Media Mindfulness Blog

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.

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.

A summer watch list for your family: the top five animated family films of this century that are not just entertaining, but have something "extra" to inspire and nurture your family spiritually.

A summer watch list for your family: the top ten animated family films of this century that are not just entertaining, but have something "extra" to inspire and nurture your family spiritually.

We may think of our kids’ online, mobile, and technological activities as “digital life,” but to them it is just life. In their world, being able to connect and communicate 24/7 from just about any location is normal – and expected! But, a family plan is necessary for good and peaceful living. See what Sr. Jennifer suggests.

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...