ARTS & MEDIA

Parishes continue with livestreaming schedules for weekend Masses and more

Since public Masses were suspended and churches were shuttered in the Diocese of Trenton due to the coronavirus emergency, a growing number of parishes have moved quickly to set up livestreaming capabilities so that their parishioners could experience Masses and other liturgical and pastoral observances.

Pandemic prompts makers of 'Fatima' film to delay its release to theaters

Moviegoers anticipating the film about the children of Fatima will have to wait a few more months to see it.

The wonder hours: TV for tweens is there for the taking

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to keep many of us at home, parents of preteen kids may be anxious to discover ...

New playlist showcases priests’ efforts to connect with parishioners via video

One priest played piano for a moving meditation on suffering in the midst of the pandemic. Other priests conducted the Stations of the Cross, or shared a bit of good humor and comforting words in special Holy Week messages.

'Trolls World Tour' is upbeat film with poignant messages

With its psychedelic palette, upbeat energy and fun interludes of song, director Walt Dohrn's animated musical sequel "Trolls World Tour" (Universal) is a delightful diversion, ...

Andrea Bocelli to give online concert Easter Sunday from Italian Cathedral

Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli will perform religious songs live on Easter Sunday from Milan’s famous Duomo Cathedral.  

Three books on St. Francis bring new scholarship to light

St. Francis holds an endless fascination for Christians of all times, and our generation is no exception.

'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' is a game that would attract people of all ages

One of the more endearing sagas from the Nintendo family has a new addition in "Animal Crossing: New Horizons."

Day biography invites fresh reflection on how to animate one's faith

There must have been more than a few raised eyebrows when in September 2015 Pope Francis, during his address to Congress, described Dorothy Day as one the greatest people of faith ever to come out of the United States.

Avoiding the arcane, author takes on nearly impossible task in book on God

You wouldn't think it possible to get the Almighty compacted into 142 pages, yet this is what Elizabeth Klein has done, without presumption.

March 22 Mass with Bishop O'Connell available on diocesan YouTube channel

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., celebrated Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 22, via the Diocese’s YouTube Channel. The Mass remains on the YouTube channel for continued viewing.  

Loving your Cross isn't easy, but is greatest reward, says author

Living as a quadriplegic for over 40 years, Therese M. Williams has endured physical limitations but gained spiritual liberation ...

Papyrus fragments at D.C. museum not authentic pieces of Dead Sea Scrolls

Long before the privately owned Museum of the Bible opened near the U.S. Capitol in 2017, ...

A message to our readers about The Monitor’s paywall

The current news website for the Diocese of Trenton – TrentonMonitor.com – was launched last July on a partial paywall format.

Catholic history of Civil War era blends scholarship, storytelling

"Faith and Fury" aptly describes the atmosphere that 19th-century American Catholics must have experienced.


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