Christmas is fast approaching. It will soon be time to light a fire, warm mugs of hot chocolate and settle in with good movies. 5 Movies To Get You In The Christmas Spirit But what to watch? No worries, we’ve got you covered with...
Letters To Father Jacob | Catholic Movie Review
The visually-stunning Letters to Father Jacob follows the lives of two very different people, whose paths cross for unknown reasons. Inspired by Klaus Härö's Letters to Father Jacob, the movie with a contemplative rhythm – one to which, thanks to Hollywood, we are...
3 Things I Learned From PRAY: The Story Of Patrick Peyton
If you've not yet had the opportunity to watch PRAY: The Story of Patrick Peyton, I highly encourage you to make the time to see this inspiring documentary. Before watching this film I, sadly, had never heard of Fr. Peyton. I had no idea of the incredibly innovative...
5 Inspiring Streaming Options Every Catholic Man Should Watch
There is a serious crisis of culture in our country’s media. And it’s not just R-rated films. Even shows that may not be considered graphically offensive don’t always express an uplifting view of the goodness and dignity of humanity. Consider the...
The Christmas Story Is Your Story Too
The beauty of each narrative found in the Sacred Scriptures lies in the fact that there are always, in reality, two narratives unfolding. Thus, when we take the time to read and meditate on the Christmas narrative, we are invited to discover both...
When God Told Me: We Started This Alone, Just You And Me
Testimony by "Convercasion" Director Cristian García Just like a child in a wheelchair carried by his father everywhere: with infinite trust, but knowing that without that father I, simply, wouldn’t get any further. I have felt that way since, at some point in my...
What Movie Critics Are Saying About “Pope Francis: A Man Of His Word”
Pope Francis has been known to go to great lengths to engage with the culture. For the first time in history, our Holy Father will star in a documentary, "Pope Francis: A Man Of His Word", which opens in theaters nationwide on May 18th. Award-winning German filmmaker...
Does The New Thriller “A Quiet Place” Have A Message For Catholics? (SPOILERS)
“A Quiet Place” is one of the best movies I have ever seen. I am a big fan of the horror genre, for the most part (the good ones). And A Quiet Place is certainly classified as a horror movie, officially. But it is more genre-bending than most horror movies. In...
Mark Wahlberg Prays God Will Forgive Him For His Past Movie Roles
Catholic-Link has written a few posts on Mark Wahlberg and his conversion to Catholicism, but each time we share them we undoubtedly get comments about his past movie roles. The actor has starred in films that don't align with his Catholic moral values, such as his...
“Same Kind Of Different As Me” An Empowering Film About Faith and Friendship
"Same Kind of Different As Me", released in theaters on October 20th, is based on the book that tells the incredibly inspiring true story of Debbie and Ron Hall and their relationship with Denver Moore, a homeless man. When trouble arises in their marriage,...
You’re Going To Want To Watch “Fatima: The Musical” Again And Again
Michael Cygan, recent graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, has been working on Fatima: The Musical for the past four years. In partnership with the Morning Star Family Holy Hour and Daybreak Television Productions, the performance premiered on...
Millennial Catholics Are Revolutionizing Film With The “8BEATS” Project
Seventy of the top Catholic filmmakers throughout the US and Canada are coming together to create an 8-part anthology film exploring the Beatitudes and connecting one of the most beautiful teachings of Christ to the experience of human life. “The Church was once the...
“The Confession”: Winner Of Best Short Film At The International Catholic Film Festival
This short film has an incredibly powerful and impactful message. "The Confession" by John LaRaw from South Korea was the Winner of Best Short Film at the International Catholic Film Festival. "The Confession" tells the story of a young priest who listens...
5 Truths About Christian Life That The Bourne Trilogy Reminded Me Of
It’s true that movies about spies, shootings, and chases (like the Bourne Trilogy) have little to do with the faith. Nevertheless, it’s good to try to analyze if, at any part of the movie, there are any good elements worth rescuing. Not long ago, I watched for the...
Perseverance, Friendship, Study, And Trust: Why You Should See “Big Hero 6”
We recommend this apostolic movie for families, CCD, and youth groups. It's clean fun, full of hopeful themes and relatable storylines. Being a 14-year-old orphan and teenager, and above all, a genius who's already finished high school can be very complicated. That’s...
Recommended Apostolic Movie: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
Sometimes we think that our whole life has to be an endless adventure full of adrenaline and that, if it’s not this way, we are wasting our existence. What is the “quintessence” of life? We all want to achieve something in our lives so that as we approach death and...
Does The LEGO Batman Movie Have A Catholic Agenda?
It seems that movies these days are no longer merely for entertainment purposes. The majority have an underlying social message that they are trying to get across to viewers. Is The LEGO Batman Movie one of these films? Well, probably not, but you will find several...
Christmas Movie Quiz: Match The Quote With The Correct Movie!
To get us in the Holiday Spirit and have a little fun, we would like to challenge you to our Christmas movie quiz. There are so many wonderful Christmas movies that are not only entertaining, but also have a great positive moral lesson. We've selected a few quotes...
A Catholic Version Of Netflix? Yes, Please!
I confess, I am a Catholic bookstore addict. My husband starts to get nervous anytime we are in the vicinity of one because he knows that without a doubt I will want to go in and do some shopping. I love all forms of Catholic media from books to movies. You can...
“Believe” – A Movie About Finding Hope When All Seems Lost
This past weekend my family had the opportunity to watch the movie Believe and it was just what we needed to help us get into the true spirit of the Advent season. My oldest three boys (ages 11, 10, and 7) had a lot to say about the movie and the message that is...
The Powerful Movie That Will Move You to Action: “Priceless” (2016)
This week I had the opportunity to attend a screening of the movie "Priceless" which is being released in the United States today. Priceless is a powerful drama that tells the heroic story of a man, James Stevens, who suddenly finds himself stuck in the middle of a...
“The 33” : A True Story Of Human Survival, Faith And Hope
“The 33” is a movie based on the true story of 33 men who were trapped in a copper mine for 69 days. You may recall the event from 2010 that had the whole world watching and praying for the men from Chile living 200 stories below the earth. This is a powerful story of...
The Young Messiah And The Challenge Of Depicting Jesus’ Childhood
The Young Messiah is a film that tells the story of the child Jesus on his return from Egypt as he and the Holy Family settle down in Nazareth. This is obviously a fictional portrayal as this stage in the Lord Jesus’ life is described briefly in the Gospels....
6 Reasons Why You Should See “The Intern” and Use It In Your Apostolate
"The Intern" begins when a successful startup company dedicated to fashion and online retail sales decides to start a program for senior citizen interns. Ben Whittaker (played by Robert De Niro) is a 70-year-old retiree and recent widower who signs up for the program...
Will the Final Hunger Games Movie Be Too Violent?
Today, we feature some thoughts on the final instalment of the Hunger Games films which comes out this month. Much has been made of the novels and the first three films and there has been a lot of controversy over the teen-on-teen violence in them, and the nature of...
