Media Mystics

Religion EN ↓ 52 episodes

Media Mystics explores modern and classic movies, video games, shows, books, art, poetry, and all manners of inspiring art in our culture through the lens of Catholic theology. The goal of Media Mystics is to invite people into relationship with God by meditating on His beauty as He reveals Himself through human art and culture. For other resources that share our vision, check out the following: Pope John Paul II's "Letter to Artists" (1999)Bl. James Alberione, the media apostle; one of Alberione's religious orders, The Daughters of St. Paul; and Sr. Nancy's work on Cultural MysticismCat

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Longing in the Matrix (Movie Meditation) 25.01.2025 9:56

Join us in prayer today as we meditate with the film "The Matrix" (1999).If you want more prayer like this, check out our Mystic Moments playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9CCyV8566r1eBhKf_OE2NsX2t195qMVIf you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/MediaMystics

The Matrix: A Catholic Perspective (Ep.9) 20.01.2025 1:52:43

Today we explore "The Matrix" from a Catholic Christian perspective. If you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/MediaMysticsCorrection: I don't think that scene was in The Exiles! I can't remember what book it was, but I believe "The Exiles" was another book in that semester's reading list, and I can't recall what book I was referencing. Chapters:0:00:00 Intro0:...

Stick Season by Noah Kahan (Meditation) 30.11.2024 9:54

Join us in prayer today as we meditate with the song "Stick Season" by Noah Kahan If you want more prayer like this, check out our Mystic Moments playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9CCyV8566r1eBhKf_OE2NsX2t195qMV If you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/MediaMystics

Four Catholic Teachers on The Greatest Showman (Ep.8) 24.11.2024 1:08:32

Today we explore "The Greatest Showman" from a Catholic Christian perspective. If you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon . Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:35 announcements 2:07 Guest Intros 2:35 Mystic Moments 7:14 Summary 8:00 Initial Takeaways 12:26 The Highschool Curriculum 18:36 Blessed are the Poor in Spirit 22:00 The Wounded Leader 23:25 Family and Communion 25:33 The Prodigal Son. O...

Addict with a Pen by Twenty One Pilots (Meditation) 28.10.2024 13:40

Join us in prayer today as we meditate with the song "Addict With A Pen" by Twenty One Pilots If you want more prayer like this, check out our Mystic Moments playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9CCyV8566r1eBhKf_OE2NsX2t195qMV If you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/MediaMystics

Meditation: Media Examination of Conscience 23.10.2024 9:35

This mystic moment helps us to examine our media use in light of our Christian values. We hope it can be useful to you! If you want more prayer like this, check out our Mystic Moments playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9CCyV8566r1eBhKf_OE2NsX2t195qMV If you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/MediaMystics

"85" by Andy Grammer (Meditation) 14.10.2024 11:34

Flannery O’Connor: A Catholic Perspective (Ep.7) 20.09.2024 1:19:10

Today we explore "A Good Man Is Hard To Find" and "The Enduring Chill" by Flannery O'Connor from a Catholic Christian perspective. If you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/MediaMysticsChapters:0:00:00 Intro0:01:25 Media Mystics: Podcast and Meditations0:02:00 Our Guest, Jimmy!0:02:23 Mystic Encounters0:04:25 Flannery O'Connor. The Hillbilly Thomist0:12:35 A Go...

Music Meditation: Buy Dirt by Jordan Davis 02.09.2024 14:48

Join us in prayer today as we meditate with the song "Buy Dirt" by Jordan Davis ft. Luke Bryant If you want more prayer like this, check out our Mystic Moments playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9CCyV8566r1eBhKf_OE2NsX2t195qMV If you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/MediaMystics Attributions: Thank you to Jared Wuerzburger for the origin...

Film and Music Meditation: From Now On from The Greatest Showman 21.08.2024 12:39

Join us in prayer today as we meditate with the song "From Now On" from the movie The Greatest Showman If you want more prayer like this, check out our Mystic Moments playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9CCyV8566r1eBhKf_OE2NsX2t195qMV If you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/MediaMystics

Film and Music Meditation: "The Fools Who Dream" from La La Land 12.08.2024 17:45

Join us in prayer today as we meditate with the song "The Fools Who Dream" from the movie La La Land If you want more prayer like this, check out our Mystic Moments playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9CCyV8566r1eBhKf_OE2NsX2t195qMV If you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/MediaMystics

Film and Music Meditation: The Other Side from The Greatest Showman 02.08.2024 11:11

Join us in prayer today as we meditate with the clean version of the song "The Other Side" by from The Greatest ShowmanIf you want more prayer like this, check out our Mystic Moments playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9CCyV8566r1eBhKf_OE2NsX2t195qMVIf you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/

