The constant barrage of bad news in a 24 hour news cycle, coupled with opportunities for multi-platfrom entertainment 24/7 with its relentless gospel of consumerism, can be depressing and overwhelming. The demands this electronically mediated environment places on the human person, body and spirit, depending on age and circumstance, requires a response that is personal, social, and cultural. Sister Rose will lead us on a silence-prayer-conversation reflection on this reality using sight and sound samples from popular media to discover ways to breathe and grow joyfully while "under the influence." I gave this presentation at Loyola University, Baltimore, Feb. 28, 2014, faculty retreat, Education Department.
I gave this workshop at the Mid-Atlantic Conference for Catholic educators in Baltimore on February 27, 2014. The purpose of the workshop was to show the what, when, where, how, and why for using clips and topic appropriate YouTube videos within classroom teaching, especially for religious education and character education.
This brief presentation considers media literacy within the context of faith formation and communication. Includes quotes from Pope Francis' "Amoris Laetitia" where he addresses the role of media and technology in the family.
Our world is completely wired and often we cannot see the real connections that seem invisible.And it's not only young people who spend hours using social media every day,but more and more grown-ups are joining social media sites for a variety of motives. Even the Pope tweets. In this presentation I explore questions about social media, faith and education and share two frameworks for evaluating how students, teachers, and others create content and consume it. The T.H.I.N.K. strategy is easy to learn, apply and share with even young children.
How shall we tell our stories in the age when traditional and new media converge are creating new languages that in turn create new networks, communities and contested discourse? What are the key elements to craft our stories and to mediate those produced by the culture?
I will highlight examples of image and sound from popular cinema, YouTube and other sources, in order to enhance and expand our understanding of the heart of story telling in a noisy world that is competing for our attention.
Media Mindfulness for the New Evangelization: A Five Step ApproachRose Pacatte, D. Min.
This presentation was part of a two-day media conference sponsored y the Daughters of St. Paul and the CANA Centre in Singapore (Nov 5-6, 2018.) This sessions is about integrating critical thinking and media literacy within the context of culture, education and faith formation for life and ministry in the era of the New Evangelization.
Digital Media Literacy: Why Character Matters
This presentation was given at the C3 Technology Conference at LMU sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, 8/11/15
http://c3techconf.la-archdiocese.org/?page_id=254
Participants will leave with…
Participants will come way with a clear, accessible understanding of what media literacy is in the digital age and why it is imperative that character education, beginning in the family, be integrated across the curriculum for all other literacies to build on. They will come away with practical skills that they can apply immediately in life, faith, catechesis, and education. As catechists, teachers, parents and ministers, it is not enough to know "how." We are called to be faithful citizens in the digital universe and character education is the basic human foundation on which to build the moral, faithful citizen with an informed conscience and vibrant faith life.
As part of the workshop, you will…
Look at various samples of digital media and apply two methods for critical thinking to share with those with whom you share faith and a list of online resources to aid your family, educational and pastoral ministry.
Participants will come away with a clear, accessible understanding of what media literacy is in the digital age and why it is imperative that character education, beginning in the family, be integrated across the curriculum for all other literacies to build on. They will come away with practical skills that they can apply immediately in life, faith, catechesis, and education. As catechists, teachers, parents and ministers, it is not enough to know "how." We are called to be faithful citizens in the digital universe and character education is the basic human foundation on which to build the moral, faithful citizen with an informed conscience and vibrant faith life. (This presentation was part of a two day media workshop sponsored by the Daughters of St Paul and the CANA Centre in Singapore, Nov 5-6, 2018.)
This presentation was given to a university class on Latino Culture and Religion. The professor wanted me to provide the students with input on how to write a film review. I started by showing trailers for several Latino-themed films such as The Milagro Beanfield War, From Prada to Nada, Mi Familia/My Family, Voces inocentes/Innocent Voices, Fools Rush In, They Killed Sister Dorothy, At Play in the Fields of the Lord, The Burning Season, A Better Life
I gave this workshop at the Mid-Atlantic Conference for Catholic educators in Baltimore on February 27, 2014. The purpose of the workshop was to show the what, when, where, how, and why for using clips and topic appropriate YouTube videos within classroom teaching, especially for religious education and character education.
