movies
Keeping the Company of the Saints: St. Bernadette Soubirous
“Every moment that I live I shall spend in loving.” ~ St. Bernadette Soubirous ~ The Grotto at Lourdes The Bells of the Angelus The bells of the Angelus, Call us to pray. In sweet tones announcing the sacred Ave Ave, Ave, Ave Maria. Ave, Ave, Ave Maria. An angel of mercy, led Bernadette’s…
Read MoreChristmas Present Idea: For Greater Glory
I know that I have shared this elsewhere, including via email with my local homeschool group, but I thought that I should probably share it here too. The Blu-ray/DVD combo of For Greater Glory is currently selling for $5. 82. Over the past couple of weeks, the price has fluctuated between $5.70 and $5.82. This is…
Read MoreTintin
On Tuesday, my five eldest children went to see The Adventures of Tintin with their dad and their uncle. I was happy to hear that they really liked it and that they are looking forward to hopefully seeing a sequel. Like their grandfather and me, they have grown up with the Tintin comic books and they enjoyed seeing him…
Read MoreThird Man on the Mountain
Last night, we watched Third Man on the Mountain. My husband had seen it many years ago, but it was the first time that the children and I had seen it. We thoroughly enjoyed the movie. The movie is based on a true story. Rudi, is the son a famous mountain guide who died while…
Read MoreMAKE A LIST WITH ME #1: Movies
I am accepting Totus Tuus Family and Catholic Homeschool’s invitation to make a list with her. She wrote: LIST THE MOVIES YOU’VE SEEN THAT WERE REALLY WORTH 2 HOURS OF YOUR LIFE. 1. All Mine to Give 2. Babe 3. The Bells of St. Mary’s 4. Boys Town 5. A Christmas Carol (starring Alastair Sim) 6.…
Read MoreNicholas of Myra
Nicholas of Myra movie I hope that everyone had a happy Feast of St. Nicholas! HT: Totus Tuus Family & Catholic Homeschool
Read MoreCome to the Stable
My family and I have watched Come to the Stable on a few occasions and each time, I have really enjoyed the movie. Today, thanks to Sonific, I learned that the movie is actually based on a true story. I was searching Sonific’s site for religious music and I discovered the beautiful song (now on…
Read MoreCome to the Stable
My family and I have watched Come to the Stable on a few occasions and each time, I have really enjoyed the movie. Today, thanks to Sonific, I learned that the movie is actually based on a true story. I was searching Sonific’s site for religious music and I discovered the beautiful song (now on…
Read MoreFather Goose
Last week, my husband and I watched Father Goose, starring Cary Grant and Leslie Caron. It is a delightful movie about a man, “Mother Goose” who is persuaded to live on a deserted island and spot aircraft for the Australians during World War II. When Mother Goose (a.k.a. the Filthy Beast) is sent to rescue…
Read MoreI Remember Mama
Last night, my husband and I watched I Remember Mama Made in 1948, this movie is about a family living in San Francisco. Mama and Papa are from Norway and provide a rich family life for their children. Mama and Papa’s banking system, the manner in which Uncle Chris spent all of his money, and…
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