Articles on this issue "internet"

Getting Your Story Heard

Considering How Christians Can Get People to Listen

Rome, (Zenit.org) Father John Flynn, LC | 1077 hits

One of the biggest challenges facing churches and religious organizations is persuading people to listen to them. This problem is addressed in Phil Cooke’s latest book, “Unique: Telling Your …

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Bubble Catholics and World Wide Funnel Webs

Diversity, Disagreement and a Self-Referential Exile

Atchinson, Kansas, (Zenit.org) Dr. Edward Mulholland | 1206 hits

Among the many linguistic paradoxes that populate my word-loving mind is “narrow-minded Catholicism.” Since “catholic” means “universal, according to the whole,” it would seem that a mind …

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Benedict XVI: A Pope for This Generation

Youth Web Site Shares Pontiff's Legacy on 'Digital Continent'

London, (Zenit.org) Ann Schneible | 1793 hits

Benedict XVI has been a leading advocate of the evangelization of the "digital continent." Now, as the Pope prepares to leave the See of Peter, young people are using the "digital continent" …

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Learning to Pray Online

Author of 'Do-It-Yourself Retreat Guides' Explains Innovative Tool

Washington, D.C., (Zenit.org) Kathleen Naab | 1976 hits

If growing in prayer was always challenging, today it is harder than ever. That's one of the reasons Legionary of Christ Father John Bartunek decided to create "Do-It-Yourself Retreat Guides" …

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Australian Bishop: Internet Speed Isn't Everything

Urges Support for Government's Net Filter Plan

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Australia is behind the times on the Internet -- and safety, not speed, is what is lacking to catch up with other countries, says the Australian episcopal conference's delegate for media …

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Youth Have Mail, From the Pontiff

BXVI Greets Users of Xt3 Networking Site

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For the first time in history, a Pope has sent a message to an Internet social networking site. Benedict XVI sent a note today to the 35,000 people who are members of Xt3.com, a site that was …

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Watch Out Facebook, Here Comes Something Catholic

Social Networking Site Launched for Sydney Youth Day

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The archbishop of Sydney launched the first-ever online social networking site developed especially for a World Youth Day, and he's looking for friends. Based on other popular social …

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Bloggers and Podcasters for Christ

Catholics to Celebrate Evangelization Through New Media

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Catholics have a responsibility to use their creativity, knowledge and experience to bring more souls to Christ, says media executive Greg Willits. Willits, the chief operations officer of the …

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Web Site Aims to Help Bring New Pentecost

Catholic.net a Resource for Apostolates, Faithful

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The director of Catholic.net said the Web site is hoping to help bring about the new Pentecost that Benedict XVI prayed for during his trip to the United States. This was the hope expressed by …

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Bishops Use YouTube to Promote Internet Safety

Australian Prelates Mark Communications Day With Pastoral Letter, Video

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Australian bishops are educating the faithful about the possibilities and dangers of the Internet, and doing so with their own Internet ventures. A pastoral letter called "Internet Safety" …

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Augustinian Recollects Launch Web Site

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The Order of Augustinian Recollects launched a Web site offering information on St. Augustine and other saints of the order. The Web site officially opens Thursday, marking the feast of the …

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Spreading the Good Word

Church Explores New Media Possibilities

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It’s easy to find defects in media coverage of religion, but there is also an increasing amount of good material available. Technological changes have broken the power of old communications …

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Touting YouTube's Catholic Potential

New Medium Offers Pro-Life Sound Bites

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YouTube has been a great boon to the nonprofit community because with it, a video can be instantly available anywhere in the world, says media producer Colin Mason. Mason, director of media …

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Evangelizing a Digital World

How Churches Can Communicate With Youth Today

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Passing on the faith to the next generation is harder than ever in a world that is more and more secularized. A recent book offers recommendations on how to get the message across to a new …

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Vatican City State Goes Online

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Pilgrims and tourists can now visit the Vatican virtually, by way of Vatican City State's new Internet site. The new site is designed to complement the already-existing Vatican Web page. A …

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