Media Mindfulness Blog

It was a subtle theme threaded through the first season of "Andor." The word is always said on its own, at once a command and a sign of striving onward. It resonates with viewers for its physical and spiritual parallels to everyday life, and it echoes familiarly in the ears of those touched by Scripture.

Shadow and Bone Season Two bursts with complex characters with complex relationships, but there is one theme running through nearly all of them: in this deeply wounded and dangerous society, vulnerability can get you hurt, betrayed, or killed. Even so, many characters refuse to be vulnerable with others and as a result, they cannot be healed.

Does the entertainment media’s presentation of what is “normal” match your experience? There’s a saying in media literacy education: “Media normalize behavior.” In other words, media stories can influence the way we perceive what is or is not socially acceptable, or what is or is not considered “normal.”

Sr Nancy talks with director/producer Sean McNamara about his film "On a Wing and a Prayer" which tells the true story of a family left to fly a plane when the pilot dies midair. It is a miracle story that McNamara shares from his Catholic perspective.

Was the Darkling of Season One beyond hope of finding love, peace or belonging? Sr Orianne explores what Alexander is capable of, why he keeps falling short, and what we can learn from his mistake.

Now streaming exclusively on PureFlix.com, The Advocate reassures us that there are good people in the world who only want to do what is necessary to protect the most vulnerable, namely children in peril.

If you're a parent of young children and find it difficult to find appropriate entertainment for your kids, you'll love THE WINGFEATHER SAGA. Based on the fantasy book series of the same name by Andrew Peterson, this new animated series just begs to be experienced together as a family.

Sr Nancy reviews the biographical aerial war drama, "Devotion" and reflects on how perseverance and determination can keep us focused on our values.

Can a streaming series on the life of Christ get better and better with each season? Absolutely! Season three of The Chosen reaches down deep into the human psyche of the Gospel characters to connect us emotionally to their story and their struggle to live the teachings of Jesus in their lives.

A film by the Knights of Columbus on Mother Teresa reaches new depths of her influence on the Church and the secular world. She is an intercessor for our time on what it means to love as Christ loves.