Movie Reviews and Recommendations Archives - Catholic-Link https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movies/ Catholic Resources for the New Evangelization Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:56:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://catholic-link.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-Catholic-Link_Logo-no-text-32x32.png Movie Reviews and Recommendations Archives - Catholic-Link https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movies/ 32 32 An Inside Look At What It’s Like To Film A Catholic Movie About A Saint https://catholic-link.org/catholic-film-triumph-of-the-heart/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-film-triumph-of-the-heart/#respond Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:55:50 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=806481 On one of the last chilly mornings of October, I received a text from a producer friend of mine, telling me that there was a an opportunity to be part of the crew for a film called “Triumph of the Heart.” For someone laying upside down on their bed, sponging fallen nutella off their sweatshirt […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-film-triumph-of-the-heart/feed/ 0 24 Pro-Life Movies To Watch In 2024 https://catholic-link.org/pro-life-movies/ https://catholic-link.org/pro-life-movies/#respond Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:36:44 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=806104 As the current modern culture inundates us with entertainment that degrades the human person in a wide variety of ways, it is more important than ever to spend time on entertainment that reinforces our pro-life values as Catholics.   24 Pro-Life Movies to Watch in 2024 G and PG Rated Movies: PG-13 Rated Movies: R Rated […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/pro-life-movies/feed/ 0 5 Lessons For Catholics From The Boys In The Boat https://catholic-link.org/boys-in-the-boat-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/boys-in-the-boat-catholic-review/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 06:41:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=806000 A classic sports underdog movie is coming to theaters this Christmas.  It’s The Boys in the Boat, and it’s a movie inspired by true events as captured in the book The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Olympics by Daniel James Brown.  The subtitle of the book basically tells […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/boys-in-the-boat-catholic-review/feed/ 0 The Question All Catholic Parents Need To Ask Themselves About Their Child’s Vocation https://catholic-link.org/catholic-parents-vocation/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-parents-vocation/#respond Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:10:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805940 I was speaking with a friend of mine the other day and he asked me where my fourteen-year-old son was at with his discernment of the priesthood.  He wanted to know what I was doing to encourage him to be open to this vocation.  My initial response was….to cringe.  “What do you mean?” I thought.  […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-parents-vocation/feed/ 0 Apple+’s Spirited Is All About Conversion https://catholic-link.org/spirited-catholic-movie-review/ https://catholic-link.org/spirited-catholic-movie-review/#respond Wed, 06 Dec 2023 07:33:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805866 2023 saw a musical release of the Nativity Story, which I critiqued in a previous review.  A different musical, Spirited, released on Apple+, and was enjoyed by audiences in 2022.  I recently had the opportunity to reflect about the musical and enjoy it on a dark and cold autumn night.  The musical movie is a […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/spirited-catholic-movie-review/feed/ 0 5 Great Family Movies To Watch On Thanksgiving https://catholic-link.org/family-movies-thanksgiving-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/family-movies-thanksgiving-catholic/#respond Tue, 21 Nov 2023 03:43:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805847 Thanksgiving week is a great time to get nice and cozy with the family on the couch and put on a movie that everyone will enjoy! And while some people have already been diving into Christmas movies for the past few weeks now, there are plenty of movies that are perfect for this Fall season […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/family-movies-thanksgiving-catholic/feed/ 0 Should A Catholic See “Journey To Bethlehem”?   https://catholic-link.org/journey-to-bethlehem-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/journey-to-bethlehem-catholic-review/#respond Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:03:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805661 An Advent pre-game is coming to theaters in November, helping Christians and moviegoers to reflect on the mystery of the incarnation before the Christmas season.  Journey to Bethlehem is a unique musical reproduction of the Nativity story, which admits at the end that artistic license was taken while trying to remain faithful to the gospel. There are […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/journey-to-bethlehem-catholic-review/feed/ 0 A Catholic Review Of Netflix’s All The Light We Cannot See https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-review-the-light-we-cannot-see/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-review-the-light-we-cannot-see/#respond Thu, 09 Nov 2023 07:30:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805657 In 2014, a novel by Anthony Doerr captured readers in the 500+ page novel, 16+ hour audiobook All the Light We Cannot See.  At the time of its release, I was a seminarian studying for the priesthood at Mundelein Seminary under (now) Bishop Robert Barron. In 2015, Barron penned an essay on the book for Word on […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-review-the-light-we-cannot-see/feed/ 0 The Documentary FREE Shows Us What We Can Learn From Monks And Nuns https://catholic-link.org/free-duc-in-altum-catholic-movie-review/ https://catholic-link.org/free-duc-in-altum-catholic-movie-review/#respond Mon, 30 Oct 2023 08:02:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805592 Very few films have captured the cloistered life.  Typically, those who are vowed behind enclosure do not wish to have their life broadcasted to the world.  Perhaps the last popular film was Into Great Silence, and if memory serves, it took months, if not several years, to agree to it.   The next glimpse into the cloistered monastic […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/free-duc-in-altum-catholic-movie-review/feed/ 0 On “A Haunting in Venice” https://catholic-link.org/a-haunting-in-venice-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/a-haunting-in-venice-catholic-review/#respond Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:12:40 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805441 In his book A Secular Age, modern philosopher Charles Taylor speaks of the “buffered self.”  The phrase refers to a person who is closed off to the idea of anything supernatural.  Think of a sponge’s opposite.  The “water” of transcendent reality is simply unable to saturate one who is “buffered.”  It’s a striking articulation of what’s […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/a-haunting-in-venice-catholic-review/feed/ 0 “The Burial”- A Catholic Review and Commentary on Race And Sin https://catholic-link.org/the-burial-catholic-movie-review/ https://catholic-link.org/the-burial-catholic-movie-review/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:46:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805427 Fans of courtroom dramas might enjoy a new film, The Burial, released October 13 on Amazon Prime and is based on a true story of a legal battle between a hometown funeral director and a corporate funeral mogul.  Jerry O’Keefe inherited the family chain of funeral homes in Mississippi from his father and hoped to pass […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-burial-catholic-movie-review/feed/ 0 Can Catholic Singles Find Lasting Love In Today’s Throw-away Culture? https://catholic-link.org/catholic-singles-what-is-love-movie-review/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-singles-what-is-love-movie-review/#respond Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:53:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805420 More young adults than ever doubt they can find real, lasting love. In today’s throw-away culture, a “forever love” that can endure the ups and downs of life can seem unrealistic, even unattainable. Yet, we all feel a deep need for love. In fact, scientific research indicates that the brain’s hunger for love is just […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-singles-what-is-love-movie-review/feed/ 0 Mother Teresa & Me | Movie Review https://catholic-link.org/mother-teresa-and-me-catholic-movie-review/ https://catholic-link.org/mother-teresa-and-me-catholic-movie-review/#respond Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:33:31 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805385 The world knew Mother Teresa because of her great love, humility, and selflessness. Her desire to pursue her “call within a call” and serve the poorest of the poor resonated with millions of people worldwide from those poor people she served all the way up through the highest levels of government and elite circles of […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/mother-teresa-and-me-catholic-movie-review/feed/ 0 “A Million Miles Away” Inspires With a 5-Ingredient Recipe For Success https://catholic-link.org/a-million-miles-away-inspires-with-a-5-ingredient-recipe-for-success/ https://catholic-link.org/a-million-miles-away-inspires-with-a-5-ingredient-recipe-for-success/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2023 06:43:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805100 Amazon Prime has released a new inspiring movie, A Million Miles Away, inspired by Jose Hernandez’s life. The opening minutes of the movie tell the early life story of Jose Hernandez, the son of migrant farming parents who were constantly on the move in order to work the land. A teacher of Jose became concerned for him because he […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/a-million-miles-away-inspires-with-a-5-ingredient-recipe-for-success/feed/ 0 The Hill: A Faith And Sports Movie We Will Talk About And Re-Watch For Years https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-review-the-hill/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-review-the-hill/#respond Thu, 24 Aug 2023 06:26:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805020 Not every movie causes an emotional experience for a grown man, but I’m willing to bet you might shed a tear of happiness at the end of The Hill,a new movie releasing in theaters on August 25th, 2023.  