Loyola Productions’ new post-apocalyptic drama 40 produced in association with the Midwest Jesuits and Loyola Press offers viewers a unique Lenten experience delivered exclusively through the Internet and social media.
40 premiered Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2012, shepherding viewers right up to Easter Triduum. Each week during Lent, two episodes aired on the series’ original website and each episode acts as a Lenten allegory accompanied by Reflections. “40” also won Best Webisode for Episode 3 at the Los Angeles, Film TV and Webisode Festival.
Seven strangers appear to be the only survivors of a mysterious, calamitous event: Los Angeles is empty, devoid of people. No sign remains of family, neighbors or co-workers. No space ship hovers over the city, there are no zombies or flesh-eating viruses. Just seven strangers, who share the same iridescent blue mark on the shoulder…
Let James Martin, S.J. author of “My Life with the Saints,” introduce you to his favorite saints in the exciting new series Who Cares about the Saints? Loyola Productions proudly releases this series which combines Fr. Martins lively commentary along with dramatic photos and artwork that brings to life the lives of the saints.
The series features twelve 6-10 minute chapters on the lives of Dorothy Day, Thomas Merton, Joan of Arc, Francis of Assisi, Mother Teresa, Ignatius Loyola, Bernadette Soubirous, Pope John XXIII, Therese of Liseux, Joseph, Peter, and Mary, Mother of Jesus.
Each Jesuits On… features a member of the Society of Jesus sharing his knowledge and passion on a wide range of subjects, whether it be the life of a famous saint, insights into the penalty or the rapid pace of change in China.