Media Mindfulness Blog

Sr. Nancy reflects on the films used for this year's National Film Retreat.

Sr. Nancy gives us her insight on finding light amid the darkness in her commentary on "Riverdale."

In the second season, this Netflix series addresses some of society's most unspoken issues including: bullying, sexual assault, and rape. How can we help our teens know God's grace in the midst of the sin that lives within us?

Sr. Helena, in her honest, straightforward style, articulates a great list of "best practices" to help parents foster virtuous media use in their children.

Sr. Nancy reflects on truth and integrity in life and in politics in the film, "Chappaquiddick."

Sr Rose reflects on the 7th principle of Catholic social teaching in light of a new documentary film "What Lies Upstream" about a West Virginian water supply tainted by chemicals from mined coal.

Perfect for Holy Week and Easter, Sr. Nancy reflects on the depths of St. Paul as portrayed in the new film, "Paul, Apostle of Christ."

Let’s put it out there right off the bat. I’m a realist and very pragmatic. I love stories about people, even if they are fictional, stories that delve deeply into human struggles in order to bring out the best of humanity—the values, the heroism, and the beauty. So, with that said, I sometimes struggle with fantasy stories that force me to think in symbols rather than in actual concepts and concrete images. That’s the gift of fantasy. These stories take us into another w...

Sr. Nancy helps us see how to find God and grace at work in film stories.

Our Pauline Brother in Poland submitted a film to the Hollywood Short Film Festival and it was accepted and screening along with dozens of other films by creative filmmakers. Sr. Helena and I were there to represent him and all the Paulines worldwide.