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I am especially looking forward to watching Fr. Antoine's special TO THE HEIGHTS! OUR SPIRITUAL ASCENT TOWARDS GOD. Fr. Antoine Thomas is a member of the congregation of St. John and a native of France. Before joining the Brothers of St. John in 1985, he was a member of the French Army in the Alpine Troops, pursued a degree in marketing both in France and the US, and enjoyed many active sports such as hang gliding, windsurfing, and mountain climbing in the Alps.

The Congregation of St. John is one of the fastest growing religious orders within the Catholic Church. Founded in 1975 by Father Marie-Dominique Philippe, an outstanding Dominican figure in our time, the Order now numbers over 900 Brothers and Sisters who have been called to over 20 countries.

Fr. Antoine was ordained in 1992. After six years as chaplain of a large Catholic school in Paris, he was the prior of the new foundation of his community in Peoria, Illinois for six years. He was also the chaplain to the Bradley University students during that time. He now resides at St Joseph’s Priory in Princeville, Illinois.

Fr. Antoine has given many Youth 2000 retreats throughout the United States, as well as seminars and retreats to seminarians and to active and contemplative sisters. He has formed a children's Eucharistic Adoration program known as “Children of Hope” which is being implemented in parishes around the country. Fr. Antoine has also been a guest on EWTN’s “Mother Angelica Live”, and has filmed several series for them.

"To the Heights" is a wonderful invitation to climb the mountain of the Lord, in the footsteps of Jesus, of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and Pope John Paul II. The mountain climb is a parable and metaphor during which we ask the real questions about our relationship with Christ, our lives, loves, and futures. I heartily recommend this production to all young people who are seeking Christ and meaning for their lives."

~Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B., Former National Director and C.E.O., World Youth Day 2002, Toronto Currently C.E.O., Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation and Catholic Television Network in Canada

And, don't forget Mother Angelica's 83rd birthday on April 20th.

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  1. I watched this & it was fabulous! I am ordering the video.

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