Father Stu (2022)

Father Stu (2022). Father Stu: Directed by Rosalind Ross. With Mel Gibson, Jacki Weaver, Teresa Ruiz, Cody Fern. Follows the life of Father Stuart Long, a boxer-turned-priest who inspired countless people during his journey from self-destruction to redemption.

“I was hopeful when we went to see Father Stu last night…but I was not prepared for the depth of its various messages.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eYes, there is lots of swearing (thus the R rating)…but that is who the guy actually was.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eYes, itu0026#39;s very Catholic…because the guy became a Catholic and Wahlberg is a committed Catholic.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eBut, despite those things…Father Stu had a few of the most simple yet profound Gospel explanations that I have seen in a film, Christian or otherwise.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAdditionally, the redemptive power of the Spirit is on full display as is the difficult subject of suffering vs. Godu0026#39;s will and providence.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI see every movie through a well developed Biblical worldview and process accordingly. Father Stu deeply touched my heart and Spirit, brought tears to my eyes several times, and left me almost speechless.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI chose to Glorify God through the experience. I believe that is what Wahlberg has done to the best of his ability and understanding. I hope you will do the same.”