February 1 - May 30, 2025
The Christian imagination is suffused with light. John the Baptist saw and testified to the true Light, which enlightens everyone and was coming into the world (John 1). And this Eternal Light is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s every being (Hebrews 1). Paul of Tarsus, struck blind by this Light, urges Christians to “cast off deeds of darkness” (sin) and put on the “armor of light” who is, of course, the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 13:12).
The Spirit of Cinema, presented by Blackfriars Gallery, is a collaboration between DSPT and Santa Clara University's Jesuit School of Theology (JST-SCU). Curated from the Blackfriars Gallery Biblical Movie Poster Collection, the exhibition focuses on two themes.
At Blackfriars Gallery (DSPT), Illuminating the Journey of Faith explores the relationship between faith, light, and pilgrimage.
At Manresa Gallery (JST), Miracle and Wonder in Biblical Epics explores the diverse ways in which faith inspires awe and wonder.
The exhibition will include an opening reception and film festival, screening the following movies:
Friday, February 28, 2025
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm – opening reception at Blackfriars Gallery.
5:00 to 9:00 pm. – The Song of Bernadette (1943), film screening at Manresa Gallery (JST) 1735 LeRoy Ave.
Saturday, March 1, 2025
5:00 p.m. Phil's Camino (2016) at Blackfriars Gallery, followed by pizza and discussion
7:00 p.m. The Miracle Club (2023), at Blackfriars Gallery
Sunday, March 2, 2025
3:00 p.m. The Way (2010)
The exhibition was curated by Kathryn Barush, DPhil, Thomas E. Bertelsen Jr. Professor of Art History and Religion (JST) and Fr. Chris Renz, OP (DSPT).
Dr. Barush will offer the keynote address on February 11, 2025 at the upcoming symposium Contemporary Art as Pilgrimage and Sacred Site .