Media Mindfulness Blog

Taking time to reflect on the media we read, watch, view, and respond to is the easiest—and best—way to start. Putting that media in dialogue with the Word of God is invaluable in helping us grow as disciples of Christ.

Today's documentary films are often accessible and compelling. If you have never been a fan of documentary films, here are three good reasons to give them a try.

What if you could transform your relationship with the media world?

A conversation with Sister Nancy Usselmann, FSP, Director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies, about her new book,  A Sacred Look: Becoming Cultural Mystics.

A summer watch list for your family: the top five animated family films of this century that are not just entertaining, but have something "extra" to inspire and nurture your family spiritually.

A summer watch list for your family: the top ten animated family films of this century that are not just entertaining, but have something "extra" to inspire and nurture your family spiritually.

How we use the media can affect not just our own interior peace, but the peace of others. Pope Francis' 2018 World Communications Day Message encourages each of us to become peacemakers with practical tips in how we communicate.

An in-depth look at three paragraphs of Pope Francis' Message for World Communications Day 2018. The Message's theme is “The truth will set you free”: Fake news and journalism for peace.

Why is it that "It's a Wonderful Life" is on practically everyone's list of Christmas favorites? Sr. Marie Paul reflects on some elements of the film that connect us with our deepest selves as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at this Christmas time.I