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“Mr. Peabody and Sherman”

April 7, 2014

Fr. Charlie and Karen bring eyes of faith to the animated gem “Mr. Peabody and Sherman,” now in theaters. A dog and his boy? A boy and his dog? It’s about fathers and sons and why it can be so hard –and yet so crucial–to say “I love you.” %PODCAST% Note: Click on the download […]

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THOR: The Dark World

March 28, 2014

Fr. Charlie Gordon CSC and Karen Eifler  go deep to ponder moral ambiguity and the thin membrane between heaven and earth suggested in Thor: The Dark World. %PODCAST%

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“Despicable Me 2”

March 15, 2014

Gru’s adventures in learning to love continue. Fr. Charlie and Dr. Eifler discuss images of conversion, grace in action, the joyful edginess of a Father’s love and make a bet about “Despicable Me 3.” %PODCAST%

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Grace and Cinema: A Lecture by Fr. David Guffey, CSC

February 7, 2014

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 […]

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August: Osage County

January 15, 2014

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%

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28 Days Later

November 8, 2013

Danny Boyle’s fresh take on zombie movies, “28 Days Later,” gets the theological lens aimed at it by Fr. Gordon and Dr. Eifler. %PODCAST%

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6th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B

May 5, 2021 By Karen Eifler

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our deepest insights into what is beautiful in other people are evidence that the same beauty dwells somewhere in us? Click here for the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%

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