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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
MOVIE REVIEW – Miracles from Heaven recounts captivating story of faith and suvival
The fact-based drama Miracles From Heaven tells a remarkable story.
BOOK REVIEW – Report of Rosendo Salvado to Propaganda Fide in 1883
Rosendo Salvado is universally known as the founder of the Benedictine Mission at New Norcia, c.130 km. north-east of Perth. In recent years, scholars have shown a renewed interest in this fascinating figure of colonial Western Australia. Known for his enterprising nature and determination in his missionary work, Salvado is less likely to be known also as an accomplished musician and an effective administrator, for his openness to Aborigines and for his proficiency in European and native Australian languages.
MOVIE REVIEW – Gods of Egypt showcases typical tale of ‘false’ gods
“The battle for eternity begins” proclaims the tagline of Gods of Egypt (Lionsgate), a swords-and-sandals epic about warring deities along the banks of the Nile.
MOVIE REVIEW – 45 Years a tour-de-force of discovery
45 Years is a memorable film about a husband and wife preparing to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary, who are suddenly reminded that, contrary to what they may have thought, memories and photographs are everything.
O’Brien delivers compelling narrative on man and bishop
Commissioned by the Archdiocese of Perth, the book is a significant work that places the story of the Spanish missionary within the context of the ecclesiastical tensions and colonial isolation experienced by the pioneer clergy and the laity of the Swan River colony.
Perth Archbishop shines light on need to re-double efforts to assist child sexual abuse survivors and prevent future abuse
The Australian release of the movie Spotlight, which details the uncovering of the sexual abuse of minors in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, and in the United States of America more generally, tragically has many parallels for the Catholic Church in Australia.
MOVIE REVIEW – Race an insight into struggle of Jesse Owens
Run, don’t walk, to the nearest Multiplex and see Race (Focus), a supremely entertaining biopic about Olympic track and field legend Jesse Owens (Stephan James).
Movie Review – Refugee stories a welcome addition to asylum seeker debate
In the high-profile debate on asylum seekers, or ‘boat people’, one vital element is missing, according to filmmaker Steve Thomas – it is the voice of the people who have sought asylum themselves.
MOVIE REVIEW – Risen: A fresh perspective on the resurrection
For those who have often wondered what the first Christians were like, and how they behaved and felt in the aftermath of the crucifixion, Kevin Reynolds’ Risen offers a fresh perspective, looking at these days through the eyes of an unusual witness.
MOVIE REVIEW – Old-fashioned moviemaking strikes balance in The Finest Hours
The remarkable true story of the most daring small boat rescue mission in Coast Guard history comes to the big screen in The Finest Hours (Disney).
