ARTS & MEDIA
Author brings St. Clare of Assisi out from shadow of St. Francis
Who was St. Clare of Assisi when we look beyond her just being in the shadow of St. Francis' gifts and charisma? Wendy Murray helps us to see what an amazing woman she was in her own right.
'Resurrection' a movie where 'families can gather together,' says Downey
The new biblical epic "Resurrection" is the kind of movie where ...
TV highlights for the week of March 21
The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies on network and cable television the week of March 21. Please note that televised versions may or may not be edited for language, nudity, violence and sexual situations.
‘The Father’ presents innovative way to deal with illness
"The Father" (Sony Classics) has nothing new to say about the challenges of dementia.
Post-pandemic world must learn from mistakes, Pope says in new book
The uncertainty and death brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic can be an opportunity for humanity to reflect on how to build a better world, Pope Francis said in a new book.
Prayer collections offer thoughts for myriad occasions
When the COVID-19 pandemic is over, we will see massive changes in family life, child care, education, work, health care, leisure, sports and recreation, and, of course, religion.
Woman honors Year of St. Joseph with new book on Jesus' foster father
With Pope Francis having declared this the Year of St. Joseph through Dec. 8, fresh interest has been generated in the foster father of Jesus.
'Yes Day' will appeal to families
It's easy to sympathize with mom and dad, Allison (Jennifer Garner) and Carlos (Edgar Ramirez) Torres, two of the main characters in the family comedy "Yes Day" (Netflix).
Author Mary Gordon found fodder for good storytelling in the Bible
Excluding New York-based writer Mary Gordon from a consideration of Catholic influence on fiction would be much more than an oversight. It would almost be a case of deliberate censorship.
'Murder Among the Mormons,' streaming Netflix, highlights moral consequences
The docuseries "Murder Among the Mormons" is a fascinating cautionary tale about the tragic consequences of deception and greed.
TV highlights for the week of March 14, 2021
The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies on network and cable television the week of March 14. Please note that televised versions may or may not be edited for language, nudity, violence, and sexual situations.
‘Chaos Walking’ and its chaotic focus
"If you could read my mind, love/What a tale my thoughts could tell." So mused Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot in a hit song from a half-century ago.
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ is film with thoughtful, some mixed messages
The lively and colorful animated adventure "Raya and the Last Dragon" (Disney) teaches viewers that trust is the necessary basis of peaceful coexistence while showcasing the ills produced by greed and aggression. Yet it also includes quasi-religious behavior that might confuse impressionable viewers.
Catholic sculptor hopes to inspire with his liturgical art
When he was 7 years old, Dony Mac Manus' mother gave him a bag of clay for his birthday.
'COVID Diaries NYC,' an engaging pandemic documentary airs March 9
A widespread generalization holds that young adults, believing themselves to be invincible, have failed to take the pandemic as seriously as they should.
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