The Hill Trailer I remember as a child watching Remember the Titans and Rudy, and often we watched in school as a […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-review-the-hill/feed/ 0 Ted Lasson Season 3: In Need Of Baptism, Part 2 https://catholic-link.org/ted-lasso-catholic-review-2/ https://catholic-link.org/ted-lasso-catholic-review-2/#respond Sat, 19 Aug 2023 06:28:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804640 See part one of this reflection here. Through our baptism and assent of faith, heaven becomes our destiny and our end. Through the following scenes from Ted Lasso Season 3, I seek to affirm the instances where goodness is present because it is exactly these scenes which, if baptized, draw us toward our destiny and our end. In […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/ted-lasso-catholic-review-2/feed/ 0 Barbie, Identity, And Being Enough https://catholic-link.org/barbie-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/barbie-catholic/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:31:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804815 Imagine a land where everything is pink, every night is girl’s night, and women hold all offices of power. This describes Barbieland, the place where all Barbies live: the stereotypical Barbies, the discontinued Barbies, all the Kens, and even Allan. This world may seem intriguing to some, but if you look deeper, it will leave […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/barbie-catholic/feed/ 0 A Catholic Move Review Of “Dreamin’ Wild”: A Father And Two Sons https://catholic-link.org/dreamin-wild-catholic-movie-review/ https://catholic-link.org/dreamin-wild-catholic-movie-review/#respond Fri, 04 Aug 2023 05:28:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804730 If you’re looking for a movie that isn’t all hyped up in the culture wars, consider Dreamin’ Wild, just released in theaters on August 4.  It’s a true story of two brothers who created a record in their teens that was discovered by a record label thirty years later. This movie is filled with flashbacks to Donnie […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/dreamin-wild-catholic-movie-review/feed/ 0 “The Hiding Place” Catholic Review: Corrie Ten Boom’s Story Highlights The Power Of Scripture https://catholic-link.org/the-hiding-place-review-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/the-hiding-place-review-catholic/#respond Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:38:09 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804721 A staple of junior high English curriculum is the reading of literature surrounding the Holocaust, or as we should refer to it as, the Shoah. During these formative years, Elie Wiesel’s Night and The Diary of Anne Frank are often fundamental texts used in school. The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Book Thief, and The Boy in Striped Pajamas have been […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-hiding-place-review-catholic/feed/ 0 Take A Cinematic Visit To Lourdes With “The Miracle Club” – Catholic Movie Review https://catholic-link.org/miracle-club-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/miracle-club-catholic-review/#respond Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:51:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804683 Though most Catholics will never have the opportunity to make a major pilgrimage in their life, there are a handful who will. The most popular Catholic pilgrimage places might be the Holy Land, Rome (and Italy), and France, especially Lourdes.  Shrines of Mary’s apparitions and saints would also rank high on many people’s lists.  The […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/miracle-club-catholic-review/feed/ 0 Ted Lasso Season 3: In Need Of Baptism, Part 1 https://catholic-link.org/ted-lasso-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/ted-lasso-catholic-review/#respond Fri, 30 Jun 2023 04:42:43 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804428 Alright, I’ve got a crazy list of “what if” questions for you. Ready?  What if the characters in Ted Lasso prayed? What if they believed in a loving God who laid down His life for them so that they might spend eternity with Him? What if they engaged in intimate dialogue with God on a consistent and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/ted-lasso-catholic-review/feed/ 0 How The New Peacock Film “Shooting Stars” Teaches Us To Aim For Heaven https://catholic-link.org/shooting-stars-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/shooting-stars-catholic-review/#respond Fri, 02 Jun 2023 06:11:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804408 “Shooting Stars,” the new biopic film about NBA legend Lebron James released on the streaming platform Peacock on June 2nd.  I’m not an avid NBA watcher.  I typically only watch games if my home team the Milwaukee Bucks are in the playoffs.  Nevertheless, I would be able to recite some of the most famous NBA […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/shooting-stars-catholic-review/feed/ 0 A Priest’s Reactions To “A Father’s Heart” https://catholic-link.org/a-fathers-heart-catholic-movie-review/ https://catholic-link.org/a-fathers-heart-catholic-movie-review/#respond Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:58:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804143 A Father’s Heart, a new documentary from Goya Productions about St. Joseph will be in theatres on May 1st in English and May 2 in Spanish and will certainly reinvigorate a love for the foster father of Jesus among devoted Catholic faithful.  I recently had the chance to pre-screen it and was deeply moved by the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/a-fathers-heart-catholic-movie-review/feed/ 0 Today’s Teens Need The Saints More Than Ever https://catholic-link.org/catholic-saints-teenagers-saint-jose/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-saints-teenagers-saint-jose/#respond Sun, 16 Apr 2023 15:38:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803979 A lot happens between the ages of 12 and 14. I call it the magical age, the ethereal age, the age of heroes and anything’s-possible. We’ve all passed through that moment. For some of us it was just another year, for others it was the turning point that made every subsequent moment in their lives […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-saints-teenagers-saint-jose/feed/ 0 An Easter Miracle In The Sky: On A Wing And A Prayer https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-review-wing-prayer/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-review-wing-prayer/#respond Mon, 10 Apr 2023 07:39:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803940 Easter Sunday remembers one of the greatest miracles to ever happen on the face of this earth—the second person of the Blessed Trinity, Jesus, defeats death, rises from the dead, and begins appearing first to Mary Magdalene and then the Apostles. Another Easter miracle occurred in 2009, when Doug White and his family boarded a private […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-review-wing-prayer/feed/ 0 Fr. Looney Gives His Praise For Praise This https://catholic-link.org/praise-this-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/praise-this-catholic-review/#respond Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:09:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803935 Praise This will be released on the Peacock streaming platform on April 7th.  When I’ve logged in to watch some of my favorite shows, I’ve seen it featured and highlighted on the platform in anticipation.  Honestly, it isn’t a movie I would have chosen to watch simply because it doesn’t fall within my preferred genre. I […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/praise-this-catholic-review/feed/ 0 This New Pro-Life Resource Is Making An Impact On College Campuses https://catholic-link.org/pro-life-love-life-focus-series/ https://catholic-link.org/pro-life-love-life-focus-series/#respond Fri, 31 Mar 2023 07:55:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803629 As the Dobbs v. Jackson decision promptly put to rest the misguided decisions in both Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, faithful men and women across the United States must ready themselves to support and defend life at their state and local levels. FOCUS has brought forth a new educational resource meant to […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/pro-life-love-life-focus-series/feed/ 0 3 Catholic Films Coming To Theaters For A Limited Time https://catholic-link.org/3-catholic-films-coming-to-theaters-for-a-limited-time/ https://catholic-link.org/3-catholic-films-coming-to-theaters-for-a-limited-time/#respond Sun, 26 Mar 2023 15:01:52 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803878 In the entertainment industry, Fathom Events helps lesser-known film projects get their day on the big screen.  Fathom rents out theaters throughout the country for a few days as a limited-release project.  It’s how The Chosen film events have been distributed in the theaters.  Last year the hit documentary St. Michael: Meet the Angel or the Mother Teresa documentary No […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/3-catholic-films-coming-to-theaters-for-a-limited-time/feed/ 0 The Pale Blue Eye: A Light In The Darkness https://catholic-link.org/pale-blue-eye-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/pale-blue-eye-catholic/#respond Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:27:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803612 The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?  – Edgar Allan Poe The film, The Pale Blue Eye, opens with this line from the famous poet, Edgar Allan Poe. It is a fictional story of Augustine Landor, a retired […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/pale-blue-eye-catholic/feed/ 0 Can Catholics Find Gospel Truths In “Jesus Revolution”? https://catholic-link.org/jesus-revolution-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/jesus-revolution-catholic-review/#respond Fri, 24 Feb 2023 09:29:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803474 The movie Jesus Revolution is an interesting mashup of talent, with Frasier star Kelsey Grammer and The Chosen’s Jesus character Jonathan Roumie as the leads.  Grammer plays a grumpy pastor who experiences a transformation of heart and openness to new ideas while Roumie plays Lonnie, a zealous hippie who has a passion for sharing the gospel, the love of Jesus, and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/jesus-revolution-catholic-review/feed/ 0 “Dog Gone” Is Packed With Life Lessons https://catholic-link.org/dog-gone-move-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/dog-gone-move-catholic-review/#respond Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:15:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803238 911 Lone Star lead actor Rob Lowe stars in Netflix’s latest movie, Dog Gone.  It’s one of the first feel-good movies of the year based on a true story of a father and son who search for a boy’s lost dog along the Appalachian Trail.   Catholics will enjoy two saintly references in the film.  In […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/dog-gone-move-catholic-review/feed/ 0 The Noel Diary: A Christmas Movie Worth Watching https://catholic-link.org/noel-diary-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/noel-diary-catholic-review/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 10:36:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=801656 Hallmark, Great American Channel, Lifetime, Hulu, Netflix, and many other companies and networks compete in the Christmas movie market.  Each year dozens upon dozens of new films are available for our viewing or streaming desire.  The pattern of these movies typically takes the following format: a person arrives in town, meets someone there, slowly they […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/noel-diary-catholic-review/feed/ 0 How Are Catholics Portrayed In “The Wonder” On Netflix? https://catholic-link.org/catholic-review-the-wonder/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-review-the-wonder/#respond Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:41:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=801618 The Emma Donoghue novel The Wonder is the inspiration behind Netflix’s recent release of the same name.  