June 21, 2007
Catholic issues with The Nativity
The Hollywood movie, The Nativity, is clearly a flawed portrayal of the birth of Christ. And I thought it was worth pointing out some of the bigger problems the movie has in case you hear questions about it. Overall a...Posted by jay at 08:27 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
February 17, 2007
BOOK REVIEW: Mr. Blue by Myles Connolly
Loyola Press has been reprinting classic Catholic literature for a couple of years now. And they’re doing an excellent job at selecting the books! I just read Mr. Blue by Myles Connolly, which is one of their “Loyola Classics” selections....Posted by jay at 10:09 AM | Comments (2) | TrackBack
December 01, 2006
MOVIE REVIEW: Mother Teresa
It is not very often that I write about movies, mainly because there are so few worth writing about, but this evening my wife and I watched a film that I was compelled to recommend to as many people as...Posted by jay at 11:41 PM | Comments (2) | TrackBack
October 26, 2006
Taking a Day Off
Recently Jay and I, with three of my brothers, took a day off to go to the mountains. It was fun with lots of fellowship, hiking, and a good meal to wrap up the day. It was a nice change...Posted by jay at 10:43 AM | Comments (2) | TrackBack
October 16, 2006
Is FoxFaith a Studio we can Believe in?
As an avid consumer of Catholic and Christian media, I'm excited to see the turn FoxFaith has made towards quality Christian movies. And from everything I'm reading, it seems to be a serious attempt by a major movie studio to...Posted by jay at 06:06 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
October 06, 2006
Catholic Movie Reviews
I know my family is always looking for more Catholic reviews of movies and media, but it typically isn't easy to find. However, I was introduced to Plugged In Online the other day. It has started as an excellent place...Posted by jay at 08:18 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
August 01, 2006
BOOK REVIEW: The Philosophy of Tolkien, The Worldview Behind The Lord of the Rings
Well Peter Kreeft has done it again...this time tackling one of my favorite topics, i.e. Tolkien. In The Philosophy of Tolkien, The Worldview Behind The Lord of the Rings , Kreeft skillfully explores all the fundamental philosophical ideas or, better...Posted by jay at 12:03 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
May 09, 2006
Casting Call for Catholic Actors and Actresses
St. Luke Productions is looking for actors and actresses to fill a touring part. They have three roles: Actress to play St. Therese Actor to play Jesus and St. Francis of Assisi Two stage managers to operate lights and sound...Posted by jay at 09:27 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
March 04, 2006
BOOK REVIEW: Without Roots: The West, Relativism, Christianity, Islam by Joseph Ratzinger and Marcello Pera
I just finished reading a fascinating book that came about before Joseph Ratzinger was named Pope Benedict XVI. Called Without Roots: The West, Relativism, Christianity, Islam, it actually came about through two talks given by the authors in close proximity...Posted by jay at 10:06 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
February 22, 2006
BOOK REVIEW: Edmund Campion by Evelyn Waugh
My wife gave me Edmund Campion for Valentines Day (I’ve wanted it for a while) and I just finished this short biography of St. Edmund Campion. In our time, religion has taken on some similarities to religion in pre-reformation England:...Posted by jay at 09:53 PM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
February 07, 2006
Reading Catholic Literature
I love to read. Almost anything actually, but I do read a lot of books – much to my wife’s chagrin at times. For Catholics, there is tons of non-fiction available which is very good and readily available. It’s the...Posted by jay at 09:14 PM | Comments (7) | TrackBack
November 08, 2005
Movie Review: Millions
I was drawn to the recent release of Millions on DVD because of it’s use of the Saints in a film. The plot is pretty straightforward: two young boys find a big bag of money that “fell out of the...Posted by jay at 07:57 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
September 17, 2005
Reverence for the Eucharist in Secular Literature
I have what amounts to obsessive-compulsive reading disorder in which I read a lot of books. I can’t help it, I tell others, it’s a disorder that isn’t treatable at this time . . . so I give in and...Posted by jay at 12:59 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
September 08, 2005
BOOK REVIEW: Citadel of God by Louis de Wohl
Typically when you read a historical fiction book that is driven by religious sensibilities, you have to relax on your expectations. Either the plot or the writing leave something to be desired – sometimes both. However, Louis de Wohl pulls...Posted by jay at 08:21 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
January 19, 2005
Making Family Vacations Catholic
Time off is great, but should you take time off from God? This article offers some practical wisdom on incorporating our Catholic faith in our summer vacation.Posted by HolyFamily at 02:09 PM | Comments (2) | TrackBack
December 25, 2004
From our families to yours: Merry Christmas
Christmas is perhaps the most celebrated Christian feast day and I hope you and yours have an especially joyful and holy day. May the birth of Christ renew your spirit and energize your family for another year. Thank you for...Posted by HolyFamily at 08:53 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
October 21, 2004
Tuscany's Pilgrimage site
Tuscany, where most of my family is from, is one of the most popular and beautiful regions of Italy. It is blessed with natural beauty: from its various mountain ranges to the rolling hills of the Chianti region to its...Posted by HolyFamily at 12:32 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
October 15, 2004
Time Away with the Family
Growing up in a developing suburban area, my childhood was often quite busy. My father was self-employed and my mother stayed at home with all of us - five boys and one girl. In addition to having six children to...Posted by HolyFamily at 09:43 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
