Today’s Topics:
1. Media News 2. Interview with Sister Helena 3. Interview with Sister Helena 4. Commentary on “Theology of the Body on Screen” / “Hiding in Plain Sight: Image of the Human Body in Art and Media” Sister Helena Burns, FSP, is a member of the Daughters of St. Paul, an international congregation of Roman Catholic Sisters founded to communicate God’s Word through the media. She has an M.A. in Media Literacy Education; a B.A. in theology and philosophy from St. John’s University, NYC; studied screenwriting at UCLA and Act One-Hollywood; and holds a Certificate in Pastoral Youth Ministry. Sr. Helena is also studying at the Theology of the Body Institute, PA. She is a movie reviewer for Life Teen & The Catholic Channel–Sirius XM. She wrote and directed a documentary on the life of Blessed James Alberione :www.MediaApostle.com and is a co-producer on www.The40Film.com. She offers an online “Theology of the Body Foundations” certificate course through www.sacredheartcollege.ca, and her daily book for young women is “He Speaks to You”: www.tinyurl.com/DailyBook. She is also a regional vocation directress for the Daughters. Sister Helena gives Media Literacy & Theology of the Body workshops and courses to youth & adults all over the U.S. and Canada, and believes that media can be a primary tool for sharing God’s love and salvation. (She is a dual citizen, Canada/USA: an international woman of mystery.)
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