WOF 123: Religion and “A Quiet Place”

The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

John Krasinski's new film, A Quiet Place, which he both directs and stars in, may at first seem like a typical thriller, with lurking monsters threatening to kill everyone in their path. But it's actually a surprisingly religious movie, as Bishop Barron explains, witnessing to the monastic response to evil, the dignity of life, and the sacrificial death of Christ on the Cross. A listener asks about the next steps for someone who has said "yes" to Jesus and the Church.

*SPOILER ALERT!* This episode contains spoilers so only listen after you've seen the film, or if you don't plan to see it.

Topics Discussed

• 0:04 - Introduction, Bishop Barron's vacation
• 2:25 - What is the plot summary of the movie?
• 4:40 - Did John Krasinski intend on making this a religious movie?
• 6:25 - What are some of the key religious motifs presented in the film?
• 10:20 - How does this movie display the beauty of the pro-life argument?
• 15:25 - How does the Christus Victor theory of atonement become a motif within this film?
• 18:50 - How does the Church draw parallels with the ending of A Quiet Place?
• 21:40 - Question - What are the next steps for someone who has said "Yes" to Jesus/Church?

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