Media Mindfulness Blog

“With This Light” documentary, releasing in theaters August 11th and then streaming platforms, tells of the apostolic dynamism of Sister Maria Rosa Leggol, a Franciscan Sister known as the “Mother Teresa” of Honduras.

Delve into the depths of the "Chronicles of Narnia" books and films through the lens of the Psalms.

What do Rocket Racoon, Superman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman and following Jesus have to do with each other? These super folks have a lot of the same qualities it takes to live authentic Christianity today.

It was a subtle theme threaded through the first season of "Andor." The word is always said on its own, at once a command and a sign of striving onward. It resonates with viewers for its physical and spiritual parallels to everyday life, and it echoes familiarly in the ears of those touched by Scripture.

Shadow and Bone Season Two bursts with complex characters with complex relationships, but there is one theme running through nearly all of them: in this deeply wounded and dangerous society, vulnerability can get you hurt, betrayed, or killed. Even so, many characters refuse to be vulnerable with others and as a result, they cannot be healed.

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.

Was the Darkling of Season One beyond hope of finding love, peace or belonging? Sr Orianne explores what Alexander is capable of, why he keeps falling short, and what we can learn from his mistake.

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.

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