Looking for a meaningful way to enter more deeply into Lent? On The Drew Mariani Show, Dr. Monica Miller offered four powerful films that invite viewers to reflect on suffering, sacrifice, and the mystery of Christ’s Passion.

Her list begins with Whistle Down the Wind, a lesser-known 1961 British film about children who mistake a fugitive hiding in a barn for Jesus. Their innocent desire to protect him becomes a moving meditation on faith, mercy, and the fear of Christ being “crucified like he was the first time.”

Dr. Miller also recommends The Passion of Joan of Arc, a 1928 silent film she calls her favorite movie of all time. With its striking performance and haunting score, the film captures Joan’s suffering, courage, and steadfastness in the face of persecution.

Of course, no Lenten film list would be complete without Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. Dr. Miller praised it as a deeply theological and Eucharistic portrayal of Our Lord’s suffering, while noting that its intense violence makes it unsuitable for children.

Finally, she highlighted Babette’s Feast, a beautiful Danish film that connects to Lent through its profound Eucharistic themes.

These films are not just entertainment. They are works of art that can help us contemplate the suffering of Christ and prepare our hearts for Easter.

Suggested movies:
Whistle Down the Wind
The Passion of Joan of Arc
The Passion of the Christ
Babette’s Feast

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Looking for a meaningful way to enter more deeply into Lent? On The Drew Mariani Show, Dr. Monica Miller offered four powerful films that invite viewers to reflect on suffering, sacrifice, and the mystery of Christ&rsquo;s Passion.
Her list begins with Whistle Down the Wind, a lesser-known 1961 British film about children who mistake a fugitive hiding in a barn for Jesus. Their innocent desire to protect him becomes a moving meditation on faith, mercy, and the fear of Christ being &ldquo;crucified like he was the first time.&rdquo;
Dr. Miller also recommends The Passion of Joan of Arc, a 1928 silent film she calls her favorite movie of all time. With its striking performance and haunting score, the film captures Joan&rsquo;s suffering, courage, and steadfastness in the face of persecution.
Of course, no Lenten film list would be complete without Mel Gibson&rsquo;s The Passion of the Christ. Dr. Miller praised it as a deeply theological and Eucharistic portrayal of Our Lord&rsquo;s suffering, while noting that its intense violence makes it unsuitable for children.
Finally, she highlighted Babette&rsquo;s Feast, a beautiful Danish film that connects to Lent through its profound Eucharistic themes.
These films are not just entertainment. They are works of art that can help us contemplate the suffering of Christ and prepare our hearts for Easter.
Suggested movies:
<ul>
<li>Whistle Down the Wind</li>
<li>The Passion of Joan of Arc</li>
<li>The Passion of the Christ</li>
<li>Babette&rsquo;s Feast</li>
</ul>
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