Lights Camera Faith C (Opa) Contributor(s): Malone, Peter (Author), Pacatte, Rose (Author) |
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ISBN: 0819845019 ISBN-13: 9780819845016 Publisher: Pauline Books & Media OUR PRICE: $9.86 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2003 Annotation: Faith and life come together in this unique approach to the lectionary. Each Sunday's readings are seen through the lens of a particular movie that highlights themes or issues emphasized in the Gospel. It proposes practical points for reflection, conversation and personal growth, in addition to insightful film analysis. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Inspirational - Religion | Christian Rituals & Practice - General |
Dewey: 261.57 |
Physical Information: 1.01" H x 6.72" W x 8.86" (1.78 lbs) 512 pages |
Themes: - Theometrics - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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Publisher Description: Malone and Pacatte create a dialogue between Scripture and film, engaging faith through culture and culture through faith in this exciting series. This volume provides a fresh take on the Scriptures through the lens of popular movies such as: About Schmidt, Good Will Hunting, Chariots of Fire, The Green Mile, On the Waterfront, A Few Good Men, and more. A movie synopsis, film commentary, film dialogue with the Sunday Scriptures, points for reflection and conversation, and suggested prayers are included. |
Contributor Bio(s): Pacatte, Rose: - Sister Rose is a Daughter of St. Paul, a media literacy education specialist, and the founding director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies in Culver City, CA where she teaches courses on media literacy for catechists and adults. A world traveler, she gives presentations and courses on media literacy around the globe. She has a BA in Liberal Arts with concentrations in catechetics and communications, an MEd in Media Studies from the Institute of Education, University of London, UK, and a Certificate in Pastoral Communication from the University of Dayton. She is an award winning author and co-author of books on film and scripture and media literacy education. Her most recent book is "Martin Sheen: Pilgrim on the Way" (2015). |