Movies for Lent – Catholic Digest

During Lent we try to present movies about the story of salvation on family movie night. I include those below along with other Lenten categories: conversion, prayer, fasting/sacrifice, and almsgiving.

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Learning from Judas (Fr. Mike Schmitz)
What if Judas chose to share his true intentions with one of the other apostles? He kept his plans to himself, preferring to keep them unexposed and leaving his friends in the dark. Father Mike Schmitz sheds some light on Judas’ betrayal, explaining how we are all tempted to hide behind a similar mask.

Good Friday, The Meaning of the Cross

Many people wonder, and even become angry, about God’s ways. In this video for Good Friday, Fr. Mike explains why God’s answers often seem like contradictions to us. While Jesus dying on the Cross makes no sense according to human wisdom, according to God’s perfect wisdom​,​ the Cross answers all our most burning questions in a way only God can answer them.

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Easter Sunday – We Are Made New (Life Teen)
Enter into the liturgy of Easter and find a deeper meaning of the Resurrection for our own lives.

15 Logical Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection

Many people will tell you that “based on human logic” the Resurrection makes no sense. The first thing we need to remember is that “human logic” is not omnipotence. God makes it very clear that “(His) ways are not our ways, nor are His thoughts our thoughts.”
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Risen (Movie to rent)

Roman military tribune Clavius remains set in his ways after serving 25 years in the army. He arrives at a crossroads when he’s tasked with investigating the mystery of what happened to Jesus following the Crucifixion. Accompanied by trusted aide Lucius, his quest to disprove rumours of a risen Messiah makes him question his own beliefs and spirituality (Imdb.com).