Catholic Insight, September 1st, 2006
There may be aspects of this movie that can connect modern spiritual seekers to the Saviour.
Caution; spoiler ahead!
As a lifelong fan of comic book superheroes, I couldn't wait for the latest installment of the long-dormant Superman movie franchise, Superman Returns, to swoop into theatres. And as a Catholic, watching the movie gave me more than I bargained for. I was looking for a little escapist fantasy. Instead, I found my thoughts soaring "up, up, and away"--as Superman would say-into the very heart of reality, heaven itself.
Why heaven? Because Jesus Christ is there. And Superman Re...
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