This brief presentation considers media literacy within the context of faith formation and communication. Includes quotes from Pope Francis' "Amoris Laetitia" where he addresses the role of media and technology in the family.
Our world is completely wired and often we cannot see the real connections that seem invisible.And it's not only young people who spend hours using social media every day,but more and more grown-ups are joining social media sites for a variety of motives. Even the Pope tweets. In this presentation I explore questions about social media, faith and education and share two frameworks for evaluating how students, teachers, and others create content and consume it. The T.H.I.N.K. strategy is easy to learn, apply and share with even young children.
How shall we tell our stories in the age when traditional and new media converge are creating new languages that in turn create new networks, communities and contested discourse? What are the key elements to craft our stories and to mediate those produced by the culture?
I will highlight examples of image and sound from popular cinema, YouTube and other sources, in order to enhance and expand our understanding of the heart of story telling in a noisy world that is competing for our attention.
Media Mindfulness for the New Evangelization: A Five Step ApproachRose Pacatte, D. Min.
This presentation was part of a two-day media conference sponsored y the Daughters of St. Paul and the CANA Centre in Singapore (Nov 5-6, 2018.) This sessions is about integrating critical thinking and media literacy within the context of culture, education and faith formation for life and ministry in the era of the New Evangelization.
Digital Media Literacy: Why Character Matters
This presentation was given at the C3 Technology Conference at LMU sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, 8/11/15
http://c3techconf.la-archdiocese.org/?page_id=254
Participants will leave with…
Participants will come way with a clear, accessible understanding of what media literacy is in the digital age and why it is imperative that character education, beginning in the family, be integrated across the curriculum for all other literacies to build on. They will come away with practical skills that they can apply immediately in life, faith, catechesis, and education. As catechists, teachers, parents and ministers, it is not enough to know "how." We are called to be faithful citizens in the digital universe and character education is the basic human foundation on which to build the moral, faithful citizen with an informed conscience and vibrant faith life.
As part of the workshop, you will…
Look at various samples of digital media and apply two methods for critical thinking to share with those with whom you share faith and a list of online resources to aid your family, educational and pastoral ministry.
Participants will come away with a clear, accessible understanding of what media literacy is in the digital age and why it is imperative that character education, beginning in the family, be integrated across the curriculum for all other literacies to build on. They will come away with practical skills that they can apply immediately in life, faith, catechesis, and education. As catechists, teachers, parents and ministers, it is not enough to know "how." We are called to be faithful citizens in the digital universe and character education is the basic human foundation on which to build the moral, faithful citizen with an informed conscience and vibrant faith life. (This presentation was part of a two day media workshop sponsored by the Daughters of St Paul and the CANA Centre in Singapore, Nov 5-6, 2018.)
This presentation was given to a university class on Latino Culture and Religion. The professor wanted me to provide the students with input on how to write a film review. I started by showing trailers for several Latino-themed films such as The Milagro Beanfield War, From Prada to Nada, Mi Familia/My Family, Voces inocentes/Innocent Voices, Fools Rush In, They Killed Sister Dorothy, At Play in the Fields of the Lord, The Burning Season, A Better Life
Restoring Confidence in the Gospel: Restoring confidence in the truths we bel...Bex Lewis
For http://www.creonline.co.uk/visitors/news/cre-international-womens-conference-restoring-your-confidence/ event held by Woman Alive at the Christian Resources Exhibition
Presentation on Kindness with the Nebraska region of the United Church of Christ and the Disciples of Christ. This was presented remotely February 7-9, 2022, and based on my book, "In Defense of Kindness: Why It Matters, How It Changes Our Lives, and How It Can Save the World" (Chalice Press, 2021)
5 Ways Social Media is Changing our WorldAndy Smith
Social Media is changing our world and our culture. As Christians, we need to think carefully both about how we use social media and how social media affects the culture around us — even if we don't use it ourselves.
In this talk I examine 5 way that Social Media is changing our world. For each of these 5 ways, we look at how the culture is shifting, what kind of challenge this is to our Christian worldview and what changes we can make in our Social Media habits.
Are You Sure You Want to Do This?: Five Disruptions of Hybrid Church pacifi...Bruce Reyes-Chow
These are the slides presented at the July 31, 2021 meeting of the Presbytery of the Pacific. These focus on navigating a difficult time while also thinking about how to best provide a hybrid experience should a church choose to do so.
