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FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
Synopsis: A grieving therapist determined to help a suicidal teen regains her faith in the process with the help of her pastor and dance instructor.
Dove ReviewThe private lives of firefighters, EMTs, policemen, and policewomen and their families are profiled in the new faith-based drama First Responders. The story follows four friends, and their families as enjoy bowl together, lean on each other, and later deal with fallout from intense tragedies encountered during their responsibilities.
Nia, a policewoman, is shot several times during a random traffic stop, sending Darnell, her ambulance driver husband, into a crisis of faith and strained mental health. Her friend, Karen, a counselor helping first responders deal with grief, finds that her own husband has intense PTSD and trauma from witnessing a heartbreaking loss on the job. He and Nia are both overwhelmed with horrific nightmares of bullets fired and infernos. Darnell and Mark both wrestle with getting emotional help as their anxieties intensify.
With First Responders” placing the spotlight on the trauma and physical danger they experience, viewers may have a more compassionate outlook on those who daily put their lives on the line. Many of the characters put their faith in Christ and the power of prayer during their recovery. As one decides to retire early for the sake of mental health, his supervisor tells him, “Prayer is the most powerful tool you got.”
The film is a faith-based release, but the subject matter, including the life-or-death situations the first responders face, could be too intense for younger viewers. It’s very grounded in reality and includes testimonials from real first responders during the film’s closing credits.
Nia, a policewoman, is shot several times during a random traffic stop, sending Darnell, her ambulance driver husband, into a crisis of faith and strained mental health. Her friend, Karen, a counselor helping first responders deal with grief, finds that her own husband has intense PTSD and trauma from witnessing a heartbreaking loss on the job. He and Nia are both overwhelmed with horrific nightmares of bullets fired and infernos. Darnell and Mark both wrestle with getting emotional help as their anxieties intensify.
With First Responders” placing the spotlight on the trauma and physical danger they experience, viewers may have a more compassionate outlook on those who daily put their lives on the line. Many of the characters put their faith in Christ and the power of prayer during their recovery. As one decides to retire early for the sake of mental health, his supervisor tells him, “Prayer is the most powerful tool you got.”
The film is a faith-based release, but the subject matter, including the life-or-death situations the first responders face, could be too intense for younger viewers. It’s very grounded in reality and includes testimonials from real first responders during the film’s closing credits.
Come Be Fed
For many people, it has been a long time since they've been to Mass. Some have returned, but not quite as often. Others are struggling to reignite the faith they once had. Whether you've returned to Mass or not, this message is for you. Rekindle the fire of faith. It's time to come home. Home to the beauty and grace of the Sacraments. Home to the beauty and grace of who God is. Home to the Mass, to the Church - because home is where your family is, and it's where you belong. If you have been away from Church, if you have been away from Mass, if you have been away from the Eucharist, we invite you home. Do not be afraid, only have faith. Come home. Come be fed. |
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Monthly Prayer Request
For the Formation of Religious & Seminarians
We pray that religious women and men' and seminarians' grow in their own vocations through their human, pastoral, spiritual and community formations, leading them to be credible witnesses to the Gospel. Pope Francis –August 2023 |
For the Role of Women
We pray that the dignity and immense value of women be recognised in every culture, and for the end of discrimination that they experience in different parts of the world. Pope Francie - April 2024 |
For the New Martyrs
We pray that those who risk their lives for the Gospel in various parts of the world inflame the church with their courage and missionary enthusiasm. Pope Francis - March 2024 |
For the Terminally Ill
Let us pray that the terminally ill and their families always receive the necessary medical and human care and assistance. Pope Francis – February 2024 |
For the gift of diversity in the Church
We pray that the Holy Spirit may help us to recognize the gift of different charisms within the Christian community and to discover the richness of different traditions and rituals in the Catholic Church. Pope Francis – January 2024 |
For People with Disabilities
We pray that people living with disabilities may be at the center of attention in society, and that institutions may offer inclusive programs which value their active participation. Pope Francis - December 2023 |
For the Pope
We pray for the Holy Father; as he fulfills his mission, may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to him, with the help of the Holy Spirit. Pope Francis – November 2023 |
For the Synod
We pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a lifestyle at every level, and allow herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the peripheries of the world. Pope Francis - October 2023 |
For People Living on the Margins
We pray for those persons living on the margins of society, in inhumane life conditions; may they not be overlooked by institutions and never considered of lesser importance. Pope Francis – September 2023 |
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