Media Mindfulness Blog

The Chosen, the streaming series about the life of Jesus that sets a precedent and explores the humanity of Jesus like no other, touches peoples minds and hearts. We hear from Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays the role of Jesus in the series, to get his take on the effects of his work and how God is using him through his art.

Sr. Orianne shares her reflects on the timeless classic by Jane Austen remade into a luscious film by Autumn de Wilde. Emma, to her dismay, is chastised for being too interested in everyone else's business that she cannot see herself and her mistakes. It is a life lesson of conversion, humility and truth for all.

Hollywood is abuzz with the upcoming Oscars. Here are my thoughts on what should win, will probably win, and just an overall review of the Best Picture nominees.

Sr Allison offers a Catholic perspective on violence and video games helping us to look more deeply in our own motivations as well as the motivations of the game creators. This media mindfulness stance helps us to be critical engagers of all our media experiences.

Sr Rose reflects on the tragic loss of basketball star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna along with seven others in a helicopter crash in California.

Sr Allison shares her love of video games and how the media mindfulness strategy can be applied to the gaming world.

In the era of #BlackLivesMatter we need to consider our nation's past and how we live the call to love our neighbor right now. Hollywood is producing stories that reflect these issues and give us pause to reflect and think about how much has or has not changed since the Civil Rights Movement of the 60s.

Heaton takes on the role of a 50 year-old woman embarking on a second career as a medical doctor. This sitcom showcases Heaton's brilliant comedic style while also promoting the value and gift of middle age.

When the Amazon forests are in imminent threat by fire, there is an all-pervasive more insidious danger to the balance of our entire eco-system with roots in commercial greed and oppression. This documentary film is a call to the human family to stand up and take action to save our planet.

Sr Rose offers an insightful article called, "Faith-Based Media Literacy Education, History" for the International Encyclopedia of Media Literacy.