Tag Archives: Father Damien

Book Review: The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

This is the book that started it all – the controversial book that led to the making of “The Exorcist” (1973), one of the best horror movies of all time. It is basically based on the true story of the demonic possession of a child in 1949. Regan MacNeil, twelve born daughter of the famous […]

Tracks by Louise Erdrich: Using Humor to See into the Character

In the movie “The Sweetest Thing”, the character Courtney challenges her friend to explore how she really feels about her current love interest by saying, “Half of what people say when they’re joking is the truth.” Though this may not be a proven statistic, it highlights an important aspect of humor: its truth telling ability. […]

The Blessed Sacrament Church: Stowe, Vermont

On the outside walls of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Stowe, Vermont, murals depict the work of Brother Joseph Dutton who spent half his life helping the lepers of the Kalawao Colony on the island of Molokai, Hawaii. Twelve murals adorn the two long sides of the church. They seem crude, almost childlike, but you’ll […]