The World Transparent: A Catechesis at the Movies - Paperback

by Nina Butorac (Author)

The World Transparent examines the spiritual themes that have populated our Western and Christian tradition for many centuries. From a sacramental standpoint, and using forty well-loved films as illustrations, The World Transparent endeavors to guide the reader through a process of formation and towards a mature understanding of the Christian faith; not only as an intellectual exploration, but as a spiritually lived experience. Its focus is on the virtues, as they help to form us to live purposeful lives and attain happiness; on conscience, as it directs our judgment and moral actions; on grace, as it lifts up our nature and works to perfect it; on the sacraments, as they confer the graces that enable us to meet life's struggles; and on the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love, as they immerse us in the order of grace and direct us to the source of our redemption in Christ. Each of these sacred themes is augmented by beauty and by the sacramental qualities found in great art, in powerful stories, and shot through, eminently, by classic, masterful film.

Author Biography

Nina Butorac is a Catholic writer and artist living in Seattle. She graduated from Seattle University, majoring in English and philosophy, and is the author of Sacramental Letters: Themes in Catholic Literature (2018). As the Director of Outreach at her Dominican parish, Ms. Butorac has taught classes on Catholic curricula and sacred themes in film. Now retired, she dedicates her time to writing, painting, and advocacy for justice.