Voices

John Dougherty is the director of mission and ministry at St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia, Pa.
Arts & CultureCatholic Movie Club
As the film’s opening song tells us, life is a circle. We are born, we live, we die; our story ends, and others go on.
Arts & CultureCatholic Movie Club
“Back to the Future” teaches us that, while it’s dangerous to dwell on the past, it’s good to visit every now and then.
Arts & CultureCatholic Movie Club
“Jaws” is both a nerve-shattering thriller and a biting (sorry) social commentary about the failure of authorities to protect the people in their care.
Arts & CultureCatholic Movie Club
At its heart, “Kiki’s Delivery Service” is a meditation on discovering—and pursuing—your vocation.
Arts & CultureCatholic Movie Club
‘Summer of Soul’ celebrates Black culture and joy, full of both good news and Good News.
Arts & CultureCatholic Movie Club
This summer, I’ll reflect on films for America each week, with an eye toward pulling out spiritual themes. First up: ”The Princess Bride.”
Arts & CultureFilm
Jordan Peele's film "Nope" exposes a worldview that prioritizes gain above all else and that reduces human life to a desperate race to the top.
FaithFaith in Focus
Our shared name is a constant reminder that the work I do today is not on behalf of some shapeless ideal of a better world, but for the world that my children will grow up in.
FaithFaith in Focus
This Christmas season brought a new trend: arresting the Grinch.
Arts & CultureTelevision
As a kid, my favorite show was about death. Strangest of all, I watched it on the Disney Channel.