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Michael O’Brien is a Joseph A. O’Hare, S.J., Fellow at America.
Arts & CultureInterviews
Michael O’Brien
Thanks to Jack Serio’s direction and playwright Ruby Thomas’s script, “The Animal Kingdom” falls into the category of a difficult but necessary watch, and the questions we are left with inspire us to think more critically about our mental health and relationships.
Arts & CultureIdeas
Michael O’Brien
André 3000's new album and accompanying tour, “New Blue Sun,” highlights the spiritual restlessness of an artist who has achieved everything, but is still searching for meaning by looking towards the heavens.
FaithScripture Reflections
Michael O’Brien
A Reflection for Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent, by Michael O’Brien
FaithScripture Reflections
Michael O’Brien
A Reflection for Saturday after Ash Wednesday, by Michael O’Brien
Arts & CultureFaith
Michael O’Brien
Ahead of Super Bowl weekend, Prof. Jay Carney of Creighton explains the link between sports and the pastoral philosophies of popes from Leo XIII to Francis.
Arts & CultureMusic
Michael O’Brien
While readers may already be familiar with music giants like Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, let’s take a look at some other artists who have earned Grammy recognition.
FaithScripture Reflections
Michael O’Brien
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Sebastian, martyr, by Michael O'Brien
Arts & CultureTheater
Michael O’Brien
In "Translations," Brian Friel's theatrical masterpiece grapples with how naming affects cultures, identities, relationships and more; something already familiar with the Catholic church.
Arts & CultureFilm
Michael O’Brien
George Clooney‘s newest directorial work, “The Boys in the Boat,” may not be an overtly Christmas movie, but its themes of hope, togetherness and love fit right in with its Dec. 25 release date.
FaithPodcasts
Michael O’Brien
“Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming” presents a problem: It can be argued that the central rose metaphor of the song is about Jesus or Mary.