If you’re a second-chance romantic then this movie is for you. If you appreciate excellent acting then it’s for you too. If you just like good things, you need to see The Painted Veil.
A story of many second chances, opportunities missed, loves intertwined and loss, Painted Veil takes a 20th century story and brings it into your heart.
My favorite dialogue in the movie was this:
Mother Superior: Dr. Fane told me he wanted you to leave but you would not.
Mrs. Fane: I didn’t want to leave you.
Mother Superior: Yes, and we appreciate it, dear child, but I think you did not want to leave him either.
Mrs. Fane: Well, it’s my duty.
Mother Superior: Duty is only washing your hands when they are dirty.Mother Superior: I fell in love when I was 17… with God. A foolish girl with romantic notions about the life of a religious, but my love was passionate. Over the years my feelings have changed. He’s disappointed me. Ignored me. We’ve settled into a life of peaceful indifference. The old husband and wife who sit side by side on the sofa, but rarely speak. He knows I’ll never leave Him. This is my duty. But when love and duty are one, then grace is within you.
[Disclaimer: Due to content sexual in nature, use judgment when showing this film to those under 17 years old.]
Today I highly recommend that while it is pretending to be deep fall outside you go grab a “cuppa” your favorite drink from Starbucks, Aroma, Dunkin’ Donuts, Krispy Kreme, wherever. I’m gonna go for a Vanilla Peppermint Steamer from Starbucks: that’s a tall with 4 pumps of peppermint, thanks!
Anyway, grab a cuppa the stuff and sit down and read Isaiah 9:1-7. I love how this entire passage just unfolds like a mysterious drama…and Jesus is the mystery in all of it! Read it at least twice…Christmas is coming soon. Train your heart to know the verses and savor them, BEFORE the hustle and bustle of the holidays begin!
For to Us a Child Is Born (Isaiah 9:1-7)
But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined. You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide the spoil. For the yoke of his burden, and the staff for his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.”
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Hillsong has done it again! A CD better than the last: jam packed with awesome vocals, world-wide anthems, and moving lyrics. Though this CD has faced its fair share of critiques (dealing with the legitimacy of Mike Guglielmucci’s story) there are many truths to be heard and quite honestly, other stories to be told. Check out this story behind the Desert Song. Other greats include Stronger (Track #7), This is Our God (Track #4), Healer (Track #8) and Same Power (Track #9).
The most important reason for my recommendation is that this CD leads me to an honest, steering-wheel pounding, foot-stomping, raising of hands and bowing of my heart (obviously when I’m in my car) before God and I love that. What is not to love?! Listen for yourself–you will not be disappointed!
Disclaimer: I am a church musician. I will probably always love Hillsong more than your average Joe. Please excuse me on that note.
