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Headlines starring Mel Gibson, Liam Neeson, C.S. Lewis, Chase Bank and the Catholic Channel

posted by John W. Kennedy

Some new headlines involving Faith & Media: Leave it to Beaver.  View trailer to Mel Gibson’s potential comeback vehicle. Directed and co-starring his friend Jodie Foster the plot of The Beaver is described as “an emotional story about a man [...]

As Thanksgiving nears, the Hungerthon reminds us to be grateful — and to give back

posted by John W. Kennedy

I had the good pleasure recently to speak with Bill Ayres, the executive director of WhyHunger.  (This Bill Ayres is not to be confused with the controversial college professor/1960′s anti-war radical.) Our primary topic was this year’s radio Hungerthon, an [...]

Utilizing Christian ideals to restore America: A 15-point plan

posted by John W. Kennedy

With the midterm elections finally behind us, it’s a good time for creatively looking ahead and considering some out-of-the-box ideas for moving this country forward — and, as President Obama would say, out of the ditch. As an American, influenced [...]

St. Michael’s School in Flushing, NY offers shining example of the importance of Catholic education in America; Update on the search for Steven Mayer

posted by John W. Kennedy

I spent part of this past Columbus Day weekend attending a reunion at my old grade school, St. Michael’s in Flushing, NY. I was from the class of ’71 but the reunion was open to all alumni from any year. [...]

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Faith and media headlines starring Rupert Murdoch, William & Kate, Meryl Streep (as Margaret Thatcher), David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Rev. Robert H. Schuller and Mitch Albom
Here are today's dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. The End of the World. From The Wrap:  In its final edition, the News of the World offered a "sad but proud" farewell to its readers, after 168 years in print. Several of the most prominent stories made the case that

posted 6:12:32am Jul. 11, 2011 | read full post »

Hey, there! "Catholics, Media & Culture" is now "Faith, Media & Culture"
Because so many of the faith and media stories covered involved other faiths as well, I asked for the name change.  You can find the old blog with the new name  here. Thanks for following me. Best, JWK Encourage one another and build each other up – 1 Thessalonians 5:11

posted 11:49:29am Jul. 06, 2011 | read full post »

The death of Bin Laden an opportunity to hit the reset button with each other
Osama Bin Laden is dead! Long live America! The masterful execution of the taking out of Osama Bin Laden by American forces under the leadership of the Obama Administration has helped our country recover some of that feeling of unity we had following 9/11. Not that we should thank Osama or anythi

posted 11:21:37am May. 03, 2011 | read full post »

Osama Bin Laden killed; Pope John Paul II beatified; William & Kate Wed
Hollywood Reporter asks How Will Osama Bin Laden Death Impact Kathryn Bigelow's 'Kill Bin Laden' Movie? Yes, that was my first thought too. Then there's this: Osama Bin Laden News Pre-Empts Donald Trump's 'Celebrity Apprentice.' That actually was kind of poetic. Seriously though, this is good news

posted 5:21:05am May. 02, 2011 | read full post »

Author John Eklund brings a Catholic world view to "The Third Testament"
John Eklund's Catholic novel. Yesterday, I wrote in this space that people of faith need to stop complaining about the tone and quality of entertainment media (including TV, movies, music and books) and start creating alternatives. Now, I'm informed of one writer who is doing that. John Eklund, a

posted 6:12:42am Apr. 28, 2011 | read full post »


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