Sin, the horror of chance, and maybe a little hope in “Annihilation,” a book by Jeff VanderMeer. Made into a film by Alex Garland starring Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac. Currently streaming on Amazon Prime.
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Entering the World of Disney With Your Imagination
Kingdom Hearts III has connections to Ignatian Spirituality? It’s all about the imagination.
Prayer May Be Frightening
Does the thought of prayer give you a scare? Don’t worry – God can work with that.
How do nuns watch the Super Bowl? A look at #SuperBowlintheConvent
Nuns on Twitter were easily more entertaining than Sunday’s Super Bowl. Hear what they had to say.
Podcasting Priests?!
An interview with the host of a Catholic podcast you should know.
Religion & Love in “If Beale Street Could Talk”
Unplanned pregnancy. Family reactions. This Oscar-worthy movie looks at the gray areas of life.
“They Shall Not Grow Old”: Comrades Through Time
An intimate and personal WWI documentary from “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson.
“Men in Black” and Ignatian Spirituality
How a 21-year old movie is helping one high school teacher practice Ignatian Spirituality.
TJP Reads: Book Recommendations of 2018 and 2019
Books are on the rise – here’s what we’re reading.
“Roma”: An Invitation Into Our Memory
Netflix film “Roma”: Oscar-worthy and Ignatian