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Carrie_Andrews
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I think it sends a good message and is very Catholic(except that they don’t mention Jesus.)
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ChrisR246
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I’ve never watched it. All I can say is, it looks to me like it portrays God becoming Incarnate in a variety of ways and I think it’s heretical.
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T.A.Stobie_SFO
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I find their notion of God very disturbing. God is presented as Hollywood wants people to see God.
How many people are seen praying in the show? very few if any.
How often do people worship? We see no worship in the show.
How many people are seen praying in the show? very few if any.
How often do people worship? We see no worship in the show.
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Poisson
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Carrie Andrews:
There was also a scene where the mother was asked a priest basically why does God let bad things happen to good people. The priest had no answer and basically said “why are you asking me?” She replied “Well you are wearing the collar I sort of thought you had a grasp on this sort of thing?” (quotes are not exact) It sort of made it seem like the priest had no clue.
Still, it’s better than alot of the stuff you see on TV.
I watched a couple of episodes and thought it was ok but they had implied that the parents were fallen away Catholics it sort of put me off.
There was also a scene where the mother was asked a priest basically why does God let bad things happen to good people. The priest had no answer and basically said “why are you asking me?” She replied “Well you are wearing the collar I sort of thought you had a grasp on this sort of thing?” (quotes are not exact) It sort of made it seem like the priest had no clue.
Still, it’s better than alot of the stuff you see on TV.
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Tom
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I’m a fan, it beats “friends”.
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ChrisR246
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So does root canal.
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puppylove
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Personally, I like the show. Finally something that isn’t teaching that sex, drugs, and violence are normal. Besides, I think they are trying to reach far more people than just Catholics, people of all faiths. This is probably why they don’t focus too much on the Catholic religion. In real life, what does your priest tell a good practicing Catholic mother and father with a healthy 4 year boy old that lost their twin boys at 20 weeks, then lost their 4 month old baby boy to SIDS, why Bad Things Happen to Good People. From what I remember, our priest cried and cried in private before having the ability to speak to these people. Priest are human beings, yes. Thankfully this couple didn’t loose their faith and have 2 healthy boys and one baby on the way. God blesses us all very differently.
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Carrie_Andrews
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T.A.Stobie:
I agree with you, I don’t in any way think it’s a true picture of God, just the way He works in our lives. No He doesn’t actually show up and point the way, but he does put people and curcumstances in our path(and He did walk the earth). They don’t pray, but how many people out there really are(ourselves aside!)? They may start showing more prayer etc. but its a big enough leap for people to watch such a Godly show and they may be afraid to really get to preachy.
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Veronica_Anne
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I’m surprised to read these posts that talk about it not being a good premise for a show. I try never to miss it!! It’s a really GREAT show because:
Joan often pushes back when God asks her to do that thing…which is very much what I do in my life
(You’ve got to be kidding, right!??)
Whether Jesus Himself is mentioned in this TV show is pretty much beside the point because Jesus IS God and that character of God is, well, God.
Last year it got the People’s Choice Award for the Best New Show. When the actor who plays Joan’s father accepted the award on behalf of the cast and crew, among the comments he made accepting the award was that he and the people at the show hope that whatever they do with the show is not ever profane.
Good for HIM!! Great witness!!
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- the point that I see in the show is that God gives us messages on specifically what to do in our daily life
- Joan ALWAYS obeys God, doing what He tells her to do
- even though she doesn’t figure that whatever it is that week that He’s asking her to do makes any kind of sense… and often it appears to her that this thing that He’s asking her to do is exactly the opposite of what to her would be the thing to do
Joan often pushes back when God asks her to do that thing…which is very much what I do in my life
(You’ve got to be kidding, right!??)
- Each week’s dilemma is very right on to what happens in our own lives. No contrived scenarios… just real life! And real characters.
- All topics (including pre-marital sex) are handled according to what the Church teaches… without being preachy
- we all find out why He’s asked her to do that thing once she’s done it, even though she encounters obstacles in doing it
- I haven’t seen any episode for which the outcomes of each episode were not for the good of all. For example, there’s one episode that unbeknownst to Joan someone is on the verge of finally attempting suicide. So, when God asked her to befriend that person and she obeyed, the outcome was that person got pulled back from committing suicide at the very last minute. This sounds trite as I write this post… but you gotta see the episode to see what I mean.