Set in 1962, on the heels of the Irish Famine, a young girl named Anna has drawn the attention of the town and other devoted miracle seekers. From her 13th birthday to the opening scenes of the film, Anna had gone 3 […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-review-the-wonder/feed/ 0 Movie Review: I Heard The Bells https://catholic-link.org/heard-bells-catholic-movie-review/ https://catholic-link.org/heard-bells-catholic-movie-review/#respond Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:57:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=801499 Church bells will soon be summoning worshippers on Christmas Eve and Day. All types of believers will fill church pews for one of the holiest days of the Christian year. Some will be regulars, others occasional, and some will be those who attend only on Christmas and Easter. Each believer will bring their own unique experiences and past […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/heard-bells-catholic-movie-review/feed/ 0 7 Things I Appreciated From “The Chosen” Season 3 Theatrical Release And 1 I Didn’t https://catholic-link.org/the-chosen-season-3-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/the-chosen-season-3-catholic-review/#respond Sun, 20 Nov 2022 09:15:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=801451 The hit, crowdfunded, Christian series The Chosen created by Dallas Jenkins and starring Jonathan Roumie as Jesus, hit theatres on November 18th. You might recall that in 2021, they brought Christmas with the Chosen: The Messengers to the big screen for weeks. This year, as they prepare to launch season 3, they do so by showing the first two episodes in theatres. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-chosen-season-3-catholic-review/feed/ 0 Elvis And The Value Of A Good Mentor https://catholic-link.org/elvis-movie-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/elvis-movie-catholic-review/#respond Sat, 29 Oct 2022 16:31:53 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=801056 “We are two odd, lonely children reaching for eternity.” -Colonel Tom Parker Elvis is a household name for the majority of people who know anything about popular culture. Everyone has heard of Elvis, but few, I would imagine, have heard of Colonel Tom Parker. Before I watched the new “Elvis” film (directed by Baz Luhrmann), […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/elvis-movie-catholic-review/feed/ 0 A Catholic Priest Shares His Thoughts While Watching Gigi & Nate https://catholic-link.org/gigi-nate-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/gigi-nate-catholic-review/#respond Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:35:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800332 When I first saw the trailer for Gigi & Nate, I knew that I would enjoy the movie.  I could tell that it had a good storyline and it seemed like a nice, feel-good movie that we all need to see every now and again.  Why does it seem that movies with animals have that kind […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/gigi-nate-catholic-review/feed/ 0 Free Guy And The Freedom To Choose https://catholic-link.org/free-guy-catholic-movie-review/ https://catholic-link.org/free-guy-catholic-movie-review/#respond Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:34:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800210 “Life doesn’t happen to be something that just happens to us.” Free Guy is more than just a hilarious and lighthearted movie about Guy, a non-player character (NPC), in Free City, a massively multiplayer online role-playing video game. It is a story about freedom and choices. Guy lives a mundane life as a bank teller, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/free-guy-catholic-movie-review/feed/ 0 Watching Thirteen Lives With The Eyes Of A Catholic https://catholic-link.org/%ef%bf%bcthirteen-lives-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/%ef%bf%bcthirteen-lives-catholic/#respond Sun, 28 Aug 2022 09:51:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800323 If I asked you about underground rescues that captivated the world, two events might come to mind.  The rescue of 33 Chilean miners in 2010, captured in the film The 33 and the second would be the 2018 Thailand rescue of a boys’ soccer team from a cave taking on water.  Ron Howard masterfully retells […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/%ef%bf%bcthirteen-lives-catholic/feed/ 0 The Life And Love Of St. Anthony Mary Claret In The Biopic Film “Slaves And Kings” https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-saint-anthony-mary-claret/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-saint-anthony-mary-claret/#respond Mon, 22 Aug 2022 02:30:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800304 The Catholic Church celebrates the memorial of St. Anthony Claret on October 24th.  But moviegoers will have the opportunity to learn about him sooner with an upcoming Fathom movie release of Slaves and Kings on August 22 (English) and August 23 (Spanish) in select theatres throughout the United States.  Personally, I was familiar with St. Anthony Claret […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-saint-anthony-mary-claret/feed/ 0 Easter Sunday In August? https://catholic-link.org/easter-sunday-catholics-review/ https://catholic-link.org/easter-sunday-catholics-review/#respond Thu, 11 Aug 2022 07:06:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800254 Movie enthusiasts can get a dose of Easter this summer with the new film Easter Sunday released on August 5th.  It’s a comedy and certain scenes will make you laugh.  At least they made me laugh out loud.  Not only is a comical film, it is also a historic one, according to actor Jo Koy, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/easter-sunday-catholics-review/feed/ 0 Obi-Wan Kenobi: Grace And Freedom https://catholic-link.org/obi-wan-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/obi-wan-catholic-review/#respond Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:02:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800171 The great writer Flannery O’Connor once offered this insight into her works:  “There is a moment of grace in most of the stories, or a moment where it is offered, and usually rejected.”  O’Connor would be smiling now.  Her remark translates all too well to the much-anticipated Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney Plus, where the relationship between […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/obi-wan-catholic-review/feed/ 0 Of What Can Thor’s Screaming Goats Remind Us? https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-review-thor-goats/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-review-thor-goats/#respond Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:25:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800112 “Angels can fly because they can take themselves lightly…Pride is the downward drag of all things into an easy solemnity.  One ‘settles down’ into a sort of selfish seriousness; but one has to rise to a gay self-forgetfulness…It is easy to be heavy: hard to be light. Satan fell by the force of gravity.”  – […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-review-thor-goats/feed/ 0 No Time To Die: Love Covers A Multitude Of Sins https://catholic-link.org/no-time-to-die-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/no-time-to-die-catholic-review/#respond Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:15:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=49069 HUGE SPOILER ALERT] Jesus often finds his way through my armor via the element of surprise. I’ve always found thinking of myself as a soldier with his shield down to be a helpful analogy.  When the soldier is relaxed and not prepared, the blow seems to be more effective and enter more deeply. When the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/no-time-to-die-catholic-review/feed/ 0 Loki Is The MCU’s Best-Ever Production https://catholic-link.org/loki-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/loki-catholic-review/#respond Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=49054 How would you describe a typical production from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)?  If we asked all of you that question, I’m sure the answer would be something along the lines of, “It’s action-packed and visually-entertaining, but it’s shallow and follows a familiar script.”  There are exceptions to this rule (Infinity War is a great example), but that […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/loki-catholic-review/feed/ 0 Top Gun: Maverick Takes Us On A Journey Toward A Heavenly Homeland https://catholic-link.org/top-gun-maverick-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/top-gun-maverick-catholic-review/#respond Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:37:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=49167 NOTE: Spoilers!! A good story offers a momentary escape from reality so that we may be thrust back into it with a more keen sense of the greatness for which we are made. Top Gun: Maverick is one of these stories, and one I anticipate will continue to reverberate throughout the entirety of my being and capture […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/top-gun-maverick-catholic-review/feed/ 0 Lightning McQueen: What To Do With Freedom https://catholic-link.org/lighting-mcqueen/ https://catholic-link.org/lighting-mcqueen/#respond Mon, 30 May 2022 10:32:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48904 A few days ago I was feeling a little down and wanted to find a movie to lift my spirit and provide some encouragement and hope. I went with the Pixar classic Cars, and as you may guess, it did not disappoint. I’ve always thought Lightning McQueen had a brilliant character arc, so it was a […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/lighting-mcqueen/feed/ 0 5 Lessons For Kids And Adults From The New Movie “The Bad Guys” https://catholic-link.org/bad-guys-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/bad-guys-catholic-review/#respond Sat, 30 Apr 2022 09:21:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48613 Children learn lessons from books and movies they watch. Besides reading and watching religious things, sometimes secular books and movies can also convey moral lessons. Aaron Blabey authored the New York Times best-selling graphic novel series The Bad Guys for his children and he hoped they would walk away better people after considering the themes […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/bad-guys-catholic-review/feed/ 0 Four Steps For The Eucharistic Revival In The Catholic Church https://catholic-link.org/eucharistic-revival-four-steps-to-prepare-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/eucharistic-revival-four-steps-to-prepare-catholic/#respond Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:52:38 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48522 The Feast of Corpus Christi on June 19, 2022, will mark a special moment in Eucharistic devotion for the United States. The USCCB will launch a multi-year Eucharistic revival which will culminate in a National Eucharistic Congress. Throughout the next three years, dioceses and parishes will foster a deeper love for the Holy Eucharist among […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/eucharistic-revival-four-steps-to-prepare-catholic/feed/ 0 Man Of God: The Powerful Story Of St. Nektarios Of Aegina https://catholic-link.org/man-of-god-the-powerful-story-of-st-nektarios-of-aegina/ https://catholic-link.org/man-of-god-the-powerful-story-of-st-nektarios-of-aegina/#respond Tue, 22 Mar 2022 10:28:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48326 The present situation in the world between Russia and Ukraine has brought to our attention many different saints that the western Church, that is, Roman Catholics, would have little familiarity. They could be saints associated with the Eastern Churches in communion with Rome like the Ukrainian Catholic Church or it could be saints associated with […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/man-of-god-the-powerful-story-of-st-nektarios-of-aegina/feed/ 0 “Butter” The Movie Offers Us An Opportunity To Talk About Teen Suicide https://catholic-link.org/teen-suicide-catholic-butter/ https://catholic-link.org/teen-suicide-catholic-butter/#respond Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:36:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48119 Whenever I hear about teen suicide, my heart breaks for the family and community. I remember when I was in college seminary, there was a string of teenage suicides in Northeast Wisconsin, including in my own hometown. I didn’t know any of the families involved and that didn’t stop me from praying for the repose […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/teen-suicide-catholic-butter/feed/ 0 The Preacher To The Popes: Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa https://catholic-link.org/the-preacher-to-the-popes-raniero-cantalamessa/ https://catholic-link.org/the-preacher-to-the-popes-raniero-cantalamessa/#respond Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:07:19 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47323 We know the Pope as someone who inspires the world, but have you ever wondered who inspires the Pope? Did you know that the Pope has an official preacher? If that’s news to you, you’re not alone! This unique position has existed since 1555, with each apostolic preacher serving for 3−5 years. Every pope personally […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-preacher-to-the-popes-raniero-cantalamessa/feed/ 0 5 Movies That Will Get You Into the Christmas Spirit https://catholic-link.org/5-movies-that-will-get-you-into-the-christmas-spirit/ https://catholic-link.org/5-movies-that-will-get-you-into-the-christmas-spirit/#respond Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:19:24 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47108 Catholic-Link. OrgAs a branch of Catholic CAST media, Catholic-Link.org seeks to evangelize through education and beauty by providing a vast online library of Catholic articles, images, quotes, and videos. The resources found on Catholic-Link are free to use, share, print, and distribute. We only ask that you share the original content and cite Catholic-Link.org as your source. Take a minute to […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-movies-that-will-get-you-into-the-christmas-spirit/feed/ 0 The Wonderful World Of Benjamin Cello: An Innovative Show For Catholic Children https://catholic-link.org/catholic-music-kids-children/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-music-kids-children/#respond Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:40:22 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46925 “Christ is risen from the dead! Trampling down death by death! And upon those in the tombs bestowing life!” So sings my little niece as she scampers across the backyard, her two lungs bursting at a reckless volume.  To see children singing is one of my favorite moments as an educator and entertainer. Her inspiration […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-music-kids-children/feed/ 0 A Catholic Reflection Guide For The Chosen https://catholic-link.org/the-chosen-catholic-study-guide/ https://catholic-link.org/the-chosen-catholic-study-guide/#respond Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:40:13 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=44163 What’s The Chosen?  The Chosen is the first multi-season television series about the life of Christ, as witnessed through the eyes of those He impacted. Directed by Dallas Jenkins (The Resurrection of Gavin Stone) and distributed by VidAngel Studios, The Chosen has grown to become the largest crowdfunded TV series of all time. The Chosen | […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-chosen-catholic-study-guide/feed/ 0 “Marvel”ous Grace: How Antman Points To God’s Grace https://catholic-link.org/marvelous-grace-how-antman-points-to-gods-grace/ https://catholic-link.org/marvelous-grace-how-antman-points-to-gods-grace/#respond Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:15:20 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=43141 Like many, I jumped on the Marvel Movie phenomenon late in the game. I was visiting my brother in Florida on a rainy day. Our time together was limited, and as far as things to do, going to a movie seemed like the logical option. Avengers Endgame had just come out, and he agreed to […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/marvelous-grace-how-antman-points-to-gods-grace/feed/ 0 4 Unique Videos About The Holy Spirit https://catholic-link.org/4-unique-videos-about-the-holy-spirit/ https://catholic-link.org/4-unique-videos-about-the-holy-spirit/#respond Mon, 24 May 2021 14:44:28 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=42043 Pentecost brought the Holy Spirit to the Church. This Pentecost, let’s talk a little about the Holy Spirit! If you are looking for resources and ways to grow your relationship and understanding of the Holy Spirit, we have four great videos for you! 4 Unique Videos About The Holy Spirit The Untapped Leadership Potential: The […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/4-unique-videos-about-the-holy-spirit/feed/ 0 “Like Son” | A Short Film on Catholic Fatherhood https://catholic-link.org/like-son-a-short-film-on-catholic-fatherhood/ https://catholic-link.org/like-son-a-short-film-on-catholic-fatherhood/#respond Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:24:29 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38625 Before diving in to my reflection, I invite you to please watch this short film (2 minutes, 40 seconds) produced by Blackstone Films. It is a fantastic message for Catholic fathers about their importance from www.strongcatholicdad.com.  Like Son The About section of Strong Catholic Dad reads: “Strong Catholic Dad exists to help fathers lead their […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/like-son-a-short-film-on-catholic-fatherhood/feed/ 0 Letters To Father Jacob | Catholic Movie Review https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-letters-to-father-jacob/ https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-letters-to-father-jacob/#respond Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:17:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=13805 The visually-stunning Letters to Father Jacob follows the lives of two very different people, whose paths cross for unknown reasons. Inspired by Klaus Härö’s Letters to Father Jacob, the movie with a contemplative rhythm – one to which, thanks to Hollywood, we are utterly accustomed to – unveils a simple and sincere tale of unexpected […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-letters-to-father-jacob/feed/ 0 3 Things I Learned From PRAY: The Story Of Patrick Peyton https://catholic-link.org/3-things-i-learned-from-pray-the-story-of-patrick-peyton/ https://catholic-link.org/3-things-i-learned-from-pray-the-story-of-patrick-peyton/#respond Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:01:44 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39666 If you’ve not yet had the opportunity to watch PRAY: The Story of Patrick Peyton, I highly encourage you to make the time to see this inspiring documentary. Before watching this film I, sadly, had never heard of Fr. Peyton. I had no idea of the incredibly innovative ways he used media to spread devotion […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/3-things-i-learned-from-pray-the-story-of-patrick-peyton/feed/ 0 5 Inspiring Streaming Options Every Catholic Man Should Watch https://catholic-link.org/streaming-videos-catholic-men-heroic/ https://catholic-link.org/streaming-videos-catholic-men-heroic/#respond Tue, 12 Jan 2021 03:01:54 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39122 There is a serious crisis of culture in our country’s media. And it’s not just R-rated films.  Even shows that may not be considered graphically offensive don’t always express an uplifting view of the goodness and dignity of humanity.   Consider the average sitcom available to stream today.   Now consider how it portrays marriage. And how […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/streaming-videos-catholic-men-heroic/feed/ 0 Using Social Media As A Catholic https://catholic-link.org/the-social-dilemma-and-using-social-media-as-a-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/the-social-dilemma-and-using-social-media-as-a-catholic/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:08:20 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37118 This past weekend I watched The Social Dilemma with my husband, and I have since removed all social media apps from my phone (and totally deleted others). Now, don’t panic, this is not an article trying to convince you to abandon social media, we at Catholic-Link very much try to offer resources precisely through the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-social-dilemma-and-using-social-media-as-a-catholic/feed/ 0 People Are People, Not Choices…Right? https://catholic-link.org/people-are-people-not-choices-right/ https://catholic-link.org/people-are-people-not-choices-right/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2020 03:01:55 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36950 Every action has consequences.  It’s not always a matter of weighing the pros and cons because some choices we consider have a con that should alert us to not look further into the pros. Yet, we still do, trying to justify our actions, our choices. Here in this video produced by https://facesofchoice.org/ in which we […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/people-are-people-not-choices-right/feed/ 0 The Greatest Showman Shows Us What It’s Like To Walk With God https://catholic-link.org/greatest-showman-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/greatest-showman-catholic-review/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2020 03:08:33 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36856 The Greatest Showman is one of those classic feel good movies that if it’s on TV or it’s blasting through the speakers, it’s hard not to join along. It’s the story of how P.T. Barnum created the circus we all know and love today. But at the heart of it, it’s the story of a […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/greatest-showman-catholic-review/feed/ 0 A Few Spiritual Lessons From Captain America https://catholic-link.org/a-few-spiritual-lessons-from-captain-america/ https://catholic-link.org/a-few-spiritual-lessons-from-captain-america/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2020 03:04:26 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36697 Captain America: The First Avenger – Almost a decade has past since we first saw this origin story, and I still find myself getting inspired. This movie not only gives us hope that there is a hero we can count on, but it also calls us on to be that hero people can count on. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/a-few-spiritual-lessons-from-captain-america/feed/ 0 Get Your Free “Just Mercy” Study Guide https://catholic-link.org/get-your-free-just-mercy-study-guide/ https://catholic-link.org/get-your-free-just-mercy-study-guide/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2020 22:42:12 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36193 For anyone old enough to remember when the movie Dead Man Walking was released in 1995, they might recall how it became a defining moment in the American consciousness around the issue of capital punishment. Sr. Helen Prejean’s story of faith and accompaniment on death row woke people up to the injustice of the death […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/get-your-free-just-mercy-study-guide/feed/ 0 Documentary Shows Teens Miraculously Encountering God https://catholic-link.org/documentary-shows-teens-miraculously-encountering-god/ https://catholic-link.org/documentary-shows-teens-miraculously-encountering-god/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:38:29 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34704 Teens are hungry for God. They want to know what is true. They yearn to experience authentic encounters with the risen Lord. Many may have faith in their hearts, but are still trying to figure out what is real for themselves.  They need proof. They want to know that there is a God still active […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/documentary-shows-teens-miraculously-encountering-god/feed/ 0 15 Promises Of The Rosary | Video https://catholic-link.org/15-promises-of-the-rosary/ https://catholic-link.org/15-promises-of-the-rosary/#respond Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:29:26 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34713 Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. When not doing laundry or making memories with her kids, Becky enjoys diet coke and date nights with her husband.

