FOR GREATER GLORY (A Review of the Movie Or A Timely Examination of Faith)

FOR GREATER GLORY (A Review of the Movie Or A Timely Examination of Faith) There is no greater testament to one’s beliefs, works, faith, ethics, values, and worth in life than one that stands “For Greater Glory.” In the human realm, greater glory may be likened to the triumph of an Olympic medalist, the honor of a class valedictorian, the winning of a war of power, or the attainment of what equates to the American dream – a business, materials possessions or house that you can call your own. In the spiritual realm, greater glory is far beyond human comprehension. God’s miraculous creation of the world, of His Son, Jesus’ wondrous Resurrection and the Creator and Holder of Our Eternity is something not easily grasped by the human mind. “For Greater Glory”, the movie and true story, has the ability to cause a nonbeliever to raise one’s eyebrows in bold skepticism or pierce and move a spiritual heart that witnesses the blood of many, and most moving, that of a young child and his tortured limbs as he endures great physical pain and emotional anxiety “For The Greater Glory” of his faith. There is sufficient political dialogue to entertain the atheist and enough biblical subtext to heighten and prod at a believer’s lackluster faith. There is no shortage of ample close ups of driven Mexican rookie and trained soldiers to color the wide screen with compelling performances yet those weary, spirited and faith-filled eyes could easily make a non-practicing Catholic gulp hard. The critics have plenty of vivid and graphic human emotional despair and inhumane killings to keep viewers in their seats and for others a growing temptation to fall to their knees in prayer. Witnessing this inspiring story of how Mexican Catholics stood up courageously in the 1920’s for their faith against government oppression is a must and may pose an intimate question to many. For the cynic, “Why would people fight for a man they’ve never seen?” Or to the awakening, “Why did I not know how precious is my faith and how can I deepen my passion for The Father, His Son and the Holy Spirit that lives perhaps too latent in my soul?” Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of the Catholic Church believes that a large box office showing “will highlight the importance of religious freedom in our country.” Check out “For Greater Glory” and see what the hype is all about. Or plan to see “For Greater Glory”, offering your precious time as a gift to your faith so that you might be educated, inspired, and able to acknowledge, pray and give praise and honor to those who fought and continue to fight for religious freedom around the world. For some, it may be j-u-s-t a movie. For others, perhaps a chance to open our hearts to live “For Greater Glory” too.