- During each episode, God drops in on Joan at different times - especially the times when things aren’t going according to how Joan figures they should go and she gets to talk to Him about it, grousing and gritching. God reminds her that this IS what He’s asked her to do, and encourages her STILL without telling her WHY He’s asking her to do that thing
- Joan, even though she’s still perplexed but now is encouraged, chooses AGAIN to do what that same thing is that God has asked her to do
- The family is not like the Cosby Show family. These folks ARE imperfect. In important ways. Like me.
Whether Jesus Himself is mentioned in this TV show is pretty much beside the point because Jesus IS God and that character of God is, well, God.
Last year it got the People’s Choice Award for the Best New Show. When the actor who plays Joan’s father accepted the award on behalf of the cast and crew, among the comments he made accepting the award was that he and the people at the show hope that whatever they do with the show is not ever profane.
Good for HIM!! Great witness!!
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Carrie_Andrews
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Veronica,
I agree, and your right about God being Jesus, I was more thinking of those who aren’t aware of that. I think the show should really get people thinking. I’m very glad it made it on to prime time and hope it stays.
I agree, and your right about God being Jesus, I was more thinking of those who aren’t aware of that. I think the show should really get people thinking. I’m very glad it made it on to prime time and hope it stays.
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Veronica_Anne
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Carrie Andrews:
I used to not ever miss Touched by an Angel. I think that show got really popular because it brought God into TV-land where people who don’t go to church or anything like that could get the message of God’s total & perfect love for us. That show paved the way for Joan of Arcadia.
Both of these shows get people thinking.
Yeh, I figured that might be what you were thinking of (people who aren’t aware of Jesus being God, that is).
I used to not ever miss Touched by an Angel. I think that show got really popular because it brought God into TV-land where people who don’t go to church or anything like that could get the message of God’s total & perfect love for us. That show paved the way for Joan of Arcadia.
Both of these shows get people thinking.
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Carrie_Andrews
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Yes, and wouldn’t it be nice if it made people think, instead of just repeating what they hear, as if something is said in a convincing, strong way, that makes it the truth.
I like this show best when it shows the struggle everyone has tring to do what’s right, instead of what appears to be the right thing to do to keep everyone happy and peaceful. Joan’s not always peaceful(or correct in her approach) and in real life we need to speak out when the Holy Spirit convicts us to. I always try to speak out against abortion no matter how inconvient the time and place is, because the people hearing me speak out may never hear the truth anywhere else. I always try to remember to ask the Holy Spirit to give me the words and the correct approach.
I like this show best when it shows the struggle everyone has tring to do what’s right, instead of what appears to be the right thing to do to keep everyone happy and peaceful. Joan’s not always peaceful(or correct in her approach) and in real life we need to speak out when the Holy Spirit convicts us to. I always try to speak out against abortion no matter how inconvient the time and place is, because the people hearing me speak out may never hear the truth anywhere else. I always try to remember to ask the Holy Spirit to give me the words and the correct approach.
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Sirach14
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I like it. In fact it’s on in a few minutes. 8PM EST
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juno24
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I love it. In fact, I am watching it as we ‘speak’. Judy
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Veronica_Anne
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Good thing that there’s reruns of Joan of Arcadia… I missed it last night… and a rerun of the **Princess Bride **
(see my post on that Princess Bride thread at:
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=3850)
showing at the same time as Joan of Arcadia…
instead I was watching the movie **John of the Cross ** on EWTN. The actor Leonardo Defillipis plays the lead role and 3 other characters in that movie.
ewtn.com/tv/index2.htm
JOHN OF THE CROSS (60:00)
A film biography on the life of St. John of the Cross from Leonardo Defilippis of St. Luke Productions
That’s the same Leonardo Defillippis (St. Luke Productions) who has produced (and acted in as her father) the movie Therese that’s coming out this Fall.
www.theresemovie.com
That John of the Cross dramatic presentation was NOT going to be re-run, so I watched John of the Cross… online on EWTN.com
You know you’re Catholic when you have a choice of watching either Joan of Arcadia, the Princess Bride, or a special presentation on EWTN!
