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Inspiring Movies: Sea power, Desert Power, Spirit Power

Inspiring Movies: Sea power, Desert Power, Spirit Power

by Raj Vijayakumar, SJ | Mar 13, 2026 | Film, Pop Culture    ~ Approx. 3 mins

A favorite film of mine is Dune Part One, directed by Denis Villeneuve and based on the book by Frank Herbert. I’ve watched the film at least five times and, after the latest watch, I wondered why it still resonates with me after all these years? I’d like to suggest...
Afraid to sing in public? You’ve got to see CODA

Afraid to sing in public? You’ve got to see CODA

by Myles Kelley, SJ | Feb 9, 2022 | Film, Pop Culture    ~ Approx. 3 mins

A Jesuit friend of mine and I often trade movie recommendations— “magnanimity movies,” we call them. These movies open and tug at the heart and are usually best watched alone. I made the mistake of watching one such movie on a plane and have never been more grateful...

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In Matthew 13, Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to a great net with a great catch—but the bad fish must be thrown out. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ reflects that the task of the Christian today is to similarly separate the good from the bad voices in our hearts. Based on 17th Sunday OT.

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