Media Mindfulness Blog

Does the entertainment media’s presentation of what is “normal” match your experience? There’s a saying in media literacy education: “Media normalize behavior.” In other words, media stories can influence the way we perceive what is or is not socially acceptable, or what is or is not considered “normal.”

Sr Nancy talks with director/producer Sean McNamara about his film "On a Wing and a Prayer" which tells the true story of a family left to fly a plane when the pilot dies midair. It is a miracle story that McNamara shares from his Catholic perspective.

Now streaming exclusively on PureFlix.com, The Advocate reassures us that there are good people in the world who only want to do what is necessary to protect the most vulnerable, namely children in peril.

If you're a parent of young children and find it difficult to find appropriate entertainment for your kids, you'll love THE WINGFEATHER SAGA. Based on the fantasy book series of the same name by Andrew Peterson, this new animated series just begs to be experienced together as a family.

Tim Allen first donned the Santa Suit in The Santa Clause in 1994. Now, almost 30 years later, he's contemplating retirement in the new Disney+ series, The Santa Clauses.

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.

A new Netflix film by Miguel Arteta brings a family together to just have fun on "Yes Day." Yes days are 24 hours when the parents can only say "yes" to their kids' requests.

Every Lent I wonder what I will do to enter more profoundly into this penitential season and what would really alter my life dramatically toward Christ? I realize how life consuming is digital technology. It's appropriate, too, that National Day of Unplugging falls within Lent.

December 29th, 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the Pauline Center for Media Studies. Rejoice with us and celebrate virtually this milestone in media literacy education within the context of faith formation. We call it MEDIA MINDFULNESS!

Sr Orianne reflects on the Star Wars character of Mando in "The Mandalorian" and his relationship to Baby Yoda and how that is reflective of our stance with the Baby Jesus in the crib this Christmas.