Was it a miracle or a gift?  Illiterate, blind, broke, and under criminal investigation, Ferdinand Roccanti's life was in turmoil.  His mountain of problems seemed insurmountable and utterly hopeless, but just when he thought he could take no more the unthinkable happens.  In this soul stirring Focus special, Ferdinand confides his amazing testimony.  This DVD has proven to be one of the most intriguing journeys of faith leaving viewers in awe.

In this revealing FOCUS special, Focus conducts an in-depth interview with Louisiana businessman, Louis Saia and mystical Artist, Ferdinand Roccanti, delving deeply into the origins of this miraculous painting. After watching the true account of "Our Lady of Compassionate Protection," you’ll want your own copy of this divinely inspired image.  It’s an image now known throughout the entire world as "Our Lady of Compassionate Protection." Miraculous healings and unexplained phenomena surround this painting. Crying tears, flowing oil, the scent of roses and the Blessed Mother’s lips moving . . . people who have received copies of the original painting attest to these mysterious signs. But what inspired a blind man to paint an image of the Virgin exactly as she appeared to a businessman halfway across the country?  The Faith Journey of Ferdinand Roccanti continues to amaze, confound, and entertain audiences as he recounts the many simple yet profound events in his life. He inspires all to a Greater trust in God.

In light of the tumultuous times we are in when terror reigns from the skies, when we hear of war and more wars in the making . . . now more than ever it is imperative that we embark on worldwide prayer. As the Mother of all humanity pleads . . .we urgently need Our Lady’s Peace Plan.  In this remarkable FOCUS video, Tears from the Heart, Ferdinand Roccanti recounts a series of miraculous experiences and new evidence surrounding his weeping painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Viewers of the vivid image will find it unforgettable.

On Sept. 16, 1994, Ferdinand Roccanti took a five minute nap, when he awoke he had double vision and was later diagnosed with the rare debilitating Myasthenia Gravis. His first miraculous testimony Blind Faith is a Focus classic. In February of 2006, Ferdinand suffered a stroke and for a time was unable to travel and evangelize throughout the world. In November of that same year, he felt a strong calling to Focus to make his very first television appearance since his stroke. His collection of powerful stories of faith, trust and love of God are truly amazing. Ferdinand’s miraculous occurrences continue to draw viewers closer to God. In this Focus DVD he explains how our Lord acts on Prayer.

This specially comissioned religious statue gracefully reproduces Ferdinand Roccanti's Lady of Compassionate Protection painting. It stands 24 inches high and is designed for durable indoor and outdoor use. Choose from several different colors: white, granite, bronze, patina, wood-stained, and colored.