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/15-promises-of-the-rosary/feed/ 0 Pray A 15 Minute Rosary Set To Space, AC Window, Jazz, FIREWORKS & More https://catholic-link.org/pray-a-15-minute-rosary-set-to-jazz-space-ac-window-fireworks-more/ https://catholic-link.org/pray-a-15-minute-rosary-set-to-jazz-space-ac-window-fireworks-more/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:51:20 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34733 Did you know that we are asked to pray the rosary every day during October? I’m so excited to share this resource with you during the month of the Holy Rosary. This is an incredible YouTube Channel and it is a great help for anyone who desires to pray the rosary more. I’ll admit, I […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/pray-a-15-minute-rosary-set-to-jazz-space-ac-window-fireworks-more/feed/ 0 The Divine Plan: JPII, Ronald Reagan, And the Cold War https://catholic-link.org/the-divine-plan-jpii-ronald-reagan-and-the-cold-wary/ https://catholic-link.org/the-divine-plan-jpii-ronald-reagan-and-the-cold-wary/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:57:54 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34658 The Divine Plan is a film by Robert Orlando, played across the United States in theaters only on November 6, 2019. This documentary asks the question: Were President Ronald Regan and Pope St. John Paul II to credit for the downfall of the Soviet Union and Communism? Rather, it is asked, was this a divine […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-divine-plan-jpii-ronald-reagan-and-the-cold-wary/feed/ 0 The Most Influential Priest In American History? It’s Possible… https://catholic-link.org/the-most-influential-priest-in-american-history-its-possible/ https://catholic-link.org/the-most-influential-priest-in-american-history-its-possible/#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2019 01:33:05 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34610 Father Theodore Hesburgh is best known for his role as president of the prestigious University of Notre Dame over the course of 35 years from 1952-1987, but his role in the culture of America during some of the country’s most tumultuous times is what he will be remembered for in the history books. The newly […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-most-influential-priest-in-american-history-its-possible/feed/ 0 Knowing Christ | Liturgy Live https://catholic-link.org/knowing-christ-liturgy-live-5th-sunday-in-lent/ https://catholic-link.org/knowing-christ-liturgy-live-5th-sunday-in-lent/#respond Thu, 04 Apr 2019 02:01:46 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33527 This week on the podcast we discuss the paradox in the first reading of forgetting things in the past but still being called to remember what God had done for the Israelites. In the second reading we talk about the supreme good of knowing Christ as the end, and we all are still lacking in […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/knowing-christ-liturgy-live-5th-sunday-in-lent/feed/ 0 Hope And Despair In Lord of The Rings: The Choice Facing Catholic Men Today https://catholic-link.org/hope-and-despair-in-lord-of-the-rings-the-choice-facing-catholic-men-today/ https://catholic-link.org/hope-and-despair-in-lord-of-the-rings-the-choice-facing-catholic-men-today/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2019 20:57:11 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33225 It has become an annual Christmas ritual that my wife and children sit down and watch the whole extended version of The Lord of the Rings. Hot chocolate, Christmas nibbles, dressing gowns, and slippers – for about three days! I like the films but grew up with the books, so it’s a great opportunity for me […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/hope-and-despair-in-lord-of-the-rings-the-choice-facing-catholic-men-today/feed/ 0 “The Kids Are Alright” – Could There Really Be A Catholic Show On Network TV? https://catholic-link.org/the-kids-are-alright-could-there-really-be-a-catholic-show-on-network-tv/ https://catholic-link.org/the-kids-are-alright-could-there-really-be-a-catholic-show-on-network-tv/#respond Tue, 05 Feb 2019 13:49:30 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33242 “The Kids Are Alright” is a new sitcom on ABC that is somewhat inspired by the childhood of writer and producer Tim Doyle. The show takes place in the 1970s and tells the story of the Clearys, an Irish-Catholic family with eight boys. Check out the official trailer below. The Kids Are Alright – Official […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-kids-are-alright-could-there-really-be-a-catholic-show-on-network-tv/feed/ 0 How “Lady Bird” Forever Changed Who I Invite To Retreats https://catholic-link.org/how-lady-bird-forever-changed-who-i-invite-to-retreats/ https://catholic-link.org/how-lady-bird-forever-changed-who-i-invite-to-retreats/#respond Tue, 17 Jul 2018 02:29:05 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=31574 I’m always wary of watching things that Hollywood puts out that involve elements of the Catholic Church. I prepare myself for insults and total misconceptions of the truth, beauty, and goodness that the Church is and has to offer. So as I watched the trailer of Lady Bird for the first time, my immediate reaction […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-lady-bird-forever-changed-who-i-invite-to-retreats/feed/ 0 This Movie Changed How I Think About Our Blessed Mother https://catholic-link.org/this-is-for-those-who-have-never-understood-the-power-of-the-holy-rosary/ https://catholic-link.org/this-is-for-those-who-have-never-understood-the-power-of-the-holy-rosary/#respond Thu, 31 May 2018 13:55:23 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=31165 Looking back, I only have one regret from our wedding. The day was filled with joy, family, friends, a beautiful Mass, and plenty of dancing, but every time I go to a wedding I’m reminded of the one thing that we did not do at ours and it breaks my heart. We did not take […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/this-is-for-those-who-have-never-understood-the-power-of-the-holy-rosary/feed/ 0 Does The New Thriller “A Quiet Place” Have A Message For Catholics? (SPOILERS) https://catholic-link.org/does-the-new-thriller-a-quiet-place-have-a-message-for-catholics-spoilers/ https://catholic-link.org/does-the-new-thriller-a-quiet-place-have-a-message-for-catholics-spoilers/#respond Thu, 10 May 2018 02:48:30 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=30821 “A Quiet Place” is one of the best movies I have ever seen.  I am a big fan of the horror genre, for the most part (the good ones).  And A Quiet Place is certainly classified as a horror movie, officially.  But it is more genre-bending than most horror movies. In reality, there are some […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/does-the-new-thriller-a-quiet-place-have-a-message-for-catholics-spoilers/feed/ 0 Why This Generation Thinks Going Out To Coffee Is More Intimate Than A Hooking Up https://catholic-link.org/when-going-for-coffee-is-more-than-a-hook-up-the-dating-project-movie/ https://catholic-link.org/when-going-for-coffee-is-more-than-a-hook-up-the-dating-project-movie/#respond Fri, 13 Apr 2018 00:01:05 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=29654 I was married with a few kids by the time Tinder became a thing. Never having used the app myself, I had no idea how much it is has impacted the culture of dating and romance until I had the chance to view The Dating Project. This documentary, produced by Paulist Productions, features the stories […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/when-going-for-coffee-is-more-than-a-hook-up-the-dating-project-movie/feed/ 0 I Can Only Imagine | Movie Review https://catholic-link.org/i-can-only-imagine-movie-review/ https://catholic-link.org/i-can-only-imagine-movie-review/#respond Sat, 17 Mar 2018 03:06:11 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=29916 When Mercy Me released “I Can Only Imagine” in 2001 it was one of the first Christian songs that I had ever heard on the radio. I remember thinking about the lyrics and truly imagining how my heart might feel when the time would come for me to meet Jesus. At that point in my life, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/i-can-only-imagine-movie-review/feed/ 0 How A Sculptor From Syria Transformed His Suffering Into Something Beautiful https://catholic-link.org/sculptor-syria-transformed-suffering-beautiful/ https://catholic-link.org/sculptor-syria-transformed-suffering-beautiful/#respond Mon, 22 Jan 2018 01:29:18 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=28932 The civil war in Syria is now into its seventh year and the country that once was known for its beauty and history is now synonymous with suffering and violence. In all the news coverage of the last seven years, it has been harder and harder to remember the individual stories of humanity amongst the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/sculptor-syria-transformed-suffering-beautiful/feed/ 0 Paul, Apostle Of Christ, The Heart Of The Story https://catholic-link.org/recommended-upcoming-movie-paul-apostle-christ-heart-story/ https://catholic-link.org/recommended-upcoming-movie-paul-apostle-christ-heart-story/#respond Tue, 02 Jan 2018 16:57:58 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=28603 Ever think of St. Paul and said to yourself, “I could never be like him…”? “Paul, the Apostle of Christ: the Heart of the Story” looks to prove you wrong: no one is beyond God’s grace. The people that go out and watch this are going to say: Wow! They were sinners just like me. