and the footage came out splendidly!   Special thanks to the Becker family...

 

 

 

 

Fun on the set...

 

Mr. Luke Becker 

 

 Mr. Becker preparing for his big moment

 

 Preaching to a very receptive audience

 

Exploring the San Jose Mission... 

 

 

 

 

 

The Becker Family (minus Anna)

 

Young Patrick

Young Patrick was played by our friend, Kenny Kennedy.   As with all the others so far, the Lord allowed this shoot to go very smoothly and we got all the footage we needed in record time.  A special thank you to Kenny for being such a good sport!

"Constantly I used to pray in the daytime.  Love of God and his fear increased more and more, and my faith grew..." 

Such were the words of young Patrick while tending to his masters swine herds during his captivity in Ireland.  He would return to Ireland in his later years as a missionary.

Patrick Of Ireland

We had another wonderful time of filming with our friend, Dr. James Vernier, as Patrick of Ireland (Be Thou my Vision). Shot on location at the Vernier's beautiful ranch, we all had fun dressing up like Irish peasants and lighting a bonfire (although it was 90 degrees out)!

 

 Dr. Vernier (Patrick of Ireland)

 

 

Charles and Joshua (getting ready to light the bonfire)

 

 

  Jonathan and Joel (young Irish peasants).

 

Natasha and Christianna (fair Irish maidens).

 

Patrick in Ireland

              Stay tuned...more Patrick pictures to come!

"All Creatures of Our God and King" Recording Session

Amy Salter Rutherford, her husband Chaney, and her mother Andrea Salter came to the studio to record "All Creatures of Our God and King" for the Francis of Assisi segment of H&H. They did an absolutely phenomenal job!! Here are some photos of the recording session. Audio clip of the the recording also coming soon!

"A Mighty Fortress is Our God"

Our friend Charlie Zahm finished his vocal recording of 'A Mighty Fortress is Our God."  His vocal talent is  truly amazing!

Click here to hear a sample of the recording

"O Sacred Head Now Wounded" Vocal Audition

 

Here are some photos of a vocal audition for "O Sacred Head Now Wounded."  This hymn will be done a capella, in chorale fashion.

"Francis of Assisi/All Creatures of Our God and King" Segment

Filmed some footage the other day for our "Francis of Assisi/AllCreatures of Our God and King" segment.  Our reinactor here is John Ehrlich of San Antonio, TX.  In light of Francis' renowned love of nature, we felt an approriate setting would be at the local Botanical Gardens, and at the zoo, too!  It was a great time, and even the birds cooperated!!