Our shared name is a constant reminder that the work I do today is not on behalf of some shapeless ideal of a better world, but for the world that my children will grow up in.
John Dougherty
John Dougherty is the director of mission ministry at St. Joseph's Preparatory School in Philadelphia, Pa., moderator of America's Catholic Movie Club, and author of Finding God in All Films: A Contemplative Approach to Watching Movies. You can find more of his work on his Substack, Roll Credits.
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Towns are ‘arresting’ The Grinch to save Christmas. They’re missing the point of the story (and the season)
This Christmas season brought a new trend: arresting the Grinch.
Posted inArts & Culture, Television
As a 90s kid, I loved Disney’s ‘So Weird’ for its use of faith, sacrifice and the paranormal. As an adult, I still do.
As a kid, my favorite show was about death. Strangest of all, I watched it on the Disney Channel.
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
Catholic Sex, Catholic Guilt and Catholic School: A review of indie comedy ‘Yes, God, Yes’
For young Catholics, puberty can feel like a minefield where one wrong sexually-charged step could have everlasting consequences.
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
How do you minister at an all-boys Catholic school? Use ‘Avengers: Endgame’
God can speak to us in unexpected ways—sometimes, even through a superhero movie.
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Don’t feel guilty about taking a retreat from Trump
If Jesus was not too busy to take a break, then neither are we.
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Learning to pray on the pediatric oncology ward
Healing for my baby daughter was the hardest thing to ask for. I was afraid of false hope.