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space_ghost
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my mother thinks it’s great
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Annunciata
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Veronica Anne:
I hate to just add I agree with all that you say, but I do! even some of my CCD students love it! If It’s getting to the kids…:clapping:I’m surprised to read these posts that talk about it not being a good premise for a show. I try never to miss it!! It’s a really GREAT show because:
(you want me to do WHAT!?)
- the point that I see in the show is that God gives us messages on specifically what to do in our daily life
- Joan ALWAYS obeys God, doing what He tells her to do
- even though she doesn’t figure that whatever it is that week that He’s asking her to do makes any kind of sense… and often it appears to her that this thing that He’s asking her to do is exactly the opposite of what to her would be the thing to do
Joan often pushes back when God asks her to do that thing…which is very much what I do in my life
(You’ve got to be kidding, right!??)
I think it’s a great gift for us to have a show like this on TV!
- Each week’s dilemma is very right on to what happens in our own lives. No contrived scenarios… just real life! And real characters.
- All topics (including pre-marital sex) are handled according to what the Church teaches… without being preachy
- we all find out why He’s asked her to do that thing once she’s done it, even though she encounters obstacles in doing it
- I haven’t seen any episode for which the outcomes of each episode were not for the good of all. For example, there’s one episode that unbeknownst to Joan someone is on the verge of finally attempting suicide. So, when God asked her to befriend that person and she obeyed, the outcome was that person got pulled back from committing suicide at the very last minute. This sounds trite as I write this post… but you gotta see the episode to see what I mean.
- During each episode, God drops in on Joan at different times - especially the times when things aren’t going according to how Joan figures they should go and she gets to talk to Him about it, grousing and gritching. God reminds her that this IS what He’s asked her to do, and encourages her STILL without telling her WHY He’s asking her to do that thing
- Joan, even though she’s still perplexed but now is encouraged, chooses AGAIN to do what that same thing is that God has asked her to do
- The family is not like the Cosby Show family. These folks ARE imperfect. In important ways. Like me.
Whether Jesus Himself is mentioned in this TV show is pretty much beside the point because Jesus IS God and that character of God is, well, God.
Last year it got the People’s Choice Award for the Best New Show. When the actor who plays Joan’s father accepted the award on behalf of the cast and crew, among the comments he made accepting the award was that he and the people at the show hope that whatever they do with the show is not ever profane.
Good for HIM!! Great witness!!
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
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Veronica_Anne
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:bounce: :bible1:
…then the Lord’s will is being done!
Let us pray that this and programs like it will live long and prosper in the field!!
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ojusone
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I think it is a great show. There is so much pathetic
trash on tv, that when there is anything that gets even close to descent, then we should stand up for it!!
I agree, it is not perfection in its’ presentation of
Catholicism, but to get people, all people thinking
about God for one hour, especially on what is one
of the two most hedonistically corrupt evenings of
the weekend, well, who knows what seeds are
planted from that show!
I personally love the fact that God shows up in
Joan’s life in various and wonderous ways, and disguised as the most unlikely of people.
I hope this show stays on the air for a long time.
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trash on tv, that when there is anything that gets even close to descent, then we should stand up for it!!
I agree, it is not perfection in its’ presentation of
Catholicism, but to get people, all people thinking
about God for one hour, especially on what is one
of the two most hedonistically corrupt evenings of
the weekend, well, who knows what seeds are
planted from that show!
I personally love the fact that God shows up in
Joan’s life in various and wonderous ways, and disguised as the most unlikely of people.
I hope this show stays on the air for a long time.
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Veronica_Anne
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Hmmm… I wonder what particular way that God is “disguised” on this show do each of us find to be the:
most unlikely?
most likely?
I dunno about anybody else… but I’m always looking to see if I can figure out which “disguise” God is taking in any scene that’s not of only Joan’s friends and family.
I think the one of God as the butcher was kinda cool…
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