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Finding God in Music and Movies

What if a trip to the movies or a turn of the radio dial was an experience of God?

Posted on December 1, 2015 by CaseyOFM

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A Christian Lens on “Cloud Atlas”

“Our lives are not our own. From womb to tomb, we are bound to others. Past and present. And by each crime and every kindness, we birth our future.” Last weekend, a few of the student friars watched… Read More

Calvary: A Call for Repentence

The following contains spoilers to the movie Calvary (2014). Last night, I went to the movies with two of my classmates to see Calvary. Last night, I was hit by a train in the theatre. Calvary is about the turmoil of… Read More

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Posted on September 1, 2014 by CaseyOFM

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Franciscan Film Society

I find much of what is considered popular “Christian” movies to be lacking. Besides the obvious theological problems raised by movies portraying Jesus as some sterilized hippy that simply wants everyone to be happy, God as an impersonal… Read More

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Posted on January 11, 2014 by CaseyOFM

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Breaking In The Habit

Reflections of a Friar in Training

Finding God in Music and Movies

A Christian Lens on “Cloud Atlas”

Calvary: A Call for Repentence

Franciscan Film Society