You CAN contextualize the gospel in the language of honor and shameWerner Mischke
• Definitions of honor and shame
• Basic differences between guilt/innocence and honor/shame cultures
• What does it mean to contextualize the gospel?
• Where do we have a blind spot concerning honor and shame in Western theology?
• How the gospel is embodied by culture, and what it means to “assume the gospel”
• Comparison of “The Four Spiritual Laws” with the “Father’s Love Gospel Booklet”
Giving Honor: A Key to Fruitful Cross-Cultural Partnerships, by Werner Mischk...Werner Mischke
This workshop presentation was given at the 2018 Missio Nexus annual leadership conference. It takes a problem/solution approach:
PROBLEM: A) Rivalry in the New Testament World: Honor competition and rivalry was a major part of the culture of the New Testament world. B) Rivalry today: What does rivalry and honor competition look like in networks or cross-cultural partnerships today?
SOLUTION: A) Being like Jesus—giving honor: Jesus and Paul teach that serving and giving honor undermine rivalry and honor competition. B) Giving honor—today: What does “giving honor” look like in networks or cross-cultural partnerships today? It looks like empathic listening.
Giving Honor: A Key to Fruitful Cross-Cultural PartnershipsWerner Mischke
This presentation by Werner Mischke was given as a webinar with visionSynergy on 16 November 2017. Werner brings to the surface the problem of honor competition, rivalry, and honor status in the New Testament church. He considers how this applies to global Christian mission. He proposes as a solution: the Spirit-empowered solution of “giving honor” (Rom 12:10; 1 Cor 12:21–26) across cultures and across different levels of social status. The material explores various ways that “giving honor” can help make our own networks or partnerships more healthy relationally—and more fruitful for the gospel. A strong emphasis is given to the practice of empathic listening—“listening with your heart”.
Humility and the Limitations of SuccessAlister Pate
Humility - it's a funny old concept in our culture. We juxtapose Jesus' purifying the temple with his suprising claim to be humble. What does that tell us about what humility really is, and what it means for success?
Knowing and sharing the gospel of Christ in the language of honor and shameWerner Mischke
This presentation covers:
• What does it mean to contextualize the gospel?
• Where the Western blind spot comes from concerning honor and shame
• How the gospel is embodied by culture, and what it means to “assume the gospel”
• Comparison of “The Four Spiritual Laws” with the “Father’s Love Gospel Booklet”
• Practice describing your story in the language of honor and shame
• Where to get free resources to learn more about honor and shame
Cafechurch Presentation to Fresh Expressions Gathering ParticipantsAlister Pate
This is the presentation I gave to a group of people involved in the Fresh Expressions - Mission Shaped Ministry gathering in Melbourne on 30/1/14. It talks a little bit about the history of Cafechurch, and a lot more about teh things we are learning together.
Twilight Retreat for the Oscars: what do the 2014 nominated films have to say...Rose Pacatte, D. Min.
This "retreat" presentation is an outline that considers the 9 nominated films for Best Picture as well as two of the films nominated in the Best Animated Feature category through the lens of the Beatitudes, Works of Mercy, Deadly Sins, Catholic Social Teaching, the T.H.I.N.K. protocol, what it means to be a person of "character" and empathy.
This presentation: Night at the Oscars at the NCCL (National Conference for Catechetical leaders) was given at the 2016 conference in Jacksonville, FL, May 2016. The themes of the (mostly) Oscar nominated or winning clips and trailers are Catechesis + Care for God’s Creation + Intercultural Focus and Dare + Lead+ Innovate. "Storytelling through film can integrate our life experience."
Restoring Confidence in the Gospel: Restoring confidence in the truths we bel...Bex Lewis
For http://www.creonline.co.uk/visitors/news/cre-international-womens-conference-restoring-your-confidence/ event held by Woman Alive at the Christian Resources Exhibition
Presentation on Kindness with the Nebraska region of the United Church of Christ and the Disciples of Christ. This was presented remotely February 7-9, 2022, and based on my book, "In Defense of Kindness: Why It Matters, How It Changes Our Lives, and How It Can Save the World" (Chalice Press, 2021)
5 Ways Social Media is Changing our WorldAndy Smith
Social Media is changing our world and our culture. As Christians, we need to think carefully both about how we use social media and how social media affects the culture around us — even if we don't use it ourselves.
