Sr Tracy Dugas, FSP, and friends made this for our annual dinner-dance fundraiser held last Saturday night at St. Augustine’s in Culver City. Enjoy! (Have we got talent, or what?) Here are the lyrics: Original Song written by Patrick Dwyer and Sr. Tracey Dugas Sung by Patrick Dwyer Background Vocals by Sr. Tracey Dugas The Pauline Family Song Now Sister Rose she always knows about the latest movies YO and writes reviews excessively about faith hope and charity Jeopardy just... Read more
The worst riots in urban U.S. history, or civil unrest as some prefer to call them, erupted on April 29, 1992, a reaction to the acquittal of four white Los Angeles policemen for using excessive force in apprehending a black motorist, Rodney King. Racism and brutality, the lack of opportunities, poverty, historical and current official negligence on the part of the city governance and police, and reverse racism, all these socially flammable realities contributed to the 1992 Los Angeles riots.... Read more
AMISH GRACE was viewed by more than 4 million viewers yesterday making it the highest rated Lifetime movie premiere ever. It won all demographics (meaning more than women). AMISH GRACE will air again this Thursday and Saturday: check local listings. For those asking about the DVD, it is in the works (this was planned from the beginning; will post the release date when it is available.) Read more
AMISH GRACE, premieres tonight on the LMN (8ET/5PT). I just received this list of reviews for the Lifetime television movie with a note from the executive producer, Larry A. Thompson, expressing hope that “… tonight’s broadcast will inspire many and awaken them to the healing powers of faith and forgiveness.” This is a story for all seasons, but what a way to begin Holy Week and Passover. You have time to set your TiVo’s and DVR’s if you won’t be at home or... Read more
Every year Cornerstone Media releases a CD of the traditional Stations of the Cross complimented by a brief selection from a pop song that reflects the themes of prayer and life. Actually, it comes with a whole kit of resources. I listened to this year’s CD on the way home from the Religious Education Congress last Sunday. What a way to make holy the task of driving for an hour in Los Angeles traffic. As I listened and prayed I... Read more
Kimberly Williams-Paisley in “Amish Grace” Amish Grace: A Time for Forgiveness Television movie review by Sr. Rose Pacatte, FSP On Palm Sunday, March 28, the Lifetime Movie Network will premiere a made-for-television film about the October 2, 2006 shootings of ten Amish schoolgirls in Nickel Mines, PA: “Amish Grace”. Five of the girls, aged 6-13, died at the hand of an “English” milkman, that is, non-Amish, known to all the children. Charles Carl Roberts, 32, took his own life as... Read more
<a href=”http://”> It is with great enthusiasm that you are invited to share in the experience of the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress 2010. A NEW AND EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE CONGRESS FROM YOUR HOME OR OFFICE FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD! We know that not everyone can make it to this annual event of over 40,000 Catholics, so we are hoping to bring the event to you this year. Simply, login to ... Read more
Check out the film slate at The City of Angels Film Festival There will also be an alternative track Founder’s Forays into Film Saturday, March 13 hosted by the City of Angels Film Festival co-founder, Scott D. Young. Theater 3, Directors Guild of America 1 pm FOR THE LOVE OF MOVIES Director, Gerald Peary Documentary on the (melo)dramatic story of film criticism “a fascinating look at the vibrant personalities who changed the way we look at film” Chris Gore Screening... Read more
Very impressive online access to some fantastic movies…. www.OpenCulture.com Read more
I predict a girl singer will win this season; and so far Lilly is my favorite, though there are four others (at least) who are really good. Go girls! Read more
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