Arts

Playwright presents the Catholic Church, world in human terms

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 06:08:36 -0500

How much truth does it take to really set us free? A young journalist, a Latin American cardinal and the ghosts of his past set out to answer this difficult question about sin and redemption on the eve of a conclave that could well see the cardinal elected pope in the new play Omission.

Producer Pete Shilaimon captures his faith in films

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 06:08:41 -0500

If faith is meant for all people, then it is also meant for the box office.

Priest follows the trail of three wise men

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Mon, 25 Dec 2017 16:00:52 -0500

When the story of Jesus’ birth is told in the same breath as the story of Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman, it��Ƶapp easy for the greatest story ever told to lose its weight as historical truth.

Sermon on the screen: Priest plays himself in 'Lady Bird'

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 18:36:47 -0500

WASHINGTON – Part of a voice-over in the trailer for "Lady Bird" – playing over scenes from the movie and in between dialogue – comes from a homily delivered to Catholic high school students attending a school Mass in the beginning of the movie.

Nativity story takes a look at the wild side

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 11:29:28 -0500

The story of Christmas has long been a classic.

Seeing the nativity story from the animals’ point of view … well, that��Ƶapp another story altogether, though the director of animated film The Star has hopes for it becoming a classic, too.

Poetry book a bittersweet dream come true

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:12:21 -0500

It was always Rani Rivera��Ƶapp dream to become a published poet, much like her mother Patria. What she didn’t know was that her dream would come true after her own death.

Granddaughter sheds fresh light on Dorothy Day

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:48:54 -0500

Opening up the family vault for public scrutiny is never easy, even when your grandmother is considered a saint by many people.

'mother!' adds new twist on God and Bible

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 10:29:42 -0400

Darren Aronofsky��Ƶapp latest film mother! has certainly stirred up a storm, and no wonder. It features murder, point-blank executions, incinerations and the killing and devouring of a child.

Art showcases migrant journey at Nuit Blanche

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 17:25:15 -0400

From darkness into light.

For students at Msgr. Fraser College, that imagery depicts a migrant��Ƶapp journey to a new land. And it was the central theme of an indoor art installation students created for Toronto��Ƶapp annual Nuit Blanche all-night festival.

Singer finds strength in life of St. Thérèse

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 09:00:06 -0400

Josie Grossi was 20 years old when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in May 1987. Her doctors didn’t give her much hope. They told her there was no known cure. There wasn’t any medication that could slow down the deterioration of her central nervous system and eventually, she would need a wheelchair.