In this talk I examine 5 way that Social Media is changing our world. For each of these 5 ways, we look at how the culture is shifting, what kind of challenge this is to our Christian worldview and what changes we can make in our Social Media habits.
Are You Sure You Want to Do This?: Five Disruptions of Hybrid Church pacifi...Bruce Reyes-Chow
These are the slides presented at the July 31, 2021 meeting of the Presbytery of the Pacific. These focus on navigating a difficult time while also thinking about how to best provide a hybrid experience should a church choose to do so.
You CAN contextualize the gospel in the language of honor and shameWerner Mischke
• Definitions of honor and shame
• Basic differences between guilt/innocence and honor/shame cultures
• What does it mean to contextualize the gospel?
• Where do we have a blind spot concerning honor and shame in Western theology?
• How the gospel is embodied by culture, and what it means to “assume the gospel”
• Comparison of “The Four Spiritual Laws” with the “Father’s Love Gospel Booklet”
Giving Honor: A Key to Fruitful Cross-Cultural Partnerships, by Werner Mischk...Werner Mischke
This workshop presentation was given at the 2018 Missio Nexus annual leadership conference. It takes a problem/solution approach:
PROBLEM: A) Rivalry in the New Testament World: Honor competition and rivalry was a major part of the culture of the New Testament world. B) Rivalry today: What does rivalry and honor competition look like in networks or cross-cultural partnerships today?
SOLUTION: A) Being like Jesus—giving honor: Jesus and Paul teach that serving and giving honor undermine rivalry and honor competition. B) Giving honor—today: What does “giving honor” look like in networks or cross-cultural partnerships today? It looks like empathic listening.
Giving Honor: A Key to Fruitful Cross-Cultural PartnershipsWerner Mischke
This presentation by Werner Mischke was given as a webinar with visionSynergy on 16 November 2017. Werner brings to the surface the problem of honor competition, rivalry, and honor status in the New Testament church. He considers how this applies to global Christian mission. He proposes as a solution: the Spirit-empowered solution of “giving honor” (Rom 12:10; 1 Cor 12:21–26) across cultures and across different levels of social status. The material explores various ways that “giving honor” can help make our own networks or partnerships more healthy relationally—and more fruitful for the gospel. A strong emphasis is given to the practice of empathic listening—“listening with your heart”.
Humility and the Limitations of SuccessAlister Pate
Humility - it's a funny old concept in our culture. We juxtapose Jesus' purifying the temple with his suprising claim to be humble. What does that tell us about what humility really is, and what it means for success?
Knowing and sharing the gospel of Christ in the language of honor and shameWerner Mischke
This presentation covers:
• What does it mean to contextualize the gospel?
• Where the Western blind spot comes from concerning honor and shame
• How the gospel is embodied by culture, and what it means to “assume the gospel”
• Comparison of “The Four Spiritual Laws” with the “Father’s Love Gospel Booklet”
• Practice describing your story in the language of honor and shame
• Where to get free resources to learn more about honor and shame
Cafechurch Presentation to Fresh Expressions Gathering ParticipantsAlister Pate
This is the presentation I gave to a group of people involved in the Fresh Expressions - Mission Shaped Ministry gathering in Melbourne on 30/1/14. It talks a little bit about the history of Cafechurch, and a lot more about teh things we are learning together.
Twilight Retreat for the Oscars: what do the 2014 nominated films have to say...Rose Pacatte, D. Min.
This "retreat" presentation is an outline that considers the 9 nominated films for Best Picture as well as two of the films nominated in the Best Animated Feature category through the lens of the Beatitudes, Works of Mercy, Deadly Sins, Catholic Social Teaching, the T.H.I.N.K. protocol, what it means to be a person of "character" and empathy.
This presentation: Night at the Oscars at the NCCL (National Conference for Catechetical leaders) was given at the 2016 conference in Jacksonville, FL, May 2016. The themes of the (mostly) Oscar nominated or winning clips and trailers are Catechesis + Care for God’s Creation + Intercultural Focus and Dare + Lead+ Innovate. "Storytelling through film can integrate our life experience."
