Unfortunately, we can't meet up and watch a film together due to social distancing. However, we can definitely continue watching films ... and, Cinema for the Soul participants can meet to share faith insights about the film using Zoom.  

Young Adults ages 18 - 99 are welcome to partcipate in the zoom meeting.

I picked Fat Chance for this month because I appreciated the message this film had to offer, which is about self love, self worth, and accepting yourself for who you are. Who doesn't need to hear that message as cliched as it is. In this case, Allie struggles with all these because she is self conscious of her weight. It doesn't help either that the people around her always remind her about how much she weighs. I also love the fact that this film is inspired by a true story. Make sure you watch the movie till the end when they show pictures of the real Allie and Justin.          
 

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Has Jesus ever spoken to you through a film's theme, character, or plot? If the answer is yes then let's talk about it!  This is what Cinema for the Soul is all about.

You are invited to this FREE monthly event for ages 18-99 where we watch a film from a spiritual point of view. Afterwards you are encouraged to stay and discuss your insights about the film.
 
Through scripture and Cinema Divina (like Lectio Divina but using the film), I ask you to think about these questions: 
 

• Where is Christ present in the film?

• Which part of the film stood out to you and why?

• What is God's message to you through this film?

• ​​​Finally, as a result of viewing this film, what action is the Holy Spirit calling you to do in your life and the world?

The Cinema for the Soul ministry inspires us to grow closer to Christ through a film's story, characters, dialogue, and from each other's insights. Like St. Pope John Paul II once said, "Movies can be our modern day parables!"

My name is Brandie and one of my passions is film. I love to talk about films. I have always been fascinated about how movies are made with special effects, knowledge about directors, and acting. I enjoy collecting autographs and you will catch me at a movie convention somewhere. Since I was a little girl, almost every weekend my family and I made it an event to go to the movie theatre, watch the latest film, and then talk about it afterwards.

I am a big believer that God can use films to influence and affect your life. He has done that in my own life. Films have made such an impression on me. On several occassions God has spoken to me through a film's storyline, character, or dialogue from a scene. Even if the film never mentions God, I believe his presence can be there. In some horror films there is a message about what can happen when you don't have God in your life or you choose to 'play' God. In 2012, I was asked to come up with a ministry that would draw Catholics to Christ in a new way. I created a ministry that would challenge the audience to watch a film from a spiritual point of view and find God's presence. 

It doesn't matter how old you are or where you are from we can all learn from each other's experiences and insights from the films we watch. Therefore, I encourage you to stay after the film has ended to discuss the film with each other. You, the audience, make Cinema for the Soul what it is because you are willing to share your thoughts and your faith with each other.

I want to thank everyone who has attended a Cinema for the Soul night. It is because of your support that this ministry has been going strong since 2012. You are always welcome to invite others and bring snacks/drinks to share. I look forward to seeing you at the next movie night! -Brandie

Here is a list of the films we have watched and discussed since we began in 2012.