Media Mindfulness Blog

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

Great stuff happening at the 2017 Media Literacy Course in Los Angeles.

Sr. Nancy looks at the new "Wonder Woman" film from the perspective of mysticism.

A simple guide to praying the movies for your summer family movie night.

World Communications Day this year is May 28th. Sister Nancy has some tips on how to celebrate.

The first of seven articles connecting media and the themes of Catholic Social Teaching.

Much of what is considered popular culture, that is, mainstream media culture such as movies, music, social media and online gaming touch upon a deep need in human beings for meaning, purpose, connection, friendship and love. In this sense, popular culture is the place for doing theology.

Sister Hosea gives us the inside scoop on co-hosting a Catholic TV show! The Daughters of St. Paul have a long-standing collaboration with Bishop Robert Reed and the Catholic television station he oversees from Watertown, MA, Catholic TV. Begun in 1955 as the Catholic Television Center of the Archdiocese of Boston, Catholic TV has continued to grow and flourish starting with the leadership of Cardinal Richard Cushing and continuing through Cardinal Sean O’Malley.

The movie, The Shack, based on the book by William P. Young that sold over 10 million copies, is a cinematic retreat. In two hours it leads the viewer to go deeper and examine one’s life, struggles with faith, and relationships. As Tim McGraw says, who plays Mack’s friend and pastor Willie in the film, this story “impacts viscerally.” One cannot but be moved by such a profoundly impactful film. True to the medium, the movie leaves each viewer to enter into the emotion of the characters and c...