ruah arts group

Friday September 14th at 7pm at Casa Smith

The feast of the Exaltation of the Cross is days away, and we thought a Cross-themed movie would be appropriate.  To add to the glory of the Cross, the Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum (read:the declaration by B16 that cut the red tape on celebration of the Tridentine Mass) is effective Friday (not a motu too soon!), and we’ll be hopefully hearing a lot more of that universal lingua around. See here for some commentary on the Motu Proprio. I sense good conversations on the cross, stigmata, liturgy and other signs of contradiction. Boo-ya. And also there will be Padre Pio Movie Trivia and prizes. Sweet.

“Padre Pio: Miracle Man” is a beautifully shot film about the Italian Stigmatic Franciscan Priest who defied the rationalism and materialism of the twentieth century with his very presence, suffering and miraculous gifts. ( See Bishops’ Conference review here or the Ignatius Press Description Here.) It got mixed reviews–some loved it, some hated it–but we’ve seen it and were both moved by it, giving us a spark to love this 20th century supernatural powerhouse of a saint.

Note the length of the movie–just over three hours–but it’s worth it. Come also for fun, food and prizes. Bring your own pillows and blankets.