National Film Retreat

This unique retreat experience takes participants on a journey through cinema to reflect together on our common human experience. With the practice of cinema divina we enter into the Scriptures and film to hear humanity's cry for justice and encounter the heroism of those who persevere against all odds.

JULY 27-29, 2018 THEME: A Cry for Justice

FILMS TO BE SCREENED (subject to change)

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, MO (2017)
Mudbound (2017)
The Heart of Nuba (2016)
I, Daniel Blake (2016)
The Florida Project (2017)

Cost for each retreat: $130 per person (includes all meals and booklet).

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OCTOBER 5-7, 2018 THEME: Against All Odds

FILMS TO BE SCREENED (subject to change)

Darkest Hour (2017)
Hidden Figures (2016)
Bending the Arc (2017)
15:17 to Paris (2018)
The Dish (2000)

Cost for each retreat: $130 per person (includes all meals and booklet).

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LOCATION

Both retreats will be held at:
Pauline Center for Media Studies
3908 Sepulveda Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90230

Accommodations are not provided. Sunburst Hotel (310-398-7523) and Ramada Inn (310-390-2189) are next door to the Center. You are responsible for making your own reservations and payments.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE (subject to change)

FRIDAY
4:00-5:00 pm Arrivals
5:00 Dinner provided
6:00 Introduction
6:30 Screening / Wine & Cheese reception

SATURDAY

7:30am Mass in Chapel (optional)

8:15 Continental Breakfast

9:00 Screening

12:30 Lunch provided

1:30 Time for reflection, prayer, etc.

2:00 Screening (optional)

5:00 Mass in Chapel (Sunday anticipated)

6:00 Dinner provided

7:30 Screening / Wine & Cheese reception

SUNDAY

8:00am Continental Breakfast

8:30 Screening

11:30 Prayer Service

12:00 Lunch provided

National Film Retreat

This unique retreat experience takes participants on a journey through cinema to reflect together on our common human experience and the ability to "speak from the heart, or to speak the truth in charity" as Pope Francis reflects in his 2023 World Communications Day message. With the practice of cinema divina, lectio divina with film, we enter into the reality of how we communicate with one another and God by listening with the ear of the heart.

There are two Film Retreat options this year, virtual and in-person. The one in-person is a weekend retreat and the virtual is a week-long retreat. Films are subject to change.

JULY 14-16, 2023- Weekend retreat IN-PERSON

THEME: Speak the truth in charity

Held at the Pauline Center for Media Studies, 3908 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA.

Cost: $130 per person

All meals/snacks are included. Accommodations are not provided.

RETREAT SCHEDULE: Fri - 5pm-9pm PDT | Sat - 9am-9pm | Sun - 9am-12pm

JULY 17-21, 2023- Week-long retreat VIRTUAL

All films are to be watched on your own prior to our Zoom meeting which will be daily at 5:00pm PT / 8:00pm ET. All films are available on streaming platforms such as YouTube, Google Play, Amazon Prime, or Vudu for a small fee. Cinema Divina guides will be provided.