ABOUT THE FILM

Having devoted his life to helping the less fortunate, Fr. Rene Robert was regarded as a “living saint” in the tight-knit community of St. Augustine, Florida.

But when Fr. Rene began helping ex-convicts after they’d been released from prison, the people closest to him worried that he was putting his life at risk—especially the local sheriff, David Shoar, one of Fr. Rene’s longtime friends.

So, in April, 2016, when Fr. Rene failed to show up at a church service, Sheriff Shoar immediately put his best detectives on the case and local residents began searching for the beloved priest. It quickly became apparent, however, that Fr. Rene was not just missing—someone had taken him against his will.

True crime documentary WHERE THERE IS DARKNESS follows the nationwide manhunt for Fr. Rene amid a series of shocking revelations and the discovery of a 20-year-old letter in which Fr. Rene seemed to foretell his own fate.

It’s time for the world to know Fr. Rene…

An appeal from our friends at Stella Mar Films

We know that time is of the essence, so we’re aiming for a fast-track. If we can reach our goal, we’ll be able to release Where There Is Darkness within 10 days of the end of our short 15-day campaign!

With your help, the movie can be made available throughout the world via the Internet and digital home streaming platforms, including:

• Amazon Prime
• iTunes
• GooglePlay/Youtube

VIDEO: The Filmmakers from Where There Is Darkness

St. Francis & Fr. Rene – Scenes from Where There Is Darkness

St. Edmund the Martyr

St. Edmund was the king of East Anglia from about 855 until his death in 869.

He is known as the patron saint of protection against pandemics, the plague, and sickness. People around the world are now calling on St. Edmund’s intercession against the coronavirus pandemic.

Like St. Roch, St. Edmund became associated with pandemics after his death, when his intercession was believed to have saved people from the plague.

Join us in reciting the prayer below, and see our St. Edmund Patron Saint Against Pandemics Holy Card.

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St. Corona the Martyr

Saint Corona, who lived in 2nd century Syria, was only 15 when she professed her Christian Faith and was martyred by the Romans.

Corona was reportedly tied by her feet to the tops of two palm trees, which were then bent to the ground and released, killing her instantly.

Saint Corona has reportedly been venerated as a patron saint against epidemics and pandemics in Austria and Bavaria , and she is known in the Church as the patron saint of treasure hunters.

Corona’s feast day is May 14. Her remains are housed in a church in northern Italy, the same part of Europe that became an epicenter of the Coronavirus outbreak. We invite you to join us in prayer for Corona’s intercession.

The following prayer, said by Pope Francis as he prayed in Italy, is featured on the back of our St. Corona Prayer Card:

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NOTE: While these items are not meant to stave off sickness, we present them as reminders to pray for divine intercession and have faith in the promises of the Church. See the Coronavirus Protection category in our online store.

St. Roch

According to Catholic tradition, St. Roch was miraculously born with a red cross on his breast. He grew up to be a man of great faith. After his parents died, Saint Roch gave away his inheritence to the poor.

In the year 1315, he miraculously cured plague victims in Italy with the sign of the cross, but his ministry led to him contracting the disease himself. He later recovered but spent the remainder of his life in prison after being mistaken for a spy.

After St. Roch died in prison, an angel appeared in his cell and said that those who invoked Roch’s intercession would be cured. Today, St. Roch is called upon to intercede against illness, including the coronavirus pandemic.

The prayer to St. Roch is featured on the back of our St. Roch Holy Card:

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SPECIAL OFFER: Catholic Prayer Card Set – 30 Holy Cards

Thirty of our most popular Prayer Cards, made exclusively by Apostle Gear, are featured in this unique set with an attractive Apostle Gear gift box included.

Our Catholic Prayer Card Set includes two of each of the following holy cards:

1. St. Benedict – With Benedict prayer for protection against evil on back
2. Mary, Undoer of Knots – With the Undoer of Knots prayer on back
3. Divine Mercy – With the Divine Mercy prayer on back
4. Hail Holy Queen – With the Hail Holy Queen prayer on back
5. St. Roch – With the St. Roch prayer of healing on back
6. St. Corona – With Pope Francis’ prayer against coronavirus on back
7. St. Edmund – St. Edmund & Our Lady of Prompt Succor prayers on back
8. St. Christopher – With the traditional St. Christopher prayer on back
9. St. Christopher Traveler – With St. Christopher travel prayer on back
10. Our Lady of Sorrows – With the prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows on back
11. St. Francis of Assisi – With the St. Francis peace prayer on back
12. St. Michael the Archangel – With the St. Michael prayer on back
13. Hail Mary – With the Hail Mary prayer
14. Our Lady Undoer of Knots – With short Untier of Knots prayer
15. Divine Mercy – with the words Jesus I Trust in You

With two of each card, you can give one away and keep the other. It’s the perfect way to share a little faith with people you meet or people you know.

Printed in full high-gloss color, the cards are about the size of a business card (3.5-inches high by 2-inches wide) and fit perfectly in a wallet or pocket. Buy multiple sets to give away and help inspire prayer in the lives of those around you.

• 30 Holy Cards
• 2 of each card
• Glossy full-color printing
• Gift Box included

We’ve been praying for everyone around the world whose lives have been affected by COVID-19. Please join us in prayer.

For many, efforts to control the pandemic have distrupted normal daily routines as well as planned events. And, of course, we are especially remembering those who have fallen ill in our prayers.

In this time of Lent, many people shop for devotional items, books, and gifts for First Communions, Confirmations, Easter and Lenten prayer. 

You’ll be happy to know that CatholicShop.com is shipping orders out daily, and all of our shipments come from within the USA in areas that are not badly affected by the situation.

So, we invite you to shop now and get Free Shipping for orders over $40. Plus, see some of our favorite Lenten deals below!
 

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