The Gospel of Mark

Videos on the Gospel of Mark

(These videos are available from the Media Centers.)

VC 1625.01-.05              Parables of Mark: Then and Now                                            SA*

cds*                              (Archdiocese of Detroit, 1997, 30 minutes)

Msgr. John Zenz gives an overview of the parables in Mark and how they offer hope and encouragement.

VC 1622.01-.07              Mark’s Lenten Gospels (Cycle B)                                             SA

cds                              (Archdiocese of Detroit, 1994, 30 minutes)

Msgr. John Zenz, a troupe of local actors and a group of panelists assist the viewer in the need to identify again with the sufferings of Jesus and how His life and teachings can be entwined into our everyday life. While these are Cycle A readings and John’s Easter Gospels are included, the presentations are for any season.

VC 1551                        The Vision of the Gospels: Mark                                              SA

cds                              (Corpus Video, 1997, 29 minutes)

Throughout Mark's gospel the questions "Who do you say that I am?", "What do you want me to do for you?"  "What do you want of us" are asked.  Fr. Michael Himes helps us to see why these questions are so important and why and how the answers might impact our lives.

VC 1157.01-.10              The Good News According to Mark                                         SA

c                                  (NCR/Credence/Sheed & Ward, 60 minutes)

In this ten part series, Fr. Richard Rohr uses the Gospel of Mark to present the faith out of which the texts are written. He presents background in such a way that the learner is better able to appreciate the message. Because he sees himself as a part of the story being told, this series goes beyond rational and cognitive clarity.

VC 1145.06                   Jesus and the Gospels                                                             SA

cds                              (Paulist Press, 120 minutes)

These segments introduce the viewer to the New Testament.  Segment titles are:

1.  An Introduction to the Books of the New Testament

2.  The World of Jesus and the Gospels

3.  The Reign of God and the Parables of Jesus

4.  Interpreting the Resurrection

5.  New Testament Christologies

6.  The Cross in the Gospel of Mark

VC 1123.04                    Anointing at Bethany (Mark 14:1-15, 47)                                    IJ

cds                              (Brown/ROA, 15 minutes)

Simon, the leper, has invited Jesus for dinner.  Dinner is interrupted by a woman who greets Jesus by anointing him with oil.

VC 1076.04                   Zoomer the Obedient Bee                                                           P

cds                              (Twenty-Third Publications, 11 minutes)

This story, based on The Sower and the Seed (Luke 8:4-15, Mark 4:2-12 and Matthew 13:3-23) demonstrates to children that it is best to follow God's plan for us.

VC 0925.01-.02              Gospel According to Mark:                                                          A

ds                                (Liturgical Press, 120 minutes)

VC 0897                        St. Mark’s Gospel                                                                         SA

d                                  (Palisades, 105 minutes)

This video presents a live theater production of Alec McCowen in his solo performance of St. Mark's Gospel.  It is done with power, glory, compassion, and humor telling the story of the life and death of Jesus and how as human and divine he changed the world.

VC 0242.01-.04              Gospel of Mark with Fr. Laverdiere                                              SA

d                                  (Brown/ROA, 30 minutes)

Fr. LaVerdiere gives an overview of the Gospel of Mark with its historical setting, traditions, and basic character as the first Gospel.

Audio Cassettes on the Gospel of Mark

AC 0578                        Gospel of Mark: An Unfinished Story, The                                    SA

c                                   (Archdiocese of Cincinnati, 1996, 180 minutes)

Sr. Barbara Reid, OP, speaks on the Gospel of Mark.

AC 0301                        The Gospel According to Mark and John                                      A

c                                 

By Richard Rohr, OFM

 * The usage codes for the videos are as follows: A = Adults; E = Early Childhood; I = Intermediate; J = Junior High; P = Primary; and S = Senior High.  *   Cds = Media Center Codes:  C = Cincinnati; D = Dayton; S = Sidney

Books on the Gospel of Mark (Alphabetical by Author; Available at the Media Centers)

Web Sites on the Gospel of Mark

This is a good introduction with interactive scripture citations from the US Catholic Bishops. Introduction to the Gospel of Mark

A great introduction to Mark from the Scripture From Scratch series.  Article by Steve Mueller Exploring the Synoptic Gospels: Mark and His Careful Readers

Hosted by Early Christian Writings, this is an excellent academic web page on Mark, containing links to the gospel in all major Bible translations, links to many sites on Mark, and an annotated list of books. The Gospel of Mark

This is an article by Jerome H. Neyrey, S.J. in Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1998.Questions, Chreai, and Challenges to Honor. The Interface of Rhetoric and Culture in Mark's Gospel

Last Updated: 05/22/2007