Media Mindfulness Blog

In Episode One of "Obi-Wan Kenobi," the Empire tracks Jedi, Obi-Wan by following his good deeds. The Grand Inquisitor tells how best to detect an escaped Jedi: “compassion leaves a trail.” Oh, that we would leave such a trail.

When life seems to hit us with one hard knock after another, what do we do? Father Stuart Long offers us an example of how to transform suffering in Mark Wahlberg's newest film and passion project.

A reflection on the 56th World Communications Day Message by Pope Francis, "Listening with the ear of the heart."

Blessed Carlo Acutis was only fifteen years old when he died of leukemia in 2006. Yet this teenager made a huge impact on his community, living out holiness in our modern world. He had a gift for turning the most ordinary tasks into acts of love--including the way he used technology. Sr. Allison Regina highlights four tips for holy use of media technologies inspired by Carlo.

If you live anywhere near Brooklyn, you'll have to check out the new Emmaus Center which celebrated its grand opening on December 13th. Just like Jesus with the disciples on the road to Emmaus, the new center aims to bring people into contact with Jesus through what is true, good, and beautiful, the arts.

All about the Clericus Cup, a unique soccer tournament between Rome's schools for seminarians. But it's also about what drives young men these days to embrace the call to the priesthood.

After losing a loved-one during the Pandemic, Sr. Orianne shares how musicians are helping us to step out into a re-opening world that will never be the same again.

Messing up her music audition leaves Finley in a creative slump. Studying in Ireland for a semester helps her discover her talent within the wider experience of community. She discovers life, relationship, and hope.

The "Nun blogger" Sr Anne, gives her comments and reflections about the new streaming documentary on Pope Francis, employing the media mindfulness method to delve deeply into the filmmakers' perspective and points of view.

I had the opportunity to interview the main cast members of Netflix's first faith-based movie, "A Week Away." The more I thought about the film, the more I realized how its themes parallel those of this year's World Communications Day message. Read on to find out how.