These are the reflections of a Secular Franciscan. I look not only at my own spiritual journey, but also at issues of life, economic and social justice, morality, the arts, and more through the lens of Franciscan Spirituality.
Monday, September 3, 2018
Two weeks and counting ...
So far, two weeks (plus one day) without television.
I have watched four Franciscan-related films on dvd during that time (three different bios of Francis, and The Reluctant Saint (St. Joseph of Cupertino), but no broadcast television.
No talking heads.
No lame sit-coms.
No crime dramas.
No horror or science fiction or fantasy or adventure movies. (Often for the umpteenth time.)
No sports.
No game shows.
No re-runs of Hee Haw. (Yes, I sometimes watched them!).
So far, I haven't missed television. I've gotten more reading done - including some spiritual reading. I've done some planning for school. I got some work done around the house. I practiced guitar to get ready for playing at Mass again and to a 40 Days for Life event. (Reminds me, I have to finish writing that song!)
As with the Franciscan movies, we have a number of movies on dvd, so I can watch them sometimes.
Again, if something significant occurs in the news I will watch that. But for now, it's all the same biased back and forth.
And with school starting, it will get easier.
This was a good move!
Pax et bonum
Good for you. I think twelve years for us.
ReplyDeleteTwelve years! I'm impressed!
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