Come & See Discernment Weekend May 22 -25, 2009

Last updated on: May 2, 2009 at 9:09 am By Sister Rose

I know that most readers of this blog may not be discerning a vocation to religous life (that is, to become a nun) but on the chance that you might be, or know someone who is in discernment, I am posting this information about a Come & See we, the Daughters of St. Paul, are sponsoring here at our Culver City location over Memorial Day weekend. See contact information below. Blessings! R What: DISCERNMENT RETREAT with prayer–talks–sharing–Eucharistic adoration–silence–discernment helps—community... Read more

Language of Logos (great media literacy test/lesson)

Last updated on: May 2, 2009 at 8:48 am By Sister Rose

One of my colleagues, Tim Welch, from the diocese of St. Cloud, MN, who attended the NACMP/NCCL conferences with us in Detroit (Nat’l Assoc. of Catechetical Media Professionals, www.nacmp.org and the Nat’l Conference for Catechetical Leadership, www.nccl.org), sent around this terrific logo analysis/test today: The Language of Logos in Graphic Design (BTW, we just saw the film Cast Away , with Tom Hanks, for our April Movie Bible Night. As you may recall, FedEx features very strongly in the film as... Read more

Readers Theater: Spotlight on Saints

Last updated on: May 2, 2009 at 7:14 am By Sister Rose

This recent publication from the Daughters of St. Paul, Pauline Books and Media, is a real treat for kids from about grade 3 through grade 5 or 6 – and their teachers. It is “easy” theater, that is, all it requires is the ability to read. The book blends various character traits with decision-making and refers to a life of a saint to shed light on appropriate behavior choices today. If the class moves from “readers theater” to “real theater”... Read more

“Eye on Entertainment” Film/TV Reviews May 2009

Last updated on: May 1, 2009 at 9:25 am By Sister Rose

Here is a link to my film/TV review column in St. Anthony Messenger magazine (a national Catholic monthly): Eye on Entertainment May 2009 A Certified Life By Sister Rose Pacatte, F.S.P. Q U I C K S C A N SUNSHINE CLEANING THE SONG OF SPARROWS DUPLICITY FRANZ JÄGERSTÄTTER: A MAN OF CONSCIENCE THE FINAL INCH GREY GARDENS STRANDED: THE ANDES PLANE CRASH SURVIVORS PLANET GREEN FILM CAPSULES CATHOLIC CLASSIFICATIONS Read more

“Departures” Wins SIGNIS Jury Award at FilmFest DC

Last updated on: April 30, 2009 at 4:18 am By Sister Rose

DEPARTURES TAKES FIRST SIGNIS JURY AWARD AT FILMFEST DC WASHINGTON, DC – A Japanese film, Departures, has received an award for its “reverence for human dignity” from SIGNIS, the official international Catholic communications organization, according to Frank Frost, jury chair. Departures, literally translated from its Japanese title, Okuribito, as “one who sees people off,” combines serious drama with human foibles comedy to tell the story of an orchestral musician who loses his job in an economic downturn. Returning to his... Read more

Cruel and Unusual: A book about television, punishment and God – AMERICA review

Last updated on: April 25, 2009 at 4:09 am By Sister Rose

I just got the May 4th online version of AMERICA (www.AmericaMagazine.org) and this book review of “Cruel and Unusual: the Culture of Punishment in America” authored by Anne Marie Cusac, caught my eye. You usually have to be a subscriber to access the entire issue online, but during April and May anyone can – you just have to register and log in. In view of how many crime and punishment shows populate (literally) television’s landscape, this could be an important book.... Read more

SIGNIS To Hold First Film Jury at a US Festival – Filmfest DC

Last updated on: April 24, 2009 at 2:30 am By Sister Rose

SIGNIS To Hold First Film Jury at a US Festival – Filmfest DC Washington DC, April 15, 2009 (SIGNIS) – SIGNIS is holding its first international film Jury at an American film festival, Filmfest DC, in Washington, DC. The Jury will begin with the festival opening on April 16, 2009, culminating in the awarding of the SIGNIS Prize on April 26. The award will honour the film that the SIGNIS Jury selects as best celebrating human values in a diverse... Read more

Going to the NCCL in Detroit? See you there (maybe!)

Last updated on: April 23, 2009 at 12:35 pm By Sister Rose

I will be presenting a workshop on Wednesday morning, April 29th entitled: Household Saints or Desperate Housewives: is there anything holy or redeeming about the women of Wisteria Lane? The Secret Life of the American Teenager and Hannah Montana may be among Disney’s most popular ‘tween and teen girl shows, but what else are our girls watching? The women of Wisteria Lane consistently wins the 18-49 year-old demographic (along with Grey’s Anatomy) and have a significant teen audience as well.... Read more

The Stoning of Soyaya M. comment on the trailer

Last updated on: April 23, 2009 at 11:22 am By Sister Rose

From the Producer of THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST Watch the Trailer >> Tell us what you think … CLICK HERE >> Want to let others know about this? Forward this weblog address to your friends: www.sisterrose.wordpress.com ____ This opportunity to view the trailer and comment is from Grace Hill Media. I have seen the film and I think it is an important human rights story as well as a heartbreaking tale of what is happening today... Read more

Corpus Christi email rumor is false – but a documentary about it is coming out mid-2011

Last updated on: April 23, 2009 at 8:01 am By Sister Rose

From About.com 2011 UPDATE: In mid-2011 a documentary film will be released chronicling a touring production of Terrence McNally’s stage play Corpus Christi. The play does, in fact, depict Jesus Christ as a gay man. However, the film is NOT the play, but a documentary about it. Important distinction. The documentary film is entitled Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption. You may want to check out this site that explains Urban Legends, Gay Jesus, Corpus Christi Play, why people react to rumors... Read more