"The Pilgrim's Way" is a presentation I gave at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Lower Burrell, PA (Greensburg Diocese about an hour from Pittsburgh) on March 22, 2014 during a weekend retreat using the 2012 film "The Way" starring Martin Sheen and directed by his son Emilio Estevez. This presentation was given to the parish at large on a Saturday evening as part of the parish's intergenerational catechesis program - for the adults and older teens while Sr Jennifer spoke to the junior high kids and Joan Duncan and catechists gave a pilgrimage presentation to K-4.
The plan was to give those not participating in the "Lenten pilgrimage" retreat to get a taste of what we were doing and perhaps entice people to consider making a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, a Marian shrine, Rome, or even a local shrine or the Cathedral.
The idea was to introduce and deepen the delights of the pilgrimage, inner and outer.
Cinema divina can be an authentic encounter with God through the scriptures and film. When communities share the lectio, and by extension cinema divina, the Holy Spirit opens minds and hearts allowing genuine spiritual growth to happen. (c) Daughters of St. Paul/Sr. Rose Pacatte
Meeting Jesus at the movies might seem impossible to some …
this session will look at sacramental ways to find God in the dark and secrets to discovering heroes who exemplify the teaching of the Lord Jesus in laughter and tears. It includes an analysis of "The Hunger Games" film as a cultural parable that engages the sacramental imagination (with thanks to Sr. Nancy Usslemann, FSP)
This presentation was given at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, Nov. 22, 2013.
Ways of seeing: theology, culture,spirituality, cinema (LMU course 11/13Rose Pacatte, D. Min.
This is the outline for two classes I taught as a substitute for Fr. Alan Deck, SJ, at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, November 2013. The course explored "the nature of and the connections between culture, faith, and spirituality … in the context of cultural, ideological, and religious pluralism and secularism using popular film …"
This is a reflection on "Silence & the Word: Path of Evangelization" by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012 for World Communications Day or World Day of Communication. It is drawn from his Message for that day. Here is the link to his text:http://w2.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/messages/communications/documents/hf_ben-xvi_mes_20120124_46th-world-communications-day.html
Changing Scripts through Deep Listening - The Wisdom Circle is developed by Dreamcatchers during its 15 years of work with vulnerable children. It celebrates each individual’s life experience, their unique insight into the mysteries of life and develops the patience to hear another’s world view.
Sonali Ojha, Founder & Director, Dreamcatchers Foundation
What happens when we do theology in the digital conversation space? How does the medium shape the form and content of our theology? How does it help us to engage better with the key theological questions facing us?
This presentation looks at Walter Brueggemann's treatement of 'preaching as Sub-Version' and suggests that the key focus of theology on the internet ought to be sharing the alternative story of God in Christ who creates community among neighbours.
These are slides that accompanied a live webinar discussion with the Youth Theology Network leaders, who are pondering how to transform their summer programs in a time of physical distancing.
Photo Souvenir album of the first of a series of World Cafe conversations hosted by SRQ Connects. More than 60 people attended, all of whom share a common goal which is to build a strong cross-cultural and diverse community in Sarasota.
This brief presentation invites women to discern why we are blessed to be women and how we can better understand and appreciate what it means to be a woman and a Catholic Christian woman. Quotes from Sr Joan Chittister, Sr Thea Bowman, Courtney Reissig.
Catholic Social Teaching and Media Literacy Education: a Call to HopeRose Pacatte, D. Min.
This presentation explores the intersection of Catholic Social Teaching and Media Literacy Education in Faith Formation. Includes suggestions for film trailers or clips to reinforce themes, references to Pope Francis teachings. Updated 2021
What the movie means: Meeting God @ the movies & how I became a (Catholic) fi...Rose Pacatte, D. Min.
This presentation was prepared as a one hour zoom class during the pandemic of 2020 for the Religion and Film course taught by Sr. Angela Ann Zukowski at the University of Dayton. It covers the vocation of the film critic within the vocation of a Catholic sister, a Daughter of St. Paul. It also describes theology and film and ways to seek evidence of God's grace at work in cinematic storytelling.
Using Media & Popular Culture to Facilitate Encounters with ChristRose Pacatte, D. Min.
