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You Are Wanted

By | May 9, 2013

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Let’s take a little trip down the country road with Hunter Hayes. I was recently listening to “Wanted.” I know . . . so last year . . . but you know what never fades with time, our desire to be “wanted” . . . so HA! As I listened to this song I often picture myself dramatically belting the chorus into a microphone as a country singer star. While, in all actuality, I am just sitting at my desk bobbing my head and swaying to the music (desks are rather inhibiting to any other type Read more [...]

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My Love/Hate Relationship with Pom Poms

By | April 26, 2013

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I’m definitely going to pull a Jekyll vs. Hyde . . . Beyonce vs. Sasha Fierce right now. What can I say? The Jonas Brothers have that effect on me; our relationship is tumultuous.

I love the song Pom Poms.

And I also strongly dislike it.

It’s a multi-flavored mixture of emotions. Don’t ask me how this is possible . . . the complexities of the feminine heart have been a mystery for a long time. I think it’s mysterious-ness falls right under the mystery of the Trinity.

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Justice and Mercy: A Reflection on Les Miserables

By | January 21, 2013

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The question startled me. Do I do good things, avoid sin, and practice virtue because that’s just what devout Catholics do? Or am I doing these things out of love of God? I didn’t like my answer that day so I prayed for an increase in love for God. And God’s always going to answer that prayer. Immediately, I was overwhelmed with a sense of how much God loved me.

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I Will Wait: Mumford & Sons and Purity

By | August 15, 2012

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Can we just have a moment of silence in respect of the creative genius that wrote these lyrics and immortalized my thoughts about purity for endless generations to come? ( ……. ) Thank you. Just put your eyes on this . . .

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Step Up Revolution - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By | July 28, 2012

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Step Up Revolution is rated PG-13 for some suggestive dancing and language. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

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The Dark Knight Rises - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By | July 20, 2012

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Christopher Nolan ends his Bat-story, but will fanboys, Greg, and you love it? Find out in our review.

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Moonrise Kingdom - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By | July 13, 2012

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Moonrise Kingdom is rated PG-13 for sexual content and smoking. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

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“Happily Ever After”: Does it Exist?

By | July 12, 2012

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Today the song “Payphone” by Maroon 5 came on the radio as I was driving. Of course since then I’ve had it stuck in my head . . . particularly the line, “If ‘happy ever after’ did exist, I would still be holding you like this.”

This line annoys me. If I could say two things to Adam Levine (the lead singer) I would tell him . . .

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The Amazing Spider-Man - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By | July 6, 2012

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The Amazing Spider-Man is rated PG-13 for sequences of action and violence. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

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That’s My Boy - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By | June 15, 2012

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A movie about a terrible father on Father’s Day weekend? Find out if there are any redeeming qualities in this new Adam Sandler movie in this week’s review.

That’s My Boy is rated R for crude sexual content throughout, nudity, pervasive language and some drug use.

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Call Me Maybe: A Song with Dating Advice?

By | June 11, 2012

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If you’ve been around a radio, a mall, or anyone under the age of 30 recently, you’ve almost certainly heard the song “Call Me Maybe.” It’s extremely catchy and has made countless men panic when realizing they’re singing it in public. A lot of us, when hearing the lyrics, just dismiss it as some ridiculous pop song with no redeeming value. However, as is true with most of these songs, if you listen closely you might hear something interesting that ties into your life.

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Snow White and the Huntsman - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By | June 1, 2012

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Is this retelling of the classic fairytale worth seeing this weekend? Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

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Men in Black III - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By | May 25, 2012

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Is Men in Black III worth your time and money this weekend? Only if you’re not squeamish about gross bugs and alien creatures – but what else would you expect from a Men in Black movie? Find out more in this week’s Catholic Movie Review. Men in Black III is rated PG-13 for sci-fi action violence, and brief suggestive content. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

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Danielle Rose: Falling in Love with Jesus, Through Mary

By | May 14, 2012

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We’ve got a free download from Catholic musician Danielle Rose! Check it out and read about why she wrote the song, and why Mary is such a big part of her life.

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Girl in Progress: An Exclusive Interview with Cierra Ramirez [Video]

By | May 7, 2012

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Cierra Ramirez, who stars in Girl in Progress alongside Eva Mendez, sat down with Jackie Francois to talk about the movie and what it’s like to be an actress. Check it out and go see this awesome movie! It comes out in theaters May 11, 2012.

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The Avengers - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

By | May 4, 2012

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What happens when six super heroes team up to fight the biggest enemies in the Universe? You end up with a hit movie written and directed by nerdom’s chief storyteller Joss Whedon and played by some of today’s biggest actors. If you’re looking for an action packed and entertaining film for the weekend The Avengers is your obvious choice. The Avengers is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action throughout, and a mild drug reference. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

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“Rise Up” by Matt Maher – Behind the Song

By | April 19, 2012

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It was about this time 6 years ago that I quit smoking. I smoked for 12 years. It’s not something that you’re typically proud of, because I certainly wasn’t. But I will say this, I think God used the experience of that, in a very profound way, to understand the nature of what it means to be an addict. And the line between an addict and a misfit is unbelievably close. As an addict you just have a craving for something and you just fixated on the wrong thing. All along what you were fixated Read more [...]

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“Love Come Alive” interview with Jimmy Mitchell

By | April 18, 2012

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I recently had the opportunity to talk to Jimmy Mitchell about his new project “Love Come Alive” with the musical company Mysterium. “Love Come Alive” was a live concert in the Fall of 2011 that helped support 40 Days for Life and was turned into an album and a touring concert this spring in cities around the country. Listen to “Love Come Alive” by Haylee Mitchell Download “Love Come Alive” What is Mysterium? Well, at it’s core, Mysterium is a company that produces music, publishes Read more [...]

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October Baby

By | March 29, 2012

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I’m not going to lie; I thought the movie October Baby was going to be another one of those movies that I’d be embarrassed about as a Catholic. Not that I’m ashamed of proclaiming my faith, but I was worried about how the movie would portray such a sensitive topic such as abortion. It’s hard enough to defend life in person and I didn’t think a movie could do it without coming across as unrelatable, especially because the audience is filled with people whose views oppose each other. Read more [...]

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Audrey Assad “Heart” Listening Party

By | March 29, 2012

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If you don’t know Audrey Assad, that’s okay. She’s only the biggest thing to happen to the Christian music scene in years, but you wouldn’t know it by talking to her. Liz Lemon appearances aside, Audrey probably wouldn’t stand out in a room full of celebrities, nor would you think that behind her quirky demeanor there’s a voice that could take on both the resonating power of Adele and the melodic soul of Joni Mitchell. It’s her small and humble heart that makes her newest project Heart such Read more [...]

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