The year was 2010 and it was January. I took a pilgrimage to the beautiful country of Italy. As a single person, I had travelled much and had seen numerous countries. I am taking advantage of my time as a single to travel, to learn about other people and cultures, and to learn more about […]
Month: October 2016
“Inferno” – Dateworthy? Yes!
DATEWORTHY? YES. The third in the series of religious-themed thrillers starring Tom Hanks steers clear of the blasphemous territory of “DaVinci Code” to offer a fun and frantic thriller centering a painting inspired by Dante’s “Inferno” There are few films in the past decade or two that stirred up as much controversy among Catholics as […]
Dateworthy: “Jack Reacher”, “Keeping up with the Joneses” and “The Accountant”
“Keeping Up with the Joneses”: Fun action-comedy with a few strong sexual innuendoes, but nothing an older teen or adult couple can’t handle. DATEWORTHY! “The Accountant”: One of the year’s best films, it features some strong violence but nothing too shocking, and about 40 swear words. Most people will love it. DATEWORTHY! “Jack Reacher: Never […]
Saint Philomena: 4 Lessons For Catholic Singles
A Greek princess who lived during the time of the Roman Empire, Philomena was a physically beautiful woman. Not much is known about Philomena’s life. She was martyred by Diocletian in Rome in 304 AD around the age of 13 or 14. She is a virgin and a martyr. She is the patron saint of […]
DATEWORTHY? “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” and “The Girl on the Train”
“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”: Absolutely! This instant classic takes its place with Tim Burton’s best fantasies and provides a wondrous evening of entertainment. “The Girl on the Train”: Maybe. Well-made and compelling yet packed with miserable people engaged in all manner of sin, this is one ride to avoid if you’re easily offended. […]