This is a presentation for those involved in evangelization and catechesis and offers a media literacy/media mindfulness approach to popular culture in faith formation. It defines culture, popular culture, and considers approaching these through the route of values and virtue. It invites catechists to embrace a life of prayer and cultural mysticism in their own lives to be witnesses to those with whom they share faith.
This presentation is for the Latino Religion and Spirituality course taught by Professor Allan Deck at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles with notes on how to critique a film (see the presentation "So you want to be a film critic" on SlideShare.net/rosepacatte
Catholic Clergy Sex Abuse: Scandal & Crisis, Prevention & HealingRose Pacatte, D. Min.
This presentation was prepared for a Major Superiors Leadership Conference. The goal is to raise awareness about the situation, educate about circumstances and situations where abuse can happen, develop skills for young women religious (sisters) specifically to deal with situations, and prompt major superiors to develop protocols for reporting and healing. Resources are listed at the end, including films dealing with clergy sex abuse and links to educational and policy resources.
Horror films have the ability to engage human fears in their audiences. Do they perhaps carry an even deeper meaning? Sr. Rose Pacatte, a member of the Daughters of St. Paul and the founding Director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies in Los Angeles, explores the intimate relationship between Catholicism and horror films. Are they more deeply related than we think? Sr. Rose uses clips from “The Nun” to “Get Out” to "It" to “The Passion of the Christ” to examine the theology, motifs and methods that support her belief that horror films are indeed C(c)atholic. From horror’s beginnings to its bloody present, Sr. Rose will dig deeply into the psychology that ties the two cultural staples together. Sr. Rose is an award-winning film journalist and author or co-author of fifteen titles on film, film and scripture and media literacy education. She has an Master’s of Education in Media Studies from the University of London and received a D. Min. in 2018.
Edith Stein Lecture 2018, Immaculata University, Immaculata, PARose Pacatte, D. Min.
Our world is completely wired and often we cannot see the real connections that seem invisible. In this lecture for the Edith Stein Lecture at Immaculata University on October 9, 2018, I explored questions about social media, faith, faith formation, education and evangelization, and consider how faith can be strengthened through our engagement with media.
Here are the survey results from 91 people who responded. I created the survey to get an idea of what people think about these subjects in view of my D. Min. project: a textbook on the subject for undergrads. I redacted the names but left the rest of the info so you can see ages. Not everyone answered every question. Contact me through Facebook if you have any questions. Thank you to everyone who took the time to reply!
This presentation explores the nature of theology, theological thinking, transcendence and the arts in relation to film. It was presented during Allan Deck, SJ's class on Latino Religion & Spirituality
Grand illusion UPDATED Pope Francis on Family, Media, Technology & Communicat...Rose Pacatte, D. Min.
This presentation provides the context for Pope Francis' 12 points + on media, media literacy education, communication, technology and the family in his 2016 document "Amoris Laetitia." It will provide insight and practical applications to the family and faith formation.
"The cinema has always been interested in God." This seminar introduces ways to see and find God in the dark, to see Jesus on the silver screen, ways to discover Jesus-figures, i.e. heroes and heroines who exemplify the teachings of Jesus in drama, laughter and tears.
Pope Francis wrote and released his document on the family in 2016 during the Year of Mercy. This presentation gathers together Francis' comments on the reality, positive and negative influences and possibilities of entertainment ad information media and technologies on and for the family. Within the context of family values found in the Gospels this presentation describes media mindfulness as a faith-based response to our mediated world.
This presentation was first given at the 10th annual conference for Theology & Peace in Chicago. It explores four different Scripture-based methodologies: Deep Viewing, Theological Reflection, Cinema Divina, and the Character Lens. Presentation by Sr Rose Pacatte. (Note: one could also use the themes of Catholic Social Teaching or other criteria and adapt the methodologies accordingly.) This presentation was used as an introduction to the 2008 film "The Visitor." We then screened the film, took a break, and had a conversation using mostly the Cinema Divina approach. Be sure to obtain a license from CVLI.com or Swank.com before showing a film outside the home or the regular school curriculum. (Thanks to Meredith Gould for use of her quote about theology/)
Media literacy and media mindfulness in the context of evangelizationRose Pacatte, D. Min.
