Called to Rebuild w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz and Harry Lennix
About this episode
Fr. Mike Schmitz and Harry Lennix discuss the role of beauty and the arts in rebuilding communities and transforming culture.
How can beauty rebuild a broken community? In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with acclaimed actor Harry Lennix to explore faith, storytelling, and the power of the arts to transform culture. From growing up Catholic on Chicago’s South Side to discerning the priesthood, to performing on Broadway and in film, Harry shares how his vocation has always been rooted in service. Inspired by Pope John Paul II’s Letter to Artists, he explains why creativity images the Creator—and why investing in beauty is essential, especially in under-resourced neighborhoods. They discuss: 🔸How art reveals truth 🔸Why culture shapes communities 🔸Mercy, justice, and the human heart 🔸The vision behind the Lillian Marcie Center for the Performing Arts To receive updates on the podcast text CALLED to 33777. If you have a question or a story of someone living out their calling to serve others, email info@thecatholicinitiative.org .
People in this episode
Host: Fr. Mike Schmitz
Guest: Harry Lennix
Topics covered
- faith
- storytelling
- arts
- community
- creativity
- culture
Keywords
- beauty
- community
- faith
- art
- culture
- service
- creativity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Pope John Paul II, Lillian Marcie Center for the Performing Arts
Places: Chicago’s South Side
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