VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The Vatican has published a free downloadable book of Pope Francis’ prayers and homilies responding to the trial and suffering of the coronavirus pandemic. Titled “Strong in the Face of Tribulation”, the book also contains suggestions for Catholics who are unable to receive the sacraments due to restrictive measures to prevent … Read More about Vatican publishes free book in response to pandemic
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Action galore in lockdown
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Short book on God is well-delivered lecture for laity
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Making sense of lockdown
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TWEETING WITH GOD by Fr Michel Remery. (Freedom Publishing Books, Melbourne, 2017). 432pp $39.00AUD (Manual $19.95AUD 56pp) Reviewed by Sr SIAN OWEN, RSJ
The theatricality of the Catholic liturgy is a natural lure for filmmakers, whether their intentions are honourable or subversive.
EVERY PARENT’S BATTLE: A Family Guide to Resisting Pornography by Dan S. Spencer III. Our Sunday Visitor Publishing (Huntington, Indiana, 2017). 175 pp., $14.95. Reviewed by DANIEL MULHALL.
The nine nominations for best motion picture in the Hollywood Academy Awards don’t tell the full story of last year’s viewing. The same applies to the Baftas, the British equivalent of the Oscars.
Movies “based on actual events” are often sure bets in the annual Hollywood awards season.
From his role as British naval secretary during the ill-fated Gallipoli landings, his leadership in World War II to the partition of India in 1947, Sir Winston Churchill has been the predominant personality among this year’s films.
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