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NEWARK, N.J. (OSV News) — An independent film called “Trinity’s Triumph,” written and produced by a Newark archdiocesan priest, brings Catholic priests into the everyday landscape, peeling back the stained-glass curtain on the priesthood.
Father Stephen Fichter, pastor at St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Wyckoff and episcopal vicar of education for the Newark Archdiocese, drafted the story about 25 years ago based on his early years in the seminary and as a young priest. It has been rewritten many times to reflect the Church of the 21st century and now includes the story of three men who are called to serve in today’s world.
Father Fichter said too many movies about priests are black-and-white films such as “The Bells of St. Mary’s” and “Going My Way” that give a mid-20th century view of the Church.
“Trinity’s Triumph” — released by film distributor Quiver on various streaming services in November — is a modern, behind-the-scenes look at life in the priesthood and the Catholic Church by showing the stories of three young men from diverse backgrounds who struggle to find their way in the world.
“For the most part, priests are part of the everyday landscape, but generally are not known well as individuals,” Father Fichter told Jersey Catholic, the news website of the Archdiocese of Newark. “Priests have their struggles just like everyone else. The film takes the viewer into the real world of priests, with all the ups and downs, and the twists and turns, that are part and parcel of every life. ‘Trinity’s Triumph’ is a story about the endurance of friendship and of being true to one’s calling in life.”
Father Fichter said, ultimately, he wanted to take priests “off the pedestal of perfectionism” while appreciating their commitment to God and to serving the people entrusted to their spiritual care.
“Trinity’s Triumph” takes viewers into the hearts and heads of three young men as they enter the seminary with all the surety of 20-year-olds.
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Father Stephen Fichter, pastor at St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Wyckoff and episcopal vicar of education for the Newark Archdiocese, drafted the story about 25 years ago based on his early years in the seminary and as a young priest. It has been rewritten many times to reflect the Church of the 21st century and now includes the story of three men who are called to serve in today’s world.
Father Fichter said too many movies about priests are black-and-white films such as “The Bells of St. Mary’s” and “Going My Way” that give a mid-20th century view of the Church.
“Trinity’s Triumph” — released by film distributor Quiver on various streaming services in November — is a modern, behind-the-scenes look at life in the priesthood and the Catholic Church by showing the stories of three young men from diverse backgrounds who struggle to find their way in the world.
“For the most part, priests are part of the everyday landscape, but generally are not known well as individuals,” Father Fichter told Jersey Catholic, the news website of the Archdiocese of Newark. “Priests have their struggles just like everyone else. The film takes the viewer into the real world of priests, with all the ups and downs, and the twists and turns, that are part and parcel of every life. ‘Trinity’s Triumph’ is a story about the endurance of friendship and of being true to one’s calling in life.”
Father Fichter said, ultimately, he wanted to take priests “off the pedestal of perfectionism” while appreciating their commitment to God and to serving the people entrusted to their spiritual care.
“Trinity’s Triumph” takes viewers into the hearts and heads of three young men as they enter the seminary with all the surety of 20-year-olds.
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Priest's film 'Trinity's Triumph' lifts stained-glass curtain on the priesthood
An independent film called "Trinity's Triumph," written and produced by a Newark archdiocesan priest, brings Catholic priests into the everyday landscape, peeling back the stained-glass curtain on the priesthood.
www.oursundayvisitor.com
