John Wick: Chapter 4 will be released tomorrow. In anticipation, Jose proposes something you might not have considered: the film’s excessive use of Catholic imagery.
All posts by José Dueño Gorbea, SJ
José is a Jesuit from San Juan, Puerto Rico. He joined the Jesuits after graduating from New York University. He spent his first two years as a Jesuit in the Dominican Republic and then later went on to study philosophy at Centre Sèvres in Paris. He has also worked at America Media and has taught at the Colegio San Ignacio in Puerto Rico. He is currently studying theology at Boston College. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, watching movies, running and playing guitar.
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On HBO’s Euphoria, Young People React to the Malaise of Modernity
Watching Emmy-nominee Euphoria, José found himself ruminating on the work of an influential philosopher. Decades ago, he diagnosed the problems facing Zendaya’s character and others.
I was anxious, then I remembered God created me to adore, not to work
Watching Netflix’s new Don’t Look Up, Jose was reminded of a time when he was overwhelmed by stress. He found solace where the Magi did: in Adoration.
When I Stopped Drinking, I Started Running. God Found Me.
As many Americans head out for a Turkey Trot, José Dueño, SJ, reflects on how training for a marathon became a spiritual journey for him.