Journalism is being committed everyday on Twitter… in 140 characters.
Wonderful and relieving for us who are storytellers, isn’t it? Basically, Mark tries to answer the question, “Is there any future in this business?” by saying that we have to focus on telling real stories. We have to be aware that we are in a world that is constantly evolving. We have to be not only producers but consumers. As the opening quote says, Twitter can also be a great journalistic tool, so find out what attracts people to these social media tools. The Church calls us to be Modern Communicators This talk is not limited to those in broadcast journalism. All Catholics are called by God to be salt of the earth and light of the world. We are called to be communicators of a profound message of hope and love for the society we live in today. As Pope John Paul II said in his 2005 Apostolic Letter The Rapid Development:The highest power of television journalism is not in the transmission of information, but in the transmission of experience.
The appreciation of media is not reserved only to those already adept in the field, but to the entire Church community... The current phenomenon of communications impels the Church towards a sort of pastoral and cultural revision, so as to deal adequately with the times in which we live.Here are some interesting links related to the talk:
At the Manresa Spiritual Renewal Centre in Pickering, ON, retreatants of all ages can encounter a God of surprises.
In June, 2024, the domed roof and interior of St. Anne's Anglican Church in Toronto tragically burned down. However, the parish community continues to stand strong and serve its neighbourhood.
Pope Francis invites us to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life, that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission in the priesthood and religious life.
Pope Francis invites us to pray for the right to an education for migrants, refugees and those affected by war; that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, may always be respected.
I had the wonderful opportunity to meet with the CND sisters and enjoy a special lunch of soup, pizza, salad, and dessert. While I was there, I thought it would be a great opportunity to ask the sisters about what they were looking forward to this Christmas.