Watching Passion of the Christ with son

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Last night it was on TV and I asked my 13 year old to come and watch … We only caught the last hour of it , and I thought it might be too much for him I didnt expect to be in tears but when Mary ran to Jesus as he fell and having my son next to me , imagining the anguish … it was heart breaking ! To my surprise he was asking all of these questions, so many questions about Jesus and his life and how he can he forgive them . It was amazing just thought I would share. Luckily its set to record again Sunday so we can watch the entire movie
 
Yes! he asked me " How could he forgive them" that just opened the door to a really good conversation !
 
No it’s not too bloody. They see far worse in movies and network TV in the name of “entertainment”.

Christ’s passion is a historical fact.
We all need to watch it and think about our own culpability.
He did this for our Redemption.
It’s far worse to look away.
I prefer to think of it as “being there” with Our Lady.
 
I have two grandsons that live nearby. The older one watched it with me when he was fourteen, with his parent’s permission.

Two years later his younger brother, who turned fourteen, watched it with me and his Mom, my daughter.

To both grandsons it was very thought provoking.
 
My son is 13 and I did tell him it would be hard to watch but that is what happened to Jesus …it was very thought provoking we talked about forgiveness, hate , compassion , and a mother’s love for her son . I am sure when we watch the whole thing I can explain more and have a discussion on what Easter is really about in a way we never have .
 
Agree with previous posts. My young adult children find it painful to watch. Not because of the blood, but because of the suffering. It is just such a powerful film. Having a son myself, I cannot imagine the Holy Mother’s pain while she watched what happened to her son. And I think the movie brings home the unbelievable physical endurance Christ must have possessed.
 
Dorothy said:
I have two grandsons that live nearby. The older one watched it with me when he was fourteen, with his parent’s permission.

Two years later his younger brother, who turned fourteen, watched it with me and his Mom, my daughter.

To both grandsons it was very thought provoking.
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Yes!
 
pianistclare said:
No it’s not too bloody. They see far worse in movies and network TV in the name of “entertainment”.

Christ’s passion is a historical fact.
We all need to watch it and think about our own culpability.
He did this for our Redemption.
It’s far worse to look away.
I prefer to think of it as “being there” with Our Lady.
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To the highlighted statements, no.

There is no obligation to watch a modern film for the sake of remembering Christ’s Passion.

Saying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, or reading the Passion narrative from one of the Gospels, or praying the Stations of the Cross, are more than sufficient for remembering Christ’s Passion and understanding our culpability and the historicity and the magnitude of His love. And all of these options allow us to think about being there with Our Lady.

If you are spiritually edified by viewing this film, that is great. But there is no “need” for “all to watch it”, as you assert.

Edited to add: I forgot to mention the public liturgies of the Church, such as Good Friday service and Veneration of the Cross, or the public recitation of the Stations of the Cross, which are other things actually given to us by the Church to help us enter into Christ’s Passion more deeply.
 
jmjZelie said:
To the highlighted statements, no.

There is no obligation to watch a modern film for the sake of remembering Christ’s Passion.

Saying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, or reading the Passion narrative from one of the Gospels, or praying the Stations of the Cross, are more than sufficient for remembering Christ’s Passion and understanding our culpability and the historicity and the magnitude of His love. And all of these options allow us to think about being there with Our Lady.

If you are spiritually edified by viewing this film, that is great. But there is no “need” for “all to watch it”, as you assert.
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Why is it you always put words in my mouth?
I never said it was an obligation.
It’s prudent.
It’s the way many people have something resonate with them, OK, maybe not you, but some people do like to watch films. :rolleyes:
 
pianistclare said:
Why is it you always put words in my mouth?
I never said it was an obligation.
It’s prudent.
It’s the way many people have something resonate with them, OK, maybe not you, but some people do like to watch films. :rolleyes:
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Always? To what are you referring?

I used the term obligation because you said “we all need to watch it” and “it is far worse to look away”. How would you have me to understand the words you have used?

