Media Mindfulness Blog

This French film presents the Catholic Church's examination of a young woman's claim to an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A war-weary agnostic journalist is called on to assist. He discovers more about the young woman while finding grace within the ordinary.

Sr Jennifer shares her reflections on the depth of meaning she finds in this pop song by Jason Mraz.

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.

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."