Catholic Latte

S03 Ep. 32 – Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness | MOVIE REVIEW

Fr. Eric does a spoiler-filled review of the film “Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness” (2022) starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez and Rachel McAdams.
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S03 Ep. 31 – Taken (2008) | RETRO REVIEW

Fr. Eric does a spoiler-filled retro review of the film “Taken” (2008) starring Liam Neeson and Maggie Grace.
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S03 Ep. 30 – West Side Story | MOVIE REVIEW

Fr. Eric does a spoiler-filled review of “West Side Story” (2021): the modern remake of the classic musical directed by Steven Spielberg.
Topics include reviewing our past through the light of the Holy Spirit, learning to receive our lives with humility without having a complete intellectual understanding of our situation, and deferring to Christ to make up for our humanity’s shortcomings in the context of salvation history.
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S03 Ep. 29 – Examining the ”Cancel Culture” | DIVINE MERCY

On Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Eric comments on the predominant "cancel culture" trend by reflecting on the post-Resurrection story of St. Thomas (Jn 20:24-29) to illustrate how Christ gives us the permission and the freedom to be disciples in the midst of becoming the persons God is calling us to be.
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S03 Ep. 28 – Father Stu | MOVIE REVIEW

Fr. Eric does a spoiler-filled review of the film "Father Stu" starring Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson.  
As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to an Apostolic Letter by Pope John Paul II entitled "On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering" (February 11, 1984): https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1984/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_11021984_salvifici-doloris.html.
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S03 Ep. 27 – Not Sure What to Confess?

Fr. Eric gives advice about what to do if you have trouble thinking of things to bring up in confession.
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S03 Ep. 26 – Called to Hope for More | EASTER SUNDAY

On Easter Sunday, Fr. Eric reflects on the story of Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb (Jn 20:1-18) to illustrate how Christ invites us to bring our hopes and dreams to Him in the context of prayer, such that He purify our deep desires while inviting us to hope for more.
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Lent: Day 40 – Rejoice in the Blessing of Others

Join Fr. Eric as he shares various reflections during the 40 days of Lent touching on subjects such as prayer, relationships, discernment, liturgical practice and growing in virtue.
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S03 Ep. 25 – The Temptation to Be Practical | GOOD FRIDAY

On Good Friday, Fr. Eric reflects on how the figure of Barabbas (Mt 27:15-26; Mk 15:1-15; Lk 23:17-25; Jn 18:39-40) is emblematic of the temptation to compromise with regards to our faith while trying to absolve ourselves by suggesting that we’re simply trying to be practical.
As a key example, Fr. Eric refers to a reflection by Bishop Scott McCaig on the subject of voluntarism, as opposed to a worldview shaped by reason and Divine Revelation. Check out this episode from “The Way of the Heart” podcast with Brett Powell and Jake Khym for the complete reflection: https://www.wayoftheheartpodcast.com/episodes/96.
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Lent: Day 39 – Rejoice in Your Weakness

Join Fr. Eric as he shares various reflections during the 40 days of Lent touching on subjects such as prayer, relationships, discernment, liturgical practice and growing in virtue.
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