NEW YORK. The transformation of a grump into a warm and fuzzy character is a trope as old as the Hollywood Hills. So, while the drama-and-comedy blend “A Man Called Otto” (PG-13, Sony) proves generally goodhearted, it also turns out to be formulaic. Mature discernment is required, moreover, to deal with some of the film’s themes.

FRANKTOWN. Lynne Liotta, the wife of retired Deacon Tom Liotta, died Jan. 9 at age 79. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Jan. 16 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Castle Rock.

As Catholics, when we fast, we fast. When we feast, we feast!

Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo,

A medida que enero se convierte en febrero observamos algunas cosas importantes.