- Philomena (film) - Wikipedia
Though Sixsmith is initially reluctant to write a human interest story, he meets Philomena and decides to investigate her case In 1951, Philomena became pregnant after having sex with a man she did not know at a county fair, so was sent by her father to Sean Ross Abbey in Roscrea in Ireland
- Philomena (2013) - IMDb
Philomena: Directed by Stephen Frears With Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman's search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent
- Philomena movie review film summary (2013) | Roger Ebert
"Philomena" is based on a true story about an elderly Irish woman searching for the toddler son she gave up for adoption as an unwed teen living in a convent Most of its pleasures come from the way it confounds expectations
- Philomena – Official Movie Site – The Weinstein Company
“Philomena” is based on a true story about an elderly Irish woman searching for the toddler son she gave up for adoption as an unwed teen living in a convent Most of its pleasures come from the way it confounds expectations
- Saint Philomena: Life, Miracles, Prayers - Hozana
Saint Philomena is a young virgin and martyr from the 4th century Her relics, found in 1802, are the source of numerous miracles The curé of Ars called her his "beloved little saint" and obtained from her a multitude of graces Explore her story and how to invoke her through prayers and novenas
- About Saint Philomena | National Shrine of Saint Philomena
Saint Philomena’s name, taken from the original Filumena, which means “daughter of light,” expresses her divine mission as a shining beacon of holiness, a kind of “lighthouse” pointing towards God, and giving a practical example by which we can properly orient our life and form our hearts
- St. Philomena: Virgin Martyr and Patroness of Children and Youth
St Philomena, also known as Philomena of Rome, is an enigmatic and powerful figure in Catholic tradition, revered for her purity, steadfast faith, and role as a martyr Though much of her life remains a mystery, her legacy has left a profound impact on the Catholic Church and its faithful
- Watch Philomena | Netflix
A kind-hearted Irishwoman teams with an acerbic journalist to find the son she was forced to give up for adoption 50 years ago Watch trailers learn more
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