Dorothy and her friends’ journey is one of discovery and gratitude, an external quest that reveals internal riches.
John Dougherty
John Dougherty is the director of mission and ministry at St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia, Pa.
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Review: ‘Wicked’ challenges what we think about good and evil
“Wicked” arrives on a whirlwind of eager (and anxious) anticipation among fans of the musical.
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‘Brooklyn’: a story of welcoming the immigrant, now and then
Sometimes you have to leave home to find home. That’s the paradox of the immigrant experience, portrayed beautifully in “Brooklyn.”
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In ‘Entertaining Angels,’ Dorothy Day reminds us that after an election, the real work begins
Dorothy Day called for “a revolution of the heart,” a shift away from self-interest to solidarity. That isn’t accomplished by a single election.
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Pope Francis called the internet ‘a gift from God.’ In Netflix’s ‘The Remarkable Life of Ibelin,’ it’s a gift used well.
“The Remarkable Life of Ibelin” presents the internet as a place where true connection is possible and limitations can be transcended.
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‘Millions’ is the perfect family film for All Saints Day
In ’Millions,’ Nine-year-old Damian’s relationship with the saints is stylized and often comical, but it also feels honest.
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Catholic Movie Club: ‘Frankenstein’ and the dangers of playing God
Dr. Frankenstein has harnessed the divine power to create life, without sparing a thought to the responsibility that entails.
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The only horror movie ever recommended by the Vatican
“Nosferatu” is a potent portrait of evil, both supernatural and mundane.
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‘A Ghost Story’ reminds us how difficult it is to let go
Ghost stories speak to how deeply we love, but also to a desire to prolong our lives however we can.
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Catholic Movie Club: ‘All That Breathes’ and the closeness of humanity and the environment
“All That Breathes” links environmental degradation with the degradation of human beings.