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/recommended-upcoming-movie-paul-apostle-christ-heart-story/feed/ 0 “Same Kind Of Different As Me” An Empowering Film About Faith and Friendship https://catholic-link.org/same-kind-of-different-as-me-empowering-film-faith-friendship/ https://catholic-link.org/same-kind-of-different-as-me-empowering-film-faith-friendship/#respond Sun, 22 Oct 2017 03:25:24 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=26583 “Same Kind of Different As Me“, released in theaters on October 20th, is based on the book that tells the incredibly inspiring true story of Debbie and Ron Hall and their relationship with Denver Moore, a homeless man. When trouble arises in their marriage, Debbie (played by Renee Zellweger) responds with grace and a spirit of determination […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/same-kind-of-different-as-me-empowering-film-faith-friendship/feed/ 0 You’re Going To Want To Watch “Fatima: The Musical” Again And Again https://catholic-link.org/fatima-the-musical-share-production/ https://catholic-link.org/fatima-the-musical-share-production/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2017 15:34:55 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=26409 Michael Cygan, recent graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, has been working on Fatima: The Musical for the past four years. In partnership with the Morning Star Family Holy Hour and Daybreak Television Productions, the performance premiered on YouTube on October 12th, 2017. The script is based on the writing of Lucia, one of the Fatima visionaries, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/fatima-the-musical-share-production/feed/ 0 Classic Movie Recommendation: “Dead Poets Society” (1989) https://catholic-link.org/movie-recommendation-dead-poets-society/ https://catholic-link.org/movie-recommendation-dead-poets-society/#respond Fri, 06 Oct 2017 14:33:28 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=26118 When we make a list of the now deceased actor Robin Williams’ movies, surely one of the first to appear will be “Dead Poets Society”. It’s without a doubt a classic. The story is a simple one: John Keating (Robin Williams) is a literature professor who, through poetry, inspires his students from the prestigious Welton […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/movie-recommendation-dead-poets-society/feed/ 0 Millennial Catholics Are Revolutionizing Film With The “8BEATS” Project https://catholic-link.org/millennial-catholics-are-revolutionizing-film-with-the-8beats-project/ https://catholic-link.org/millennial-catholics-are-revolutionizing-film-with-the-8beats-project/#respond Sun, 01 Oct 2017 15:20:57 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=25923 Seventy of the top Catholic filmmakers throughout the US and Canada are coming together to create an 8-part anthology film exploring the Beatitudes and connecting one of the most beautiful teachings of Christ to the experience of human life. “The Church was once the great influencer of culture through talented artists, painters, sculptors, philosophers, and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/millennial-catholics-are-revolutionizing-film-with-the-8beats-project/feed/ 0 Why Are Christian Movies So Bad…And What Can We Do About It? https://catholic-link.org/what-can-we-do-about-bad-christian-movies/ https://catholic-link.org/what-can-we-do-about-bad-christian-movies/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:54:32 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=25768 Too often Christian movies follow the same pattern: a mildly interesting story with two-dimensional characters reciting faith-centric messages. If that’s the best that art by believers can offer, we’re in real trouble. The success of movies recent Christian movies indicates that there’s a real market for this genre of films. It makes sense that people […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/what-can-we-do-about-bad-christian-movies/feed/ 0 How “Spiderman” Shows Us That God Is In The Awkward https://catholic-link.org/spiderman-shows-god-in-the-awkward/ https://catholic-link.org/spiderman-shows-god-in-the-awkward/#respond Fri, 01 Sep 2017 01:25:33 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=23142 I just watched the new Spiderman movie, and it did not disappoint! This movie was different from the rest because it wasn’t about his origin story. In this movie, he’s already had his powers for some time. In fact, as far as timeline goes, it comes after the Captain America: Civil War movie. So he’s […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/spiderman-shows-god-in-the-awkward/feed/ 0 Most Women Believe Lies About Beauty And Identity https://catholic-link.org/speaking-to-sparrows-an-incredibly-powerful-new-film-defeating-the-lies-that-women-believe/ https://catholic-link.org/speaking-to-sparrows-an-incredibly-powerful-new-film-defeating-the-lies-that-women-believe/#respond Wed, 30 Aug 2017 14:29:21 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22995 4PM Media (The Wild Goose, The Vigil Project) has partnered with Project Light to produce a powerful film that addresses many of the struggles that women in our society today must confront. The world has set such unrealistic standards of beauty, success, and happiness, and too many women are believing the lie. Speaking to Sparrows […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/speaking-to-sparrows-an-incredibly-powerful-new-film-defeating-the-lies-that-women-believe/feed/ 0 “The Confession”: Winner Of Best Short Film At The International Catholic Film Festival https://catholic-link.org/the-confession-winner-best-short-film-international-catholic-film-festival/ https://catholic-link.org/the-confession-winner-best-short-film-international-catholic-film-festival/#respond Sun, 13 Aug 2017 21:30:47 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22998 This short film has an incredibly powerful and impactful message. “The Confession” by John LaRaw from South Korea was the Winner of  Best Short Film at the International Catholic Film Festival. “The Confession” tells the story of a young priest who listens as an elderly man confesses to the sin of a murder he committed twenty […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-confession-winner-best-short-film-international-catholic-film-festival/feed/ 0 5 Truths About Christian Life That The Bourne Trilogy Reminded Me Of https://catholic-link.org/5-truths-christian-life-bourne-trilogy/ https://catholic-link.org/5-truths-christian-life-bourne-trilogy/#respond Fri, 04 Aug 2017 15:13:45 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22788 It’s true that movies about spies, shootings, and chases (like the Bourne Trilogy) have little to do with the faith. Nevertheless, it’s good to try to analyze if, at any part of the movie, there are any good elements worth rescuing. Not long ago, I watched for the first time the three movies (from the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-truths-christian-life-bourne-trilogy/feed/ 0 This Girl Thought She Could Have An Easy Life Without Any Consequences, But… (The Ending Will Surprise You!) https://catholic-link.org/easy-life-without-consequences/ https://catholic-link.org/easy-life-without-consequences/#respond Tue, 25 Jul 2017 19:29:56 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22482 Who hasn’t ever wished to have a magic wand or a fairy godmother to do our homework assignments, take that horrible test for us, or simply make our problems disappear? In the video we present today, an amusing little wooden doll makes all this possible… and yes, for a brief moment makes us believe in […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/easy-life-without-consequences/feed/ 0 Perseverance, Friendship, Study, And Trust: Why You Should See “Big Hero 6” https://catholic-link.org/big-hero-6-recommended-movie/ https://catholic-link.org/big-hero-6-recommended-movie/#respond Fri, 30 Jun 2017 15:22:35 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22119 We recommend this apostolic movie for families, CCD, and youth groups. It’s clean fun, full of hopeful themes and relatable storylines. Being a 14-year-old orphan and teenager, and above all, a genius who’s already finished high school can be very complicated. That’s Hiro Hamada’s situation at the beginning of the movie “Big Hero 6.” Fortunately, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/big-hero-6-recommended-movie/feed/ 0 A Fun Look at Routine, Vocation, and Awakening: “Stranger than Fiction” https://catholic-link.org/routine-vocation-awakening-stranger-than-fiction/ https://catholic-link.org/routine-vocation-awakening-stranger-than-fiction/#respond Thu, 22 Jun 2017 20:13:54 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=21852 *Warning: There’s a scene in this movie that doesn’t go too far, as romance is concerned, but could be inappropriate for minors. Discretion is advised* Routine, that cultural phenomenon that can take away our capacity to be amazed about things. The English Catholic author Gilbert Keith Chesterton wrote a story about routine: “Homesick at Home.” […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/routine-vocation-awakening-stranger-than-fiction/feed/ 0 “Wonder Woman” And The Feminine Hero https://catholic-link.org/wonder-woman-feminine-hero/ https://catholic-link.org/wonder-woman-feminine-hero/#respond Fri, 16 Jun 2017 19:26:54 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=21856 I recently watched the new movie, Wonder Woman, and to my surprise, it was an explosion of truth. I’m not sure what the comics say about her, what the intent of the author was, or what the intent of the director was, but the film spoke so many levels of truth, and the one I […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/wonder-woman-feminine-hero/feed/ 0 Recommended Apostolic Movie: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) https://catholic-link.org/apostolic-movie-secret-life-walter-mitty/ https://catholic-link.org/apostolic-movie-secret-life-walter-mitty/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2017 18:57:17 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=21844 Sometimes we think that our whole life has to be an endless adventure full of adrenaline and that, if it’s not this way, we are wasting our existence. What is the “quintessence” of life? We all want to achieve something in our lives so that as we approach death and reminisce over all our lived […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/apostolic-movie-secret-life-walter-mitty/feed/ 0 3 Reasons To Watch “The Case For Christ” https://catholic-link.org/3-reasons-see-case-christ/ https://catholic-link.org/3-reasons-see-case-christ/#respond Thu, 06 Apr 2017 15:48:05 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=20093 The Case for Christ on DVD has just been released and I’m so excited to be able to view this great film and discuss with both my small group Bible study and my family. I had the opportunity to watch an early screening of the film when the movie was released in theaters this past April […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/3-reasons-see-case-christ/feed/ 0 “Fearless” – A Powerful Film About The Holy Spirit That You Don’t Want To Miss https://catholic-link.org/fearless-film-about-the-holy-spirit-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/fearless-film-about-the-holy-spirit-catholic/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2017 11:59:17 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=20190 Have you ever witnessed the power of the Holy Spirit? Not many of us can say that we have actually seen a miracle occur before our very eyes. In the exciting new film about the Holy Spirit, Fearless, you will have the opportunity to watch miracles unfold as you witness Catholics join together to pray for […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/fearless-film-about-the-holy-spirit-catholic/feed/ 0 Moana: An Example Of Self-Knowledge And Selfless Heroism https://catholic-link.org/moana-a-worthwhile-example-of-self-knowledge-and-selfless-heroism/ https://catholic-link.org/moana-a-worthwhile-example-of-self-knowledge-and-selfless-heroism/#respond Sat, 17 Dec 2016 04:19:06 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=18596 Most of us are well versed in the typical Disney princess movie: Prince Charming, Damsel-in-distress, sleeping-spells, dragons, and evil witches. Belle’s bravery, Snow White’s friendliness, and Cinderella’s well-rewarded hard work aren’t diminished by the fact that they ended up with a handsome prince, but is “happily ever after” only possible with that storyline? In 2013, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/moana-a-worthwhile-example-of-self-knowledge-and-selfless-heroism/feed/ 0 A Catholic Version Of