Listen "Triumph of the Heart: Why Art & Suffering Matter in Faith (w/ Filmmaker)"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Practicing Catholic, hosts Taylor Kemp and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger sit down with filmmaker Anthony D’Ambrosio, writer and director of the powerful new film Triumph of the Heart about St. Maximilian Kolbe.From Auschwitz to the timeless call of Christ, discover why Catholicism doesn’t shy away from suffering, how art has always shaped the Church’s identity, and how beauty can emerge even from tragedy.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why Catholic art embraces suffering and beauty togetherHow St. Maximilian Kolbe’s sacrifice reveals the heart of the priesthoodWhat Catholic creatives can learn about perseverance in their workHow modern technology like film carries the Gospel today🎬 Triumph of the Heart is in theaters now! Don’t miss this powerful Catholic film:👉 Buy tickets on Fandango: https://www.fandango.com/triumph-of-the-heart-2025-241138/movie-overview👉 Buy tickets on AMC: https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/triumph-of-the-heart-79988If you’ve ever wondered why Catholic art can be so raw or how beauty saves souls, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.Have a question or an idea for a future episode? We’d love to hear it! Click here: http://practicingcatholicpodcast.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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