Among the many themes that emerge or converge in the films of director, producer, writer Steven Spielberg are lonely children and war, specifically World War II. From the kids in “E.T”: the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) to the Oscar-winning “Schindler’s List” (1993), a black and white film but viewers may remember the little Jewish girl in a [...]
Stay Awake! Advent readings inspire Occupy LA arrest
Last Sunday night at the launch for Jeff Dietrich’s book “Broken and Shared” he ended the readings with an Advent reflection he had just written a few days before. It is very moving and gives a whole different view of the “occupy” movement. COMMENTARY They came just before dawn; they came with fire trucks and [...]
Sr. Rose’s iPhone California flower show
For my 890th post I thought I would let the flowers (and other nature scenes) do the talking. More later!
On Faith and Media Film Reviews
For my recent reviews on Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Young Adult My Week with Marilyn The Descendants and more … visit http://OnFaithandMedia.org
Cardinal John P. Foley, first President of the Pontifical Council for Social Communication, dies at 76
Here is the article in the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/12/us/cardinal-john-p-foley-american-voice-of-the-vatican-dies-at-76.html?_r=1 Cardinal Foley had a wonderful sense of humor that served him well as a member of the Vatican curia for so many years. He was a terrific representative of the church in the US and an ambassador for authentic communication and communicators wherever he found [...]
New movie review site at RCL Benziger for Catechesis & Religious Education
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