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19th November 2009, 03:25 PM
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I thought it would be nice to share inspirational (through a religous/spiritual message about God) movies you enjoyed.
Here are a couple off the top of my head that I really enjoyed:
Ostrov (The Island) - a Russian movie about a fool for Christ.
Henry Poole is Here - A man is dying and moves back to his original neighborhood, but not original house he grew up in. His religious neighbor sees a picture of Christ on the side of his stucco house. Interesting movie. The faith of the neighbors help to bring this man some faith.
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19th November 2009, 03:44 PM
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Another one that has a Catholic theme was actually directed by a Methodist (I think.). The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Freaky movie, but well done. A good portrayal of theology intertwined there as well.
In the first Spider-Man movie, there is a dramatic scene where someone is praying the Our Father. I like the movie too. The whole "With great power comes great responsibility" can relate to grace in a way---when you are given a gift, how will you use it? |
19th November 2009, 03:49 PM
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Reps: 2,958,048,586,607,158,272 (power: 2,958,048,586,607,176) | | Originally Posted by MrPolo  The best strictly religious movie I've ever seen is The Passion of the Christ. You know if I buy a movie that isn't sci-fi, it's good.
Another one that has a Catholic theme was actually directed by a Methodist (I think.). The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Freaky movie, but well done. A good portrayal of theology intertwined there as well.
In the first Spider-Man movie, there is a dramatic scene where someone is praying the Our Father. I like the movie too. The whole "With great power comes great responsibility" can relate to grace in a way---when you are given a gift, how will you use it?
My husband thought the Passion of Christ was one of the best religious movies he'd ever seen as well...but I know he loves Ostrov, so that may be his fav. now.  I never have watched but a couple bits from the Passion of Christ because I don't stomach violent scenes well at all. 
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The more ardent the love, the more fervent the prayer.
The more perfect the love, the holier the life." ~St. Silouan
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19th November 2009, 03:52 PM
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The fuller the love, the fuller the knowledge of God.
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The more perfect the love, the holier the life." ~St. Silouan
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19th November 2009, 04:01 PM
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Reps: 45,054,887,837,835,648 (power: 45,054,887,837,838) | | | This was actually an English tv series, not a Hollywood movie, but I love the theme through Brideshead Revisited of how God's grace works throughout our lives to bring us to Him. It's more apparent in the book than the series, but still unmistakable.
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19th November 2009, 04:04 PM
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The fuller the love, the fuller the knowledge of God.
The more ardent the love, the more fervent the prayer.
The more perfect the love, the holier the life." ~St. Silouan
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19th November 2009, 04:04 PM
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Reps: 45,054,887,837,835,648 (power: 45,054,887,837,838) | | | M. Night Shyamalan's Signs also has a good theme of how God works through the situations of our lives for good.
Mary
__________________ “Be humble, for the worst thing in the world is of the same stuff as you; be confident, for the stars are of the same stuff as you.” ++++++++++++++++++++
"Let us be ashamed of our slowness in thanking God when He gives, and of our quickness in grumbling at Him when He takes away."
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" Grant me the heart of Jesus, around which darkness waited in vain to enter, but never could."
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19th November 2009, 04:07 PM
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Reps: 45,054,887,837,835,648 (power: 45,054,887,837,838) | | Originally Posted by Dorothea Mary, I haven't heard of that tv series. But that's no surprise. I don't watch much tv. LOL
It was done in the early 80s, I think. It has some great actors - Jeremy Irons, Anthony Andrews, Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Gielgud, Claire Bloom. You can get it on DVD.
Mary
__________________ “Be humble, for the worst thing in the world is of the same stuff as you; be confident, for the stars are of the same stuff as you.” ++++++++++++++++++++
"Let us be ashamed of our slowness in thanking God when He gives, and of our quickness in grumbling at Him when He takes away."
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" Grant me the heart of Jesus, around which darkness waited in vain to enter, but never could."
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19th November 2009, 04:20 PM
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19th November 2009, 04:20 PM
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Reps: 2,958,048,586,607,158,272 (power: 2,958,048,586,607,176) | | Originally Posted by MaryofBethany It was done in the early 80s, I think. It has some great actors - Jeremy Irons, Anthony Andrews, Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Gielgud, Claire Bloom. You can get it on DVD.
Mary
Ah, I see.  It's a Wonderful Life is another inspirational movie with a great message.
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"The greater the love, the greater the sufferings of the soul.
The fuller the love, the fuller the knowledge of God.
The more ardent the love, the more fervent the prayer.
The more perfect the love, the holier the life." ~St. Silouan
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