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.
THIS IS A VIRTUAL RETREAT - Online access will be given after registration.
Cost: $50 per person
RETREAT SCHEDULE: 5pm-6pm PDT / 8pm-9pm EDT Cinema Divina by Zoom
FILMS TO BE SCREENED (selected from the following):
- The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)
- Women Talking (2022)
- Mrs Harris Goes to Paris (2022)
- Dysconnected (2022)
- The Truth (2019)
- Midnight in Paris (2011)
For more information please contact:
Sr. Nancy Usselmann: snancy@paulinemedia.com