This is a media literacy/media mindfulness refresher presentation for those working in faith formation, catechesis, and religious education as well as Catholic Christian parents and teachers and anyone interested in integrating media literacy within the context of culture, education and faith formation
Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
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Under the influence: breathing life and spirit in/to a mediated world
1. Under
the
Influence:
Breathing
Life
and
Spirit
in/to
a
Mediated
World
Rose
Paca>e,
MEd
Media
Studies
Pauline
Center
for
Media
Studies
Los
Angeles,
CA
PaulineCMS.com
2. Our
response
in
a
noisy
mediated
world
of
stories
• The
demands
that
are
made
on
the
human
person,
body,
mind,
spirit
• Asks
of
us
personal,
social
and
cultural
responses
4. Silence
&
the
Word
A
forgo>en
aspect
of
communicaNon?
5. RelaNonship
between
silence
and
the
Word
• Alternate
and
balance
• Integrate
one
with
the
other
• To
allow
authenNc
dialogue
and
achieve
deep
closeness
between
people
6. CommunicaNon
breaks
down
when
• Word
&
silence
become
mutually
exclusive
• Giving
rise
to
confusion
and
coldness
10. Who
is
my
digital
neighbor?
• Today
we
are
living
in
a
world
which
is
growing
ever
“smaller”
and
where,
as
a
result,
it
would
seem
to
be
easier
for
all
of
us
to
be
neighbors.
• Though
closer
than
ever
deep
divisions
within
our
human
family.
• On
the
global
level
we
see
a
scandalous
gap
between
the
opulence
of
the
wealthy
and
the
u>er
desNtuNon
of
the
poor.
11. • We
have
become
so
accustomed
to
these
things
that
they
no
longer
unse>le
us.
• Our
world
suffers
from
many
forms
of
exclusion,
marginalizaNon
and
poverty,
• To
say
nothing
of
conflicts
born
of
a
combinaNon
of
economic,
poliNcal,
ideological,
and,
sadly,
even
religious
moNves.
12. Voices
from
the
culture
•
•
•
•
Movies
about
breathing,
taking
a
breath
Listening
Silence
And
someNmes
…
change
26. In
silence
We
avoid
being
Ned
to
our
own
untested
point
of
view
27. In
silence
Space
is
created
for
mutual
listening
and
deeper
human
relaNonships
28. In
silence
we
observe
authenNc
communicaNon
Facial
expressions
and
body
language
are
how
people
reveal
themselves
to
one
another
in
love
(or
not)
29. Silence
is
a
powerful
mode
of
expression
All
human
living
is
communicated
– Joy
– Anxiety
– Suffering
30. Silence
gives
rise
to
acNve
communicaNon
That
requires
– SensiNvity
– A
capacity
to
listen
These
manifest
• The
true
nature
and
measure
of
relaNonships
31. In
noise
• Silence
is
essenNal
for
discernment
• To
disNnguish
what
is
important
from
what
is
insignificant
or
secondary.
32. In
silence
Deeper
reflecNon
helps
us
discover
links
between
events
that
at
first
seem
unrelated
33. In
silence
We
can
become
media
mindful
•
Evaluate
informaNon
•
Analyze
messages
34. The
media
mindful
person
Then
shares
thoughaul
and
relevant
opinions
that
give
rise
to
an
authenNc
body
of
shared
knowledge
35. Create
your
own
media
environment,
eco-‐system
A
balance
between
– Silence
– Words
– Images
– Sound
40. Today
the
process
of
communicaNon
is
fueled
by
the
search
for
answers
•
•
•
•
Advice
Ideas
InformaNon
Answers
41. People
are
bombarded
by
answers
to
quesNons
they
have
not
asked
And
needs
they
did
not
know
they
had
42. Silence
is
precious
• So
we
can
focus
on
important
quesNons
• Exercise
discernment
• In
the
informaNon
surge
and
entertainment
sNmuli
in
which
we
live
43. The
human
condiNon
sNll
seeks
existenNal
meaning
•
•
•
•
•
Who
am
I?
Why
am
I
here?
What
can
I
know?
What
am
I
to
do?
What
may
I
hope?
