Christopher Fenoglio

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During Lent we learn the true meaning of true grit

March 24, 2011 by Christopher Fenoglio Leave a Comment

During Lent we learn the true meaning of true grit

Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one as well. – Matthew 5:38-39 Rooster Cogburn never turned the other cheek. When we watch True Grit and meet Cogburn, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Readings for Lent, Reel Life Journeys Tagged With: Lent, Rooster Cogburn, silence, True Grit

This dark Lenten journey will soon end in the Light

March 1, 2011 by Christopher Fenoglio 2 Comments

This dark Lenten journey will soon end in the Light

I am alone. I walk along a shadowed path, a dark Lenten journey into self-consideration. Night has fallen early; I can barely see the way ahead. I stumble and fall, many times, for I am weak and unsure of my way. Where should I turn? The black forest closes around me, tall trees of sins surround me: mighty redwoods of past transgressions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Readings for Lent, Reel Life Journeys Tagged With: American Beauty, Back to the Future, Dante, Gone with the Wind, Hell, Hook, Lent, The Godfather, The Passion of the Christ, What Dreams May Come

“The Passion” helps us remember Jesus’s suffering and love for us

March 19, 2010 by Christopher Fenoglio Leave a Comment

“The Passion” helps us remember Jesus’s suffering and love for us

Though I enjoy watching new movies, I love to watch certain movies again and again, depending on the calendar. In the fall I imagine I am sitting in Notre Dame Stadium, chanting with the crowd “Rudy, Rudy.” At Christmas I am shopping in Bedford Falls and discussing my wonderful life with George Bailey. As spring approaches, I am helping Ray … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Readings for Lent, Reel Life Journeys Tagged With: Holy Week, Jesus Christ, Lent, Mel Gibson, movie-making, Passion, Passion of the Christ

With God’s love, even the small can do marvelous deeds

February 9, 2010 by Christopher Fenoglio Leave a Comment

With God’s love, even the small can do marvelous deeds

I am alone again, walking with quiet prayers at the beginning of Lent. Trees tower over me, man-made planes glide above me and prehistoric stars shine upon me. Here on earth, amidst all manner of beings, I realize that I am just one small person. Where do I fit in? What good can I do? I am Scott Carey at the end of The Incredible Shrinking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Readings for Lent, Reel Life Journeys Tagged With: Incredible Shrinking Man, Incredible Shrinking Woman, Lent, redemption, sin, Tron

Despite our sins, we are all saved by God’s amazing grace

June 28, 2007 by Christopher Fenoglio Leave a Comment

Despite our sins, we are all saved by God’s amazing grace

The single scarlet candle burns brightly in the corner; an "Open" sign for wayward souls. No one remains in the darkened sanctuary except this solitary visitor, returning for a few minutes of peace before addressing the tasks at hand. Yet I am not alone, for Our Lord is present in the holy tabernacles - the one across the room and the other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Readings for Lent, Reel Life Journeys Tagged With: Amazing Grace, contrition, forgiveness, Lent

Kneeling, listening, praying, seeing, feeling, living in Lent

May 23, 2007 by Christopher Fenoglio 2 Comments

Kneeling, listening, praying, seeing, feeling, living in Lent

The darkened sanctuary was still, very quiet, yet inviting to this late night traveler. “I’ll just drop the music off and head home,” I thought. But the opportunity to spend time alone with God was before me, so I put aside one need for another. The candle flame next to the tabernacle flickered behind the scarlet glass, a beacon for all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Readings for Lent, Reel Life Journeys Tagged With: Chocolat, Johnny Depp, Lent, Pay it Forward, sin

Christopher Fenoglio

About Christopher Fenoglio

Christopher Fenoglio writes about movies, music, sports, and other popular culture that inspire one's daily faith journey. His recent book THE SECRET OF THE SANTA BOX helps parents inspire their children … more

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