Media Mindfulness Blog

The Word of God is everlasting. The world of media is ever-changing. How do we integrate the two? Sr. Helena gets us started.

A simple guide to praying the movies for your summer family movie night.

World Communications Day this year is May 28th. Sister Nancy has some tips on how to celebrate.

Some Michigan teens participate in a positive response to the popular Netflix show, "13 Reasons Why" about teen suicide.

Even among Sisters in the same community, both working in media literacy, we often have differences of opinion, especially about films or TV series. A film that one Sister loves, another can't stand. The stakes are much higher in regards to "13 Reasons Why." Ultimately, we all encourage parents to talk to their kids about teen suicide, and, if they want to watch this show, watch it with them.

Here are some tips for parents and kids about fake news and how to spot it.

Sr. Helena Burns, an expert in Theology of the Body, weighs in on the controversial Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" dealing with teen suicide, suggesting talking to your teen about the issues raised in the series.

I love a good story. So, it should come as no surprise that I enjoy watching television and movies. At the same time, I watch these shows and films as a follower of Christ with a very specific and defined set of values and ideals that I strive to live by. I’m delighted when my values are reflected in what I see, whether on the big or small screen. The underlying ideas behind many of the television shows I watch is that the good guys will always win or the truth will always prevail. However, eve...