Looking at film “In a New Light”

Several months ago, I was thrilled to discover that Ron Austin, a veteran of the film industry and one of my favorite instructors at the Act One program, had published a book, In a New Light–Spirituality and the Media Arts. Ron’s one-day seminar had such artistic  and spiritual depth that his ideas have consistently inspired [...]

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St. Paul, Communicator for Christ

Last Thursday, we hosted an introduction to St. Paul led by our very own Sister Hosea Rupprecht. She did a marvelous job of familiarizing participants with the complex figure of Paul and his letters. She’ll continue to offer this introduction to St. Paul around the archdiocese of Toronto as she is asked.
 
The heart of [...]

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Two good responses to Religulous

A friend commented on my Religulous film commentary and mentioned that his church had put together a short online video that responded well to Maher’s claim that people who believe have done so much evil in the world. I liked it so much I wanted to link to it. Here it is: [...]

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Protected: Discerning with St. Paul Mini-course #1

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Signis

I’m slowly resurfacing from completing the revisions of my manuscript. I never seem to plan quite enough time for completing a writing project.
One of my favorite organizations that I’d like to bring to the attention of Catholic and Christian communicators is Signis,the World Catholic Association for Communication. Approved by the Vatican, Signis members do amazing [...]

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Panel on Religulous

The episode where I was invited to join a panel talking about the film Religulous aired last night on Salt & Light TV. I am more comfortable (and interested in) being behind the camera than in front of it, but the dialogue between film and faith is so important to me that I agreed to [...]

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A Catholic Perspective on the Film Religulous

Religulous is a mockumentary in which Bill Maher attacks religion and faith. I went to see it because I was asked to sit in on a panel to discuss it. As I was walking into the theatre, I wasn’t sure I’d be able to force myself to sit through the film. Is it even valid [...]

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Will be back in a few days

As you might have noticed, I’ve been posting less frequently the last week or so. I fell behind on my deadline for my new book, and it’s going to take me about a week to catch up. Then I’ll be back and posting as usual.

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