Netflix? Yes, Please! https://catholic-link.org/catholic-version-netflix-yes-please/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-version-netflix-yes-please/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2016 03:39:39 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=18531 I confess, I am a Catholic bookstore addict. My husband starts to get nervous anytime we are in the vicinity of one because he knows that without a doubt I will want to go in and do some shopping. I love all forms of Catholic media from books to movies. You can imagine my delight […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-version-netflix-yes-please/feed/ 0 Hacksaw Ridge: A Tale Of Courage And Faith In The Midst Of Violence https://catholic-link.org/hacksaw-ridge-2016-courage-faith-violence/ https://catholic-link.org/hacksaw-ridge-2016-courage-faith-violence/#respond Sat, 19 Nov 2016 03:48:38 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=18098 If you haven’t had the opportunity to see Hacksaw Ridge, I encourage you to make time this weekend to go see it in theaters. This powerful film directed by Mel Gibson tells the story of an unlikely war hero. The message of the film is clear – “Be on your guard; stand firm in the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/hacksaw-ridge-2016-courage-faith-violence/feed/ 0 What Charlie Chaplin’s Tear-Inducing Ending Taught Me About Prayer And Christianity https://catholic-link.org/what-charlie-chaplins-tear-inducing-ending-taught-about-prayer-and-christianity/ https://catholic-link.org/what-charlie-chaplins-tear-inducing-ending-taught-about-prayer-and-christianity/#respond Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:35:36 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=17851 Roger Ebert once said that if only one of Charlie Chaplin’s films could be preserved, “City Lights” (1931) must be the one. With an almost Gospel-like simplicity, it transmits a lot with little, leaving out what we often consider important to reveal only the essential. The entire movie is worth seeing, but the main elements […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/what-charlie-chaplins-tear-inducing-ending-taught-about-prayer-and-christianity/feed/ 0 Themes Of Mercy And Forgiveness In “Ben-Hur” (2016) https://catholic-link.org/ben-hur/ https://catholic-link.org/ben-hur/#respond Tue, 13 Sep 2016 03:27:03 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=16864 An updated version of the 1959 classic movie “Ben-Hur”  is currently playing in theaters across the country. The much-anticipated blockbuster hit of the summer offers many lessons for us as Christians because of the powerful testimony of faith. The film is inspired by the book Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ  written by Lew Wallace in 1880. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/ben-hur/feed/ 0 “Me Before You” (2016): A Guide to Watching it With a Vigilant Mind https://catholic-link.org/me-before-you-guide/ https://catholic-link.org/me-before-you-guide/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2016 00:31:59 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=16241 *Spoiler Alert: this commentary does not hide details about the movie.  I’m not going to lie. Despite the unfortunate pro-euthanasia end, I loved the first hour and a half of the movie. I would almost dare to affirm that the first half and the second half are two different films.  It leaves you with the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/me-before-you-guide/feed/ 1 “The Good Lie”: A Catholic Movie Review https://catholic-link.org/recommended-apostolic-movie-the-good-lie/ https://catholic-link.org/recommended-apostolic-movie-the-good-lie/#respond Tue, 28 Jun 2016 13:04:19 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=15467 Nowadays, there are less and less Hollywood movies with first class actors that leave us a great message and that can be enjoyed by the whole family. “The Good Lie” is one of those exceptions that gives you something to talk about. Directed by Philippe Falardeau (“Monsieur Lazhar”, “The Bleeder”) and starring the Oscar-winning actress […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/recommended-apostolic-movie-the-good-lie/feed/ 0 15 Bible Stories Told With Lego https://catholic-link.org/15-bible-stories-told-legos/ https://catholic-link.org/15-bible-stories-told-legos/#respond Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:50:35 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=15224 How can playing with Legos serve God? I find it amazing when a person can take a talent that seemingly has nothing to do with God and find a way to use it to bring Him glory.Knowing the amount of time that it takes to create each of these scenes makes it even more inspiring […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/15-bible-stories-told-legos/feed/ 0 “The 33” : A True Story Of Human Survival, Faith And Hope https://catholic-link.org/the-33-a-true-story-of-human-survival-faith-and-hope/ https://catholic-link.org/the-33-a-true-story-of-human-survival-faith-and-hope/#respond Fri, 06 May 2016 00:10:04 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=14541 “The 33” is a movie based on the true story of 33 men who were trapped in a copper mine for 69 days. You may recall the event from 2010 that had the whole world watching and praying for the men from Chile living 200 stories below the earth. This is a powerful story of […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-33-a-true-story-of-human-survival-faith-and-hope/feed/ 0 7 Movies That Show What Mercy Means https://catholic-link.org/7-movies-to-watch-during-the-year-of-mercy/ https://catholic-link.org/7-movies-to-watch-during-the-year-of-mercy/#respond Tue, 19 Apr 2016 02:47:51 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=14225   Watching movies can be a great way to identify themes that relate to our faith. Below I have compiled a list of films that relate to the theme of mercy.  I encourage you (even if you have seen them) to watch them as they may offer you guidance or suggestions on how you can […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/7-movies-to-watch-during-the-year-of-mercy/feed/ 0 The Young Messiah And The Challenge Of Depicting Jesus’ Childhood https://catholic-link.org/the-young-messiah-2016-the-film-that-accepts-the-challenge-of-depicting-jesus-childhood/ https://catholic-link.org/the-young-messiah-2016-the-film-that-accepts-the-challenge-of-depicting-jesus-childhood/#respond Wed, 16 Mar 2016 01:41:07 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=13689   The Young Messiah is a film that tells the story of the child Jesus on his return from Egypt as he and the Holy Family settle down in Nazareth.  This is obviously a fictional portrayal as this stage in the Lord Jesus’ life is described briefly in the Gospels.  Specifically, after Jesus is lost […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-young-messiah-2016-the-film-that-accepts-the-challenge-of-depicting-jesus-childhood/feed/ 0 4 Movies About The Life Of Jesus To Watch This Lent https://catholic-link.org/3-newly-released-shows-about-jesus-to-watch-during-lent/ https://catholic-link.org/3-newly-released-shows-about-jesus-to-watch-during-lent/#respond Tue, 08 Mar 2016 01:47:12 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=13525 It seems that Hollywood is starting to realize the power of the name of Jesus and is responding by creating more movies about the life of Jesus.  Well, maybe. At the very least, producers have certainly realized the entertainment value of the story of His Life, Death, and Resurrection.  In fact, each of the shows […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/3-newly-released-shows-about-jesus-to-watch-during-lent/feed/ 0 Full Of Grace | Catholic Movie Review https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-full-of-grace-2015/ https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-full-of-grace-2015/#respond Wed, 02 Mar 2016 03:31:46 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=13438 Over the years, there have been many films about Mary. Most of them focus on Mary during the life of Jesus, or maybe one of her apparitions. Full of Grace covers a time period that is not frequently seen in films, taking place ten years after the resurrection of Jesus. It shows the life of […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-full-of-grace-2015/feed/ 0 4 Movies That Teach Us The Definition Of Love https://catholic-link.org/4-movies-that-teach-us-the-defintion-of-love/ https://catholic-link.org/4-movies-that-teach-us-the-defintion-of-love/#respond Wed, 10 Feb 2016 03:57:22 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=13042 When people ask me, “Why do you love movies so much?”, I answer the same way every time. A film is created through the eyes of people. Meaning all the emotions in life, with their many trials and misfortunes, are portrayed by artists who have felt much of what we have felt in one way […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/4-movies-that-teach-us-the-defintion-of-love/feed/ 0 6 Reasons Why You Should See “The Intern” and Use It In Your Apostolate https://catholic-link.org/6-reasons-to-see-the-intern/ https://catholic-link.org/6-reasons-to-see-the-intern/#respond Tue, 12 Jan 2016 05:07:34 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=12579 “The Intern” begins when a successful startup company dedicated to fashion and online retail sales decides to start a program for senior citizen interns.  Ben Whittaker (played by Robert De Niro) is a 70-year-old retiree and recent widower who signs up for the program to make use of his free time and is hired almost […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/6-reasons-to-see-the-intern/feed/ 0 8 Things Star Wars and Catholicism Have In Common https://catholic-link.org/faith-and-star-wars/ https://catholic-link.org/faith-and-star-wars/#respond Sat, 19 Dec 2015 13:56:03 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=12254 A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… well perhaps not that far back, but nonetheless 40 years ago, what began as just a few simple character sketches in the recesses of George Lucas’s mind has since become a worldwide phenomenon, spanning many platforms & uniting generations under its fan base. Star Wars […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/faith-and-star-wars/feed/ 0 13 Christmas Movies For Catholics To Watch https://catholic-link.org/11-best-christmas-movies/ https://catholic-link.org/11-best-christmas-movies/#respond Sat, 12 Dec 2015 15:17:36 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=12122 The Christmas season gives us all a little extra time to relax and enjoy a good movie.  Everyone should try to set some time aside to watch at least one movie that puts you in the holiday spirit! From comedies to dramas, this list of heartwarming films will surely have you and your friends full of […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/11-best-christmas-movies/feed/ 0 10 Classic Movies That All Catholics Should See https://catholic-link.org/10-classic-movies-for-catholics/ https://catholic-link.org/10-classic-movies-for-catholics/#comments Sat, 28 Nov 2015 05:11:21 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=11840 There are a lot of good movies out there, with high production quality and deep messages, though perhaps not as many as we would like. Once in a while, a film will come along that manages to introduce us to key aspects of the Catholic faith, allowing us to glimpse timeless truths through the language […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/10-classic-movies-for-catholics/feed/ 1 Recommended Movie: Whiplash (2014) https://catholic-link.org/whiplashreview/ https://catholic-link.org/whiplashreview/#respond Sat, 24 Oct 2015 14:41:34 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=11121 Whiplash is an excellent production with a thematic background that, if it is watched with a critical eye, can lead to an interesting debate and reflection, and probably some controversy. The story revolves around a young musician, Andrew, who studies at a prestigious music academy where he aspires to develop his potential. His great talent […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/whiplashreview/feed/ 0 “The Secret To A Successful Marriage” | Pope Francis Minute https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-minute-the-secret-to-having-a-successful-relationship/ https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-minute-the-secret-to-having-a-successful-relationship/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2015 17:58:37 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=9959 The “Pope Francis Minute” is Catholic Link’s animated series on the teachings of Pope Francis.   