Abby Olcese Watches Movies ‘Devotionally’ — and Hopes You Will Too

Abby Olcese. Graphic by Ryan McQuade/Sojourners

In her forthcoming book, Films for All Seasons: Experiencing the Church Year at the Movies, Abby Olcese guides the church through the liturgical season via spiritual reflection on movies. Rather than tell readers how a movie is to be interpreted, Olcese guides participants on watching, considering, and discussing 27 films, each aligned with the liturgical calendar.

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