Jim Caviezel: Shamelessly Catholic

Catholic Exchange ^ | 03.01.04 | Nadia Pozo

[el_chupacabra]

I've got to believe this is a duplicate -- but I searched and found nothing.

I really enjoyed this article. I've seen the movie twice now and was moved beyond my very high expectations.

I pray for many blessings to all those who participated in making this film and hope that it inspires many to learn more about Jesus, His Church and His Mother.

[still lurking]

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[madprof98]

This one obviously won't make it into People . . . or even Parade--unless he can get out a story that he's really dying of AIDS or something.

[formerDem]

Very interesting article, although I think the author of the article didn't quite get this part right:

" Gibson wanted an actor with the initials J.C. who was 33 years of age. Jim Caviezel fit the description."

I have heard this story told by both Jim Caviezel and Mel Gibson in different interviews. Just after Jim got the part, he said, "by the way, my intials are J.C. [well, I assume Mel could see that, lol] and I'm 33 years old." Mel reportedly joked, "you're freakin' me out kid" or words to that effect.

When Caviezel was interviewed on the Tonight show, he told Leno how Mel had seen him in the movie, "The Thin Red Line" and it was Jim's performance in that role that prompted Mel to choose him to portray Christ. Mel has been quoted as saying that he saw in Jim both a "childlike innocence" and "other world" quality (I'm paraphrasing). I would imagine that all those things played a part.

[OMalley]

Wow, awesome article, so much to think about, thanks:)

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[Ohioan from Florida]

Wonderful, beautiful article! I'm going to print out a copy for my 17-yr old son. From time to time, they have to bring in articles about their faith to discuss in theology class. Thanks for posting it!

[franky]

Great article and 1400 young adults.

I noticed quite a few young adults like 16 to 25 who attended a 4 PM Sat. Unheard of time for young people to go to a movie. And the majority were guys.

[Salvation]

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[Dajjal]

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[Ohioan from Florida]

My 17-yr old went with about 10 of his friends, and afterwards my husband and I had the privilege of entertaining them afterwards at our house. It was a wonderful time of discussion! I still haven't seen it yet, but will soon. Have a few other concerns I have to take care of first (sick child). I will get to go when the time is right.

[Salvation]

**"I want all of you to have the courage to go out into this pagan world and shamelessly express your Catholic faith in public!"**

Fantastic evangelization vehicle.

[Canticle_of_Deborah]

I watched Jim Caviezel on the Tonight Show the other night. He is so funny, handsome and radiates a pure soul. I hope he is not corrupted by worldly success.

[Salvation]

Just sent a copy of this to our youth minister.

[Ohioan from Florida]

I watched him on it, too. He did a hilarious Mel Gibson impression, didn't he? I understood what Mel meant about a certain "childlike innocence". I am going to add these two men to my prayer list. Satan usually likes to get in the way right about now. Hopefully they are being surrounded by angels to protect them.

[Canticle_of_Deborah]

I watched him on it, too. He did a hilarious Mel Gibson impression, didn't he?

I was in love. He's such a cutie ;-)

[Ohioan from Florida]

Agreed. You know he's married, and I'll bet his wife is a wonderful gal, too! Rats! LOL.

[Northern Yankee]

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