I was simply disagreeing with you. Why do you take offense? Why resort to hyperbole and rolling eyes? And as far as putting words in someone’s mouth, show me where I said I do not like to watch films.
 
jmjZelie said:
To the highlighted statements, no.

There is no obligation to watch a modern film for the sake of remembering Christ’s Passion.

Saying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, or reading the Passion narrative from one of the Gospels, or praying the Stations of the Cross, are more than sufficient for remembering Christ’s Passion and understanding our culpability and the historicity and the magnitude of His love. And all of these options allow us to think about being there with Our Lady.

If you are spiritually edified by viewing this film, that is great. But there is no “need” for “all to watch it”, as you assert.

Edited to add: I forgot to mention the public liturgies of the Church, such as Good Friday service and Veneration of the Cross, or the public recitation of the Stations of the Cross, which are other things actually given to us by the Church to help us enter into Christ’s Passion more deeply.
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I think we should all do what resonates with us and brings us closer to Christ. For me, watching the film does, actually more than the rosary. It also brings the Stations of the Cross more alive for me. It helps me to enter into Christ’s Passion more deeply, and all of us should today and every day.

I generally don’t watch movies about Christ because I know much of the film is “made up.” We don’t know enough of what really went on in Christ’s life to make a movie about him. About his relationships, etc. But I do watch “The Passion of the Christ” because I think some people fail to realize just how agonizingly painful crucifixion really was, and I think they should know. But, since it’s off-putting to you, I can understand why you avoid it.

A blessed Easter to you.
 
pianistclare said:
No it’s not too bloody. They see far worse in movies and network TV in the name of “entertainment”.

Christ’s passion is a historical fact.
We all need to watch it and think about our own culpability.
He did this for our Redemption.
It’s far worse to look away.
I prefer to think of it as “being there” with Our Lady.
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Yes, I felt the anguish Our Lady must have endured ,Jesus’s words on the cross
" forgive them father , for they not know" Jesus is amazing !
 
pianistclare said:
Why is it you always put words in my mouth?
I never said it was an obligation.
It’s prudent.
It’s the way many people have something resonate with them, OK, maybe not you, but some people do like to watch films. :rolleyes:
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I have never had any intention to put words in your mouth, and your use of hyperbole is noted. If you would like to air your grievances, please feel free to PM me instead of using an open forum.
 
Lily_Bernans said:
I think we should all do what resonates with us and brings us closer to Christ. For me, watching the film does, actually more than the rosary. It also brings the Stations of the Cross more alive for me. It helps me to enter into Christ’s Passion more deeply, and all of us should today and every day.

I generally don’t watch movies about Christ because I know much of the film is “made up.” We don’t know enough of what really went on in Christ’s life to make a movie about him. About his relationships, etc. But I do watch “The Passion of the Christ” because I think some people fail to realize just how agonizingly painful crucifixion really was, and I think they should know. But, since it’s off-putting to you, I can understand why you avoid it.

A blessed Easter to you.
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And to you, Lily. Thank you.
 
jmjZelie said:
I have never had any intention to put words in your mouth, and your use of hyperbole is noted. If you would like to air your grievances, please feel free to PM me instead of using an open forum.
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No thanks all one had to do is ready carefully. Not so hard.
I’m out…
 
It should be required viewing. We live in a brutal world. Sticking your head in the sand does not change reality. It is one thing to read about the Passion, It is another to watch the supreme sacrifice made for our salvation.

If watching this gives you nightmares, it is a good thing. I am sure Jesus didn’t enjoy the experience at Calvary done out of love for you. You owe it to Him to try to fully understand the extent of His sacrifice. (Short of physically experiencing it, of course.)
 
NM505StKate said:
Isn’t this film a bit too bloody for a child???
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Obviously that would depend on the child. A good parent can dicern that. My 10 year old watched it and it moved her. I probably would never show it to one of my other daughters. I find your question a little odd considering your responses to other tv things people object to.🤷

We pray the rosary every night. The passion has enhanced the sorrowful mysteries for us as a family.
Of course nothing in the passion was anything my children did not already know. That being said context and supervision is key. I wouldn’t invite the neighborhood kids over for a movie night with this movie…
 
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