Fr. David Guffey, CSC,Director of the Film, Television and Video Department at Family Theater Productions in Hollywood, California, discusses his perception of the state of “family-friendly” mass media today. Along the way, he also posits that we may be on the verge of a new “Golden Age” for Catholic cinema. This podcast is 45 minutes […]
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7th Sunday in Ordinary Time–February 23, 2014
“Be holy as I am holy…” it’s not just a suggestion. Fr. Charlie gives us some insights into how we can be transformed by heeding God’s exhortation to follow His example. Click here to link to the readings for this Sunday. Click the Play button below to listen to Fr. Charlie’s reflection on the readings. […]
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time: February 16, 2014
“If we are to choose Life, we must choose Love.” Fr. Charlie unpacks this incomprehensible certainty that is the Mystery at the heart of following Jesus Christ. Click here to link to the readings for this Sunday. Click the Play button to listen to Fr. Charlie’s reflection. Click here for a transcript of that reflection. […]
Grace and Cinema: A Lecture by Fr. David Guffey, CSC
A rare snowstorm shut down the University of Portland on the night of his major public address sponsored by the Garaventa Center, but Fr. David Guffey, CSC trekked through swirling flakes to record his fascinating talk on the state of faith-friendly media today. Pour a cup of coffee or a nice cabernet franc and enjoy […]
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A: February 9, 2014
What if we think of ourselves as not only “salt of the earth,” but kick it up a notch to “finishing salt of the earth?” That’s one of the places Fr. Charlie takes us this week. Click here to link to the readings for this Sunday. Click the Play button to hear Fr. Charlie’s reflection […]
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord: February 2, 2014
Blinding Light. Fathomless Love. Profligate Mercy. The reality of the Incarnation staggers the imagination: our infinite God managing to fit within the confines of finite mortal flesh. Simeon and Anna were up to the task of beholding the yearned-for Anointed One of the Lord in the 40-day old infant presented to them. Click here to […]
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: January 26, 2014
We believe in a God of great surprises. In this week’s Gospel, Jesus starts His public ministry in the last place anyone of the time would have expected, reminding us that it’s the people dwelling in darkness who most crave the light. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click the Play button below […]
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A: January 19, 2014
As tempting as it might have been to dwell in a safe, unsullied “desert of self-interest,” St. John the Baptist just couldn’t do it–thank goodness! Fr. Charlie challenges listeners to emulate that example. Click here to link directly to this Sunday’s readings. Click the Play button below to listen to Fr. Charlie’s reflection on those […]
August: Osage County
Fr. Charlie and Dr. Eifler bring eyes of faith to the searing drama “August: Osage County,” now in theaters. The film offers some humor rooted in bitterness, but brace yourself for a harrowing look at the shards of a modern family…with moments of hope and transcendence for beholders. %PODCAST%
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord: January 10, 2016
We profess that Jesus was born, lived, died and rose to redeem each one of us. In his reflection on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Fr. Charlie helps listeners understand this truly fundamental truth. Click here for the readings. Click the Play button below to listen to Fr. Charlie’s reflection on those […]