Poetry Meditation: The Donkey by GK Chesterton 02.08.2024 11:52

Join us in prayer today as we meditate with the poem "The Donkey" by Robert Frost. If you want more prayer like this, check out our Mystic Moments playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9CCyV8566r1eBhKf_OE2NsX2t195qMVIf you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/

Scripture Meditation: Asleep on the Cushion 02.08.2024 7:40

Join us in prayer today as we meditate with the Gospel of Mark 4:35-41.If you want more prayer like this, check out our Mystic Moments playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9CCyV8566r1eBhKf_OE2NsX2t195qMVIf you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/

Film Meditation: La La Land 02.08.2024 11:37

Join us in prayer today as we meditate with the film, La La Land If you want more prayer like this, check out our Mystic Moments playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9CCyV8566r1eBhKf_OE2NsX2t195qMV If you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/MediaMystics Attributions: The La La Land background image in the thumbnail is not property of Media Mystics

Two Catholics' View of La La Land (Ep.6) 02.08.2024 1:16:06

Today we explore La La Land from a Catholic Christian perspective. If you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/MediaMystics Chapters: 0:00 Intro Attributions: Thank you to our good friend, Jared, for composing our music. Background Curtain image from rawpixel.com on FreePik. (https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/white-curtain-product-backdrop_18144933.htm#fromV...

Music Meditation: At the Table by Josh Garrels 02.08.2024 11:46

Join us in prayer today as we meditate with the song "At the Table" by Josh Garrels If you want more prayer like this, check out our Mystic Moments playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9CCyV8566r1eBhKf_OE2NsX2t195qMV If you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/MediaMystics Attributions: The background image thumbnail is not the property of Med...

Music Meditation: Car Radio by Twenty One Pilots 02.08.2024 11:48

Join us in prayer today as we meditate with the song "Car Radio" by Twenty One Pilots WARNING: This is an intense reflection, choose something else to pray with if you are unprepared for a high intensity prayer experience. If you want more prayer like this, check out our Mystic Moments playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9CCyV8566r1eBhKf_OE2NsX2t195qMV If you're intere...

Two Catholics' View of The Twilight Zone (Ep. 4) 02.08.2024 48:34

Today we explore two episodes from The Twilight Zone from a Catholic Christian perspective. If you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/MediaMystics Chapters: 0:00 Intro Attributions: Thank you to our good friend, Jared, for composing our music. Background Curtain image from rawpixel.com on FreePik. (https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/white-curtain-product-ba...

Film Meditation: Spirited Away 02.08.2024 13:26

Join us in prayer today as we meditate with the film, Spirited Away If you want more prayer like this, check out our Mystic Moments playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9CCyV8566r1eBhKf_OE2NsX2t195qMV If you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/MediaMystics Attributions: The Spirited Away thumbnail background is not property of Media Mystics

Two Catholics' View of Spirited Away (Ep. 3) 02.08.2024 1:24:48

Today we explore Spirited Away from a Catholic Christian perspective. If you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/MediaMystics Chapters: 0:00 Intro Attributions: Thank you to our good friend, Jared, for composing our music. Background Curtain image from rawpixel.com on FreePik. (https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/white-curtain-product-backdrop_18144933.htm#fromView=s...

Film Meditation: The Flash - 2023 Film 02.08.2024 8:55

Join us in prayer today as we meditate with the 2023 film, The Flash If you want more prayer like this, check out our Mystic Moments playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9CCyV8566r1eBhKf_OE2NsX2t195qMV If you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/MediaMystics Attributions: The Flash background image in the thumbnail is not property of Media Mystics

Humility and The Flash (Ep.2) 02.08.2024 53:16

Today we explore the 2023 Film, The Flash, from a Catholic Christian perspective. If you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/MediaMystics Chapters: 0:00 Intro Attributions: Thank you to our good friend, Jared, for composing our music. Background Curtain image from rawpixel.com on FreePik. (https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/white-curtain-product-backdrop_18144933.ht...

Poetry Meditation: The Road Not Taken 02.08.2024 11:49

Join us in prayer today as we meditate with Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken". If you want more prayer like this, check out our Mystic Moments playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9CCyV8566r1eBhKf_OE2NsX2t195qMV If you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/MediaMystics Attributions: Thumbnail Forest image from fietzfotos on Pixabay (https...

Two Catholic's View on The Road Not Taken and The Pulley (Ep.1) 02.08.2024 1:12:26

Today we explore George Herbert's "The Pulley" and Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" from a Catholic Christian perspective. If you're interested and willing to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/MediaMystics Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:35 "The Pulley" by George Herbert 39:46 "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost Poems: The Pulley: https://www.poetryf...