Since earliest times, human beings have delighted in telling stories.  Stories are used for entertainment, of course, but they are also the means of communicating values, challenging assumptions, raising issues of social importance and pointing to a reality beyond the here-and-now.  You need only think of the parables of Jesus in the gospels to realize the power of stories to comfort, to disturb, to illuminate and, ultimately, to change.  Jesus knew that often our most important lessons are learned through stories.

For over a hundred years now, innumerable stories have been told through the medium of film.  In this new season of Movies that Matter, participants will view a film together each evening, following a short introduction.  They will then be helped to reflect, individually and together, on the issues and values raised in the film, particularly through the eyes of faith.  Sometimes, even the most unlikely movies can yield profound insights about ourselves and our endless search for meaning, hope and - ultimately - God.

Movies that Matter - Season 3 begins on Wednesday, 19 January 2011, and continues fortnightly until 30 March.

Time:  7.30-10.00pm.

Contribution at your discretion.

No need to book.  Just come along.

Director: Sr. Avril O'Regan, R.L.R.