Produced through a grant from the John Templeton Foundation, the episodes — narrated by actor Jonathan Roumie — will be released Feb. 13-17, one per day, on Word on Fire’s website and YouTube channel.
‘Wonder’ film series shows faith, science not at war, says Bishop Barron
‘Why The Nativity?’ is serviceable addition to stock of Christmas films
The dramatization — based on a 2006 book by David Jeremiah, the Southern Baptist minister who heads Turning Point, a broadcast ministry in El Cajon, California — is available to view for free on its home website as well as on YouTube.
Pope enlists a willing warrior to spread the message of ‘Laudato Si”
The 90-minute film tells the story of a journey to Rome of frontline leaders to discuss with Pope Francis his encyclical “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home.”
Protection of children now in sights of Congress, FTC, tech firms
There are proposals to create a new privacy division at the Federal Trade Commission, expand federal protections for children’s data, fund government research into kids’ mental health and urge companies to act in the “best interest of the child.”
Rhode Island priest vlogs his way through cardiac surgery
Father Zinno’s own “Journey to Heal a Broken Heart” is designed to offer future patients an additional benefit — a bit of spiritual consolation to guide them on their own road to recovery.
Critics may like ‘Chosen,’ but it uses considerable artistic license
“The Chosen,” a multipart recounting of the life of Jesus originally released in 2017, is now available for free on VidAngel and across multiple other platforms, including YouTube and Facebook.
Parental controls growing stronger for video watching, apps
A number of media viewing platforms are now offering more stringent parental controls.
‘Staycation 2020’ is parish’s online antidote to stay-at-home restrictions
There’s only one place Catholics can listen to a priest sing Disney tunes in falsetto, enjoy daily commentary on the taste and squeakiness of cheese curds and learn a lesson or two about faith or church teachings.