The events portrayed in the series are fictional events based on the wisdom of our Holy Father.   In this episode, Pope Francis is speaking to a young man who has just proposed to the girl that he loves and is […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-minute-the-secret-to-having-a-successful-relationship/feed/ 1 “The Incredibles” (2004) | Catholic Movie Review https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-the-incredibles-2004/ https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-the-incredibles-2004/#respond Fri, 03 Jul 2015 18:53:26 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=9227 “The Incredibles” is an animated film that focuses on the life of a family in which all members have superhero powers. It is one of those few animated productions that has the unusual ability to reach a big range of ages with its plot, including adults. Beyond the great technique that was used to make […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-the-incredibles-2004/feed/ 0 “The Butterfly Circus”: Why Our World Needs Wonder! https://catholic-link.org/why-we-need-the-gift-of-wonder-and-how-it-can-transform-our-lives/ https://catholic-link.org/why-we-need-the-gift-of-wonder-and-how-it-can-transform-our-lives/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2015 19:24:43 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=9123 “What this world needs is a little wonder!” There are so many themes that can be unpacked from the short film, The Butterfly Circus, that it is hard to know where to begin, but maybe beginning with wonder is a start. Set in the era of the Great Depression, this short film follows the fortunes of […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/why-we-need-the-gift-of-wonder-and-how-it-can-transform-our-lives/feed/ 0 Have You Seen Pixar’s Inside Out? 5 Points To Talk About After The Movie https://catholic-link.org/have-you-seen-pixars-inside-out-5-points-to-talk-about-after-the-movie/ https://catholic-link.org/have-you-seen-pixars-inside-out-5-points-to-talk-about-after-the-movie/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:59:10 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=9050 Inside Out is the newest release from Pixar Animation Studios and Disney. We know the Pixar brand’s penchant for entertaining both children and adults, alike (Up, Monsters Inc, and Cars just to name a few), and they have certainly lived up to their reputation this time around. Inside Out is packed with emotional ups and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/have-you-seen-pixars-inside-out-5-points-to-talk-about-after-the-movie/feed/ 0 What Does The Movie “The Mission” Teach Us About Evangelizing? https://catholic-link.org/the-mission-teach-us-about-evangelizing/ https://catholic-link.org/the-mission-teach-us-about-evangelizing/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2015 16:19:19 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=9001 Evangelists? Aren’t those judgmental people who yell that you’re always sinning? Or that uber-Christian kid from high school that says one thing and does the other? This video clip from the movie The Mission illustrates a different perspective. Evangelizing doesn’t mean forcing Christ on others? Nope, that’s an unfortunate stereotype. The Jesuit priest in this […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-mission-teach-us-about-evangelizing/feed/ 0 “Beloved”: The Mystery And Meaning Of Marriage https://catholic-link.org/beloved-mystery-meaning-marriage-video/ https://catholic-link.org/beloved-mystery-meaning-marriage-video/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2015 15:26:27 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=7262 Today’s video is a sneak peek from a new series on the mystery and meaning of marriage called Beloved. Its message is clear enough, so I don’t feel the need to explain much. As a simple note, I would like to point something that I think is fundamental if we truly want to change the cultural […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/beloved-mystery-meaning-marriage-video/feed/ 0 “Calvary”: A Good Irish Priest In The Aftermath Of Sex Scandals https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-calvary-a-good-irish-priest-in-the-aftermath-of-sex-scandals-calvary-for-older-audiences/ https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-calvary-a-good-irish-priest-in-the-aftermath-of-sex-scandals-calvary-for-older-audiences/#respond Fri, 19 Sep 2014 22:44:52 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=5736 A painful walk in the dark, with a few dashes of light humor or just plain oddity, Calvary lays out the drama of a good priest in an impossible world. The religious sensibility in Ireland lays in ruins after the sex abuse scandals, yet the human heart never ceases to long for God. Filmed upon the backdrop […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-calvary-a-good-irish-priest-in-the-aftermath-of-sex-scandals-calvary-for-older-audiences/feed/ 0 How To Be A Great Parent In One Easy Step! https://catholic-link.org/how-to-be-a-great-parent-in-one-easy-step/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-be-a-great-parent-in-one-easy-step/#respond Thu, 11 Sep 2014 19:25:24 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=5622 Handle with Care combines factual information with parenting experiencing to take a light-hearted look at how to care for a newborn baby. A Deeper Look at Being a Parent Of course, if anyone thought parenting was a matter of completing a checklist like this one, people wouldn’t worry so much about having children. Yes, babies […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-to-be-a-great-parent-in-one-easy-step/feed/ 0 Parable Reenacted: Jesus Heals A Paralyzed Man https://catholic-link.org/parable-reenacted-jesus-heals-a-paralyzed-man-mark-21-12/ https://catholic-link.org/parable-reenacted-jesus-heals-a-paralyzed-man-mark-21-12/#respond Sat, 06 Sep 2014 22:18:36 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=5495 n this contemporary re-enactment of Mark 2:1-12, we see the need for us to bring each other to Christ for forgiveness and healing. And again he entered into Capharnaum after some days. And it was heard that he was in the house. And many came together, so that there was no room: no, not even […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/parable-reenacted-jesus-heals-a-paralyzed-man-mark-21-12/feed/ 0 Regarding Henry (1991) Reminds Us of Life’s Essentials https://catholic-link.org/movie-recommendation-regarding-henry/ https://catholic-link.org/movie-recommendation-regarding-henry/#respond Thu, 31 Jul 2014 20:38:47 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=4943 Among the films starring Harrison Ford- best known for his roles as Han Solo and Indiana Jones – Regarding Henry (1991) is possibly one of his least well-known films. Directed by Mike Nichols and written by a young J.J. Abrams – later famous for producing Alias and Lost – the movie, without great aspirations, offers interesting points […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/movie-recommendation-regarding-henry/feed/ 0 This Is An Example Of The Kind Of Love That Every Human Longs For https://catholic-link.org/what-does-it-mean-to-live-the-gospel/ https://catholic-link.org/what-does-it-mean-to-live-the-gospel/#respond Sun, 22 Sep 2013 13:13:58 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=3543 What does it mean to live the Gospel? We are encouraged to do it all the time in sermons, but how does a person do this? It starts with looking away from ourselves, looking at others, looking with love. This video is a beautiful example of the power of looking at others and not at […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/what-does-it-mean-to-live-the-gospel/feed/ 0 A Hilarious Video About The Difficulties Of Communication Between Guys And Girls https://catholic-link.org/captatio-hilarious-video-on-the-difficulties-of-communication-between-guys-and-girls/ https://catholic-link.org/captatio-hilarious-video-on-the-difficulties-of-communication-between-guys-and-girls/#respond Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:41:37 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=3091 Communication is extremely important in any relationship. One of the greatest challenges is to be able and willing to step continually outside one’s proper paradigms so as to understand what the other person says from their viewpoint, from their life experience. Today’s video, in a very graphic and humorous way, reminds us that people think differently and without […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/captatio-hilarious-video-on-the-difficulties-of-communication-between-guys-and-girls/feed/ 0 Les Miserables: The Cross As A Way Of Salvation https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-the-les-miserables-2012-the-cross-as-a-way-of-salvation/ https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-the-les-miserables-2012-the-cross-as-a-way-of-salvation/#respond Thu, 16 May 2013 10:58:46 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=2921 Over the years there have been many adaptations of the monumental work of Victor Hugo‘s Les Miserables. These include a musical adaptation originally presented in 1980 in France, which later was translated into several languages. The major motion picture we are discussing, directed by Tom Hooper and starring renowned actors like Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-the-les-miserables-2012-the-cross-as-a-way-of-salvation/feed/ 0 “Drop Box”: Rescuing The Unwanted Babies Of South Korea https://catholic-link.org/drop-box-rescuing-the-unwanted-babies-of-south-korea/ https://catholic-link.org/drop-box-rescuing-the-unwanted-babies-of-south-korea/#respond Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:42:52 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=2520 In today’s video, 22-year-old film producer Brian Ivee undertakes a new documentary “The Drop Box.” It recounts the story of a South Korean Pastor Lee Jongrak who decided to do something about the hundreds of unwanted babies that are abandoned on the streets of Seoul, South Korea, every year. This is the trailer fo the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/drop-box-rescuing-the-unwanted-babies-of-south-korea/feed/ 0 Apostolic Movie Recommendation: Hugo (2011) https://catholic-link.org/apostolic-movie-recommendation-hugo-2011/ https://catholic-link.org/apostolic-movie-recommendation-hugo-2011/#respond Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:26:07 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=1548 Hugo is an interesting and entertaining movie which offers many topics for discussion. Based on the novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick, the plot revolves around a boy, Hugo, and his search for answers following his father’s death. Hugo meets Georges Méliès, a real-life cinema pioneer and the central character in the film, […]

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