ARTS & MEDIA
‘In the Heights’ has strong moral message with rough spots
Composer and lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda's award-winning 2008 Broadway hit "In the Heights" (Warner Bros.) comes to the big screen (and to HBO Max) in a sweeping adaptation directed by Jon M. Chu and scripted by the writer of the stage show's book, Quiara Alegría Hudes.
Vatican project aims to make digital space a place of encounter
The Catholic Church can break new ground in fostering dialogue...
Museum of Family Prayer opens 2021 contest to create best Mary Garden
The Museum of Family Prayer in North Easton is now accepting entries for its second annual Mary Garden Contest.
Some life lessons learned in 'Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway'
The beloved characters created by Beatrix Potter in her series of children's books stray even further from their amiable roots in "Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway" (Columbia).
Video releases for June 9, 2021
The following are capsule reviews from Catholic News Service of new and recent video releases available on DVD and/or Blu-ray – as well as for online viewing.
Catholic school grad hopes app can assist in civilian, police interactions
Pulled over by police, nervous and unsure of what to do?
‘Welcome True Believers’: New devotional ties sci-fi, superhero themes to Christianity
Jennifer Schlameuss-Elsensohn looks for Christian themes in all aspects of her life – including one of her favorite genres, nerd culture.
More than recipes, cookbooks contribute to faith development
These two books are new additions to the cookbook field, although neither one is primarily about cooking. Both books are hybrids, being composed of stories and recipes. Both have much to offer the reader.
Shrine's videos highlight life, faith of first native-born American saint
The life and lessons of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first native-born American saint, are coming to video as part of a monthly series exploring her spiritual legacy.
Mysteries, dragons, saints fill summer reading for Catholic youth
The following books are suitable for summer reading.
More TV, movie dads today are strong figures and no longer the hapless foil
We'll always have Homer Simpson with us.
Radio program with Bishop O’Connell highlights vocations discernment
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., Father Jason Parzynski, diocesan director of vocations, and two seminarians who are preparing for the priesthood for the Diocese, were at the Domestic Church Radio studio in Ewing June 3 to record a special program, “On Discerning a Vocation.”
Lumen Christi Award nominees called Catholic Church's 'hidden heroes'
The 34 nominees for Catholic Extension's 2021-2022 annual Lumen Christi Award are "as varied as the church itself and have shown great resolve during this most difficult year," said the Chicago-based organization.
‘Mass Effect Legendary Edition’ has chancy elements even for adults
The action-adventure role playing game "Mass Effect Legendary Edition" (Electronic Arts) is a masterpiece of narrative design.
You don't have to leave home to benefit from Catholic travel guide
There are well over 500 Catholic holy sites in the United States,...
Sunday, September 22, 2024
250 X 250 AD
E-Editions
250 X 250 AD
Events
250 X 250 AD