As production begins on the highly anticipated sequel to The Passion of the Christ, a profound spiritual dimension is already shaping the work behind the scenes. According to an exclusive report by LifeSiteNews, director Mel Gibson has shared a special prayer that the entire cast and crew of “The Resurrection of the Christ” are reciting daily as filming gets underway in Rome.
The prayer, which invokes the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Michael the Archangel, and the apostles, is intended to guard everyone involved in the film from both spiritual and physical harm. It reflects a deeply intentional effort to place the project under divine protection as it brings the story of Christ’s Resurrection to the screen.
During a recent episode of LSNTV’s Faith and Reason, LifeSiteNews reported that host John-Henry Westen emphasized the seriousness with which Gibson is approaching the spiritual realities surrounding the film. “I can tell you from the inside that Mel Gibson is taking extremely seriously the idea of the spiritual warfare that goes on behind the scenes,” Westen said, according to LifeSiteNews.
He added that even in earlier conversations about the project, Gibson had already been reflecting on “the spiritual battle entailed with filming,” underscoring the conviction that telling Christ’s story is not merely artistic, but deeply spiritual work.
The opening lines of the prayer highlight this reverence and dependence on heavenly aid: “Queen of Heaven, most blessed among women… look with favor, we pray, on these thy children who seek to glorify thy Divine Son,” the prayer begins, asking for St. Michael’s protection “from the attacks of Satan” and for preservation from all harm, according to LifeSiteNews.
Westen also encouraged the faithful to join in praying for the project, expressing hope that the film will bear the same powerful evangelical fruit as its predecessor.
Beyond the film itself, the discussion on Faith and Reason also touched on broader Church-related concerns, including reported remarks by Pope Leo XIV on immigration and ongoing debates about moral priorities within the Church. Commentators voiced concern that critical issues such as abortion and the defense of marriage are not receiving sufficient emphasis, according to LifeSiteNews.
Still, the focus on prayer surrounding “The Resurrection of the Christ” offers a striking reminder: the retelling of Christ’s victory over death is not just a cinematic endeavor, but a spiritual mission. As filming begins, the project is already rooted in a call to prayer, protection, and fidelity—inviting Catholics around the world to unite in seeking God’s grace for its success.
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