Sr. Rose’s Oscar Picks for Best Picture 2013

February 19, 2013 By 1 Comment
Lincoln-Movie-

I think Lincoln should win this category, but don't be surprised if Silver Linings, Argo, Les Miz, or Zero Dark Thirty actually do take home Oscar. A real surprise would be Django Unchained. Argo – The best performance in Ben Affleck’s political thriller is by Alan Arkin who plays a Hollywood producer dedicated to making a great fake movie to provide a cover for a CIA agent, played by Ben Affleck, who poses as a Canadian filmmaker, to rescue six members of the US diplomatic staff from … [Read more...]

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Catholic Comedy Night Update July 11

July 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Sister Rose’s blog reaches 500,000 hits today

June 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Since I moved my blog to Wordpress on October 5, 2008 I never dreamed of 500.000 hits or page views. In this day of YouTube videos getting a million hits in a day or an hour, this half million in three years eight months, an average of 300 hits a day with 2,900 in one day in 2010, does not seem like much in the virtual scheme of things. Yet it provides me with a motive of thanksgiving for the Internet and the gift of communication between God's people the world over and who knows? Maybe the … [Read more...]

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Hope&Joy Communication and Culture program begins!

October 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Hi everyone! I am so happy to be here in South Africa again, to be part of a two-year program to prepare for the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Second Vatican Council. I will only be here for a month, however! Please visit my blog at the National Catholic Reporter for updates.   … [Read more...]

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Sister Rose YouTube Channel

July 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago I began reviewing current films for American Catholic.org It is the online, continually updated version of St. Anthony Messenger. I am also doing a weekly "Faith & Media: segment for American Catholic Radio on the Franciscan Media site Stop by and visit!! Here's my review of the new Harry Potter film. To subscribe to these weekly updates, visit http://www.Youtube.com/sisterroseACO   … [Read more...]

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Religious Education Congress 2011: A vibrant human mosaic

March 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The labyrinth   ANAHEIM, CALIF. -- Ask anyone who participated in the Religious Education Congress March 17-20 how they would describe the event in terms of art, and they will tell you: It’s the people. Ask author/speaker Jesuit Fr. James Martin and he will tell you that the congress -- not Disneyland across the street -- is the happiest place on earth. Charity Sr. Edith Prendergast, who heads the Los Angeles archdiocese’s Office for Religious Education, told me that she loves the … [Read more...]

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Faith on Your iPod: Introduction to Media Literacy, Saturday Nov 6, 2010 at LMU

October 4, 2010 By 1 Comment

Media literacy education, or media mindfulness, is about learning skills to navigate popular, media culture through the dual lens of faith and critical thinking. Media literacy leads to media mindfulness: thoughtful media choices for intentional living. Media literacy provides a values-based strategy based on social analysis and theological reflection to build character and contribute to culture and vital citizenship. Media literacy education in the faith community explores Church … [Read more...]

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100 Inspiring Ways to Use Social Media in Classroom

August 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment

100 Inspiring Ways to Use Social Media in Classroom Cannot recall if I posted this before, so just in case! … [Read more...]

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Think “social media” is a fad? Think again

May 24, 2010 By 1 Comment

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How to Write Your Social Media Plan in 8 Steps

May 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Click here for How to Write Your Social Media Plan. Very clear and helpful. … [Read more...]

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