Media Mindfulness Blog

We all wonder about what God wants from us at one time or another in our lives. The story of "Moana" helps reflect on what it means to respond to God's call in our lives.

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.

Common Sense Media author Caroline Knorr put together a list of ideas to foster healthy media habits in the family. I added a couple of my own!

God's presence in our world means we can find His grace at work in that world, even in film stories, if we know how to look. Sr. Nancy reflects on the elements of grace in Greta Gerwig's film, "Lady Bird."

As we approach New Year’s Day, we thought it would be fun to look back on 2017 and pick our favorite films of the year. The five of us had to take our “best of” lists and whittle them down to just two. The picks are in!

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

Family, tradition, reconciliation, forgiveness – come together in mind-enticing and senses-dazzling "Coco," Pixar’s latest movie. A charming family-friendly story that explores the tradition of the Mexican feast, Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead.

The sisters whose voices resound on our audio recordings get together after Thanksgiving and prepare to bring the love and joy of Jesus Christ to as many as possible through the ministry of music.

The sixth of a six-part series by Sr. Hosea explaining the "Media Mindfulness" strategy.

Sr. Jennifer provides some helpful resources for integrating media into catechesis.