Documentary on Pope Francis
Brother
Daniel Torchia
“Help that poor lady. Recite your prayers later.”
– Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Supreme Council enriches the Order,
Church and world with documentary
on Pope Francis
Heard a moving sound bite from Pope Francis
lately? I’m tempted to believe the entire world
would answer “yes” to the question. And that’s
good. It’s certainly a boost to our Church’s ability
to ‘connect’ with millions, especially through mass
media. Short and frank digestible messages work
well in our media-rich, time-squeezed popular
culture. It may be the best way for us to cast a
wide net and begin the process of The New
Evangelization. And there’s the point we need to
remember: These sound bites merely scratch the
surface. While they may rule airwaves, social and
traditional media, there’s a much richer story that
is begging to be shared with each bite. What can
we do to help people understand the depth of
Francis’ teachings, joy and faith?
A good starting point is to help people learn more
about Jorge Mario Bergoglio himself, the man
behind the sound bites, through one of the most
accessible mediums available to us: television.
FRANCIS: THE POPE FROM THE NEW WORLD
Late last year, Supreme Council announced the
launch of a new documentary on the life of Jorge
Mario Bergoglio. Now a bestseller, the documentary
retraces the achievements, challenges and key
moments from the life of the boy, young priest,
bishop, cardinal and now first pope from the
New World. Though the music is inspiring, the
scenery breathtaking and script easy to understand,
the documentary finds its greatest value in the
documented actions of Bergoglio over the years.
It portrays a person who has consistently applied
charity and love for others at all cost with poise
and open arms, but also with a conviction and
clarity for what is right and just.
Watching it has given me a moving
example of how I can and ought to
live my life of service to others.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ONLINE BULLETIN
24
APRIL 2014