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February 2015

February 10, 2015

I Find God in Suffering: The Fate and Faith of ISIS Captive Kayla Mueller

(Photo property of The Mueller family) The heartbroken parents of Kayla Mueller, the American humanitarian...

January 2015

January 27, 2015

If You’re Complaining that the Blizzard Wasn’t as Bad as Predicted…

Let's say you were in a car accident. Your vehicle sustained some minor damage, but...

January 16, 2015

When Terrorism is “A Far Away Reality”

Over at her Pursued by Truth blog, Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP, wondered why the...

October 2014

October 07, 2014

How “Arrow’s” Oliver Queen Embraced the Commandment “Thou Shalt Not Kill”

It was his time on Purgatory that turned billionaire playboy Oliver Queen into a killer....

October 02, 2014

Finding Strength in Sticking Together: A Review of “The Good Lie”

"How long shall it be till the end of these troubles?" That's a quote from...

September 2014

September 30, 2014

New Reality TV Show Follows Five Young Women as They Consider Becoming Nuns

Here's a press release about an upcoming reality show on Lifetime TV about five young...

September 30, 2014

What Happens When You Don’t “Like” Jesus Posts on Facebook

ComicEarth.com creator Brian Montfort is a cartoonist in Texas who recently started having his work...

September 22, 2014

Politics, Media, & Even Some Aquinas: A Review of the “Madam Secretary” Pilot

Not only was the premiere of the CBS series "Madam Secretary" an entertaining introduction to...

September 19, 2014

Jesus-loving 12-Year-Old Sings Powerhouse Duet on “America’s Got Talent” Finale

It's no surprise that Jennifer Hudson can sing the heck out of the song "And...

September 18, 2014

Deal with Troubles, But Don’t Lose Track of the World’s Beauty: An Interview with Dean Koontz

"The dark makes the light stuff brighter." Not only is that a comment made by...

August 2014

August 11, 2014

UPDATE: Tears of a Clown: Robin Williams Dead at Age 63 of Apparent Suicide

The news that actor and comedian Robin Williams has died of an apparent suicide is...

August 03, 2014

UPDATE: Michael Johns Brought Soul to “American Idol.” Now May His Soul Rest in Peace

There's no shortage of stories that make you realize how fragile life is. That fact...

July 2014

July 30, 2014

Actor Kelsey Grammer Offers Forgiveness to His Sister’s Killer

Actor Kelsey Grammer is best-known for his comedic role as Frasier Crane on the TV...

July 29, 2014

Jim Caviezel Jumps Over a Table to Greet a Young Fan at Comic-Con

The "Person of Interest" panel at San Diego Comic Con this weekend featured stars Jim...

July 24, 2014

Son Thanks Mother for Gift of Life By Donating His Kidney to Save Her Life

I just came across this preview clip of tonight's episode of "NY Med" on ABC...

July 24, 2014

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on Choosing the Media You Consume Wisely

TV and radio used to be the primary media sources from which we got information...

July 19, 2014

“Chivalry is not Dead…Among Small Children”

This classic entry from "America's Funniest Home Videos" was shared on Facebook this morning by...

July 15, 2014

Jack Bauer, Vengeance, and Agape: A Review of the “24: Live Another Day” Finale

(The following post was written between 9:00am and 10:00am.) You wouldn't expect a TV series...

July 09, 2014

“NY Med’s” Specialty is Helping Viewers Appreciate and Embrace Life

During the Christopher Award-winning first season of the documentary TV series "NY Med," a member...

June 2014

June 19, 2014

UPDATE: Thanks, William Devane: A President’s Sacrifice Produces Best Episode of “24” in Years

During its regular eight season run, "24" never shied away from killing main characters -...

June 16, 2014

Superstars Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman Duet on “Amazing Grace” at Children’s Hospital

Keith Urban has always come across as a genuinely nice guy during his two judging...

June 09, 2014

“Dark of Night” Explores Dark Topics on Hallmark Channel’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered”

Nobody can accuse executive producer Martha Williamson of shying away from tough topics in her...

June 06, 2014

Kittens, “Cosmos,” Culture Wars, and the Coexistence of Science & Faith

When the new version of the TV series "Cosmos" premiered a few months ago, it...

June 05, 2014

Restoring Order with Stories: Damon Lindelof, Walt Disney, & Faith/Parental Issues on “Lost”

Sunday's New York Times featured a fascinating profile of Damon Lindelof, who served as co-showrunner...

May 2014

May 25, 2014

Murder and Human Dignity in “X-Men: Days of Future Past”

Action movies often hinge on whether the good guys can defeat the bad guys in...

May 20, 2014

Why “The Middle,” “Once Upon a Time,” & “Person of Interest” Deserve Emmy Noms

While I have a say in what projects win Christopher Awards every year, I have...

May 16, 2014

The 2014 Christopher Awards: A Night of Celebrating Quality in Media and the Arts

Joined by a capacity crowd, the 2014 Christopher Awards were another rousing success, thanks to...

May 08, 2014

Faith, Chivalry & Timely Messages: A Look at Hallmark Channel’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered”

"Being a gentleman doesn't make you a wuss." That's one of the truths that former...

May 05, 2014

Role Models, Celebrities Behaving Admirably, & Patheos’s Fifth Anniversary

Now that "Star Wars Day" is over (May the 4th be with you), it's time...

May 01, 2014

Prison Chaplain Father David T. Link & Comedy Writer Tom Leopold Win Special Christopher Awards

NEW YORK, May 1, 2014 — At the 65th annual Christopher Awards ceremony on Thursday,...