Finding God in the Dark:
A Contemplative Experience Through Film
Dates for 2024-2025 are here!
Series 1 Dates
September 18, 2024: Origin
September 25: The Zone of Interest
October 2: As It Is In Heaven
Series 2 Dates
December 4, 2024: Up (2009)
December 11: Grapes of Wrath (1940)
December 18: Women Talking (2022)
Series 3 Dates
March 18, 2025: TBD
March 26: TBD
April 2: TBD
Series 4 Dates
May 28, 2025: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
June 4: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
June 11: Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
What is it?
Through the medium of films we are offered an opportunity to enter into a contemplative experience. These films will help us explore the themes of God's constant compassionate mercy and deep love for us. And the knowledge that no matter what, God's love for us remains despite our humanity and even more so when we have not experienced love or feel we have failed.
Four series' comprised of three films each will be offered throughout the year. Each series represents one of the four weeks of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola where he invites us to contemplate using the creative energies of our imagination. To learn more about the themes of each of the four weeks of the Exercises, please click here.
This program is open to all regardless of their experience with Ignatian spirituality or contemplation. This format is offered for those wishing to experience all four weeks of the Spiritual Exercises. However, one does not need to participate in all of the series' or all of the films to benefit from the experience. All are invited to participate in whatever manner works best for them.
How will this work?
Each person, in their own time and in the comfort of their own home, will watch the film guided by reflective prompts sent to them prior to the meeting date. A facilitated meeting on the dates listed, will allow participants to explore the themes of the featured films through group discussion and personal sharing.
Where can I view the featured films?
You can watch through free and paid streaming services like YouTube, Netflix or HBO, or by renting through platforms like Amazon Prime, AppleTV+, etc.
Cost?
$25 for all 3 sessions or $10 for each one
What day/time?
Online via Zoom
Wednesdays (see dates next to each film)
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm PST
Click on each title for information about the film, trailers, ratings, and streaming options.
December 4, 2024
December 11, 2024
December 18, 2024