Ping!
Any such list that doesn’t include THE SONG OF BERNADETTE is kind of useless.
3. Gandhi: This movie was among the top 45 films chosen by the Vatican to celebrate the 100th anniversary of film. I think it is a good choice for fallen-away Catholics because it depicts many Christian values, particularly a vision of justice and peace that is appealing and in line with Catholic teaching. It also shows the life of someone who lived for something beyond himself, and although he was not Catholic, this could actually be a positive because sometimes fallen-away Catholics are more open to stories of spirituality and holiness that are outside their realm of experience. Less baggage.
I disagree vehemently with this choice. I saw much of this movie, and seeing Gandhi beating his wife was very upsetting to me.
Henry Poole is Here. Good movie, a little language in it, but pretty good.
The Shoes of the Fisherman
http://www.tcm.com/mediaroom/video/579710/Shoes-Of-The-Fisherman-The-Movie-Ciip-God-Has-Given-Him-Back.html
Gandhi was pro Nazi but that is OK because the Nazis were anti British.
He slept naked with 9 year old girls but it was OK because he was testing himself.
Honestly, no one has suggested yet that Francis view all 10 of these?
Ryan’s Daughter.
Because any reason to watch it again is good enough.
Many are not “fallen away” - they’ve come to the Savior, have eternal life and are now part of the Body and Bride of Christ.
A movie just ain’t nothin’ to compare to real glory.
A Christian would be excited that anyone has come to Christ and now has eternal life. The angels are certainly rejoicing at each one.
The 1966 version, starring Paul Scofield, of “A Man For All Seasons” is another great film which demonstrates a man’s courage of conviction at the price of everything he valued on earth: his family; home; friends; livelihood, and more, all for the same of his conscience. An inspiration!
While I’m not sure if it qualifies for the top 10, I would begrudgingly give honorable mention to Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez’s, “The Way.”
If someone had fallen away I would suggest..
1. The Chronicles of Narnia...The lion the witch and the wardrobe
2. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
People who have left the church are not going to be open to blatantly religious films, conversions of the heart are slow simmering affairs and gentle reminders from “main stream” film is a good place to start.
In Narnia we see what happens to Edmund when he rejects his family and God...he must repent ( remember he confesses to Aslan)
Indiana jones and the last crusade is fantastic in the end scenes when Indie must find the cup to save Sean Connery... even some old testament Hebrew lesson to remind us of sacred scripture followed by the humility of Jesus when he is able to discern the “cup of a carpenter” Good stuff.
The Mission - what songs !
Here is one:
The Mission Theme - Gabriel’s Oboe (Ennio Morricone)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixby9BzJfEo
How about this movie about a strong-willed Southern belle Catholic, who “as God as her witness” would not hungry again.
IMHO the greatest movie ever made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcuRaAi5MF0
I’ve long thought about watching “The Mission” but have heard it is very gory. Of course, this is realistic when considering the martyrdoms of the Jesuit-missionaries.
Wasn't this a Sojourners favorite?