44. In
silence
• We
affirm
those
who
ask
these
quesNons
when
we
can
give
more
than
a
hasty
answer
• We
then
open
the
possibility
for
profound
dialogue
• We
call
them
to
silent
reflecNon
• …
and
to
reach
into
the
depths
of
their
being
and
open
themselves
to
what
God
has
wri>en
on
their
hearts
45. Constant
flow
of
quesNons
• Demonstrates
the
restlessness
of
the
human
heart
• People
constantly
searching
for
truths
of
lesser
or
greater
import
• …
to
give
meaning
to
their
lives
46. We
all
yearn
and
search
for
truth
But
we
cannot
rest
content
with
a
superficial
and
unquesNoning
exchange
of
skepNcal
opinions
and
experiences
of
life
47. “When
people
exchange
informaNon,
they
are
already
sharing
themselves,
their
view
of
the
world,
their
hopes,
their
ideals”
48. CommunicaNon
is
a
human
endeavor
not
technological
–
Pope
Francis
• Who
is
my
digitl
neighbor?
• The
parable
of
the
Good
Samaritan,
which
is
also
a
parable
about
communicaNon.
• Those
who
communicate,
in
effect,
become
neighbors.
• The
Good
Samaritan
not
only
draws
nearer
to
the
man
he
finds
half
dead
on
the
side
of
the
road;
he
takes
responsibility
for
him.
• CommunicaNon
is
really
about
realizing
that
we
are
all
human
beings,
children
of
God.
I
like
seeing
this
power
of
communicaNon
as
“neighborliness”.
49. Pay
a>enNon
Know
where
websites
and
social
network
sites
are
that
can
help
people
find
Nme
for
reflecNon
57. AuthenNc
communicaNon
=
taking
responsibility
• Whenever
communicaNon
is
primarily
aimed
at
promoNng
consumpNon
or
manipulaNng
others,
we
are
dealing
with
a
form
of
violent
aggression
• like
that
suffered
by
the
man
in
the
parable,
who
was
beaten
by
robbers
and
leh
abandoned
on
the
road.
58. • The
Levite
and
the
priest
do
not
regard
him
as
a
neighbour,
but
as
a
stranger
to
be
kept
at
a
distance.
• In
those
days,
it
was
rules
of
ritual
purity
which
condiNoned
their
response.
• Nowadays
there
is
a
danger
that
certain
media
so
condiNon
our
responses
that
we
fail
to
see
our
real
neighbor.
59. • EffecNve
ChrisNan
witness
is
not
about
bombarding
people
with
religious
messages,
• but
about
our
willingness
to
be
available
to
others
“by
paNently
and
respecaully
engaging
their
quesNons
and
their
doubts
as
they
advance
in
their
search
for
the
truth
and
the
meaning
of
human
existence”
60.
61. Along
the
way
• Let
our
communicaNon
be
a
balm
which
relieves
pain
and
a
fine
wine
which
gladdens
hearts.
•
May
the
light
we
bring
to
others
not
be
the
result
of
cosmeNcs
or
special
effects,
but
rather
of
our
being
loving
and
merciful
“neighbors”
to
those
wounded
and
leh
on
the
side
of
the
road.
• Let
us
boldly
become
ciNzens
of
the
digital
world.
•
The
Church
needs
to
be
concerned
for,
and
present
in,
the
world
of
communicaNon,
in
order
to
dialogue
with
people
today
and
to
help
them
encounter
Christ.
• The
Church
needs
to
be
a
Church
at
the
side
of
others,
capable
of
accompanying
everyone
along
the
way.
63. Silent
contemplaNon
•
•
•
•
•
Immerses
us
in
the
grandeur
of
God
And
the
source
of
Love
Who
directs
us
to
our
neighbour
So
we
can
feel
their
suffering
And
as
a
response
offer
them
– The
light
of
Christ
– His
message
of
life
– His
saving
gih
of
the
fullness
of
love
64. Silent
contemplaNon
• Leads
us
to
the
eternal
Word,
the
Creator
of
the
world
• Who
becomes
more
present
to
us
• Makes
us
aware
of
God’s
plan
being
accomplished
in
history
65. In
silence
we
learn
“to
communicate
that
which
we
have
seen
and
heard”
(1
Jn:
1-‐3)
66. This
mystery
impels
us
to
become
heralds
of
hope
&
salvaNon
and
witnesses
of
that
love
which
promotes
human
dignity
and
builds
jusNce
and
peace