Category Archives: Education

Small Talk: On the Way from Distraction to Action

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Bill Schmitt

The post below is my Nov. 1, 2019, contribution to the Magis Center blog. Rev. Robert Spitzer, SJ, PhD, is president of the Magis Center, whose missions include the revitalization of belief in God and pursuit of the highest levels … Continue reading →

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“A Journalism of Abundance”

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Bill Schmitt

       My efforts in research and reflection on Catholic values as an aid to renewal in today’s practice of journalism are pointing me toward a few areas of focus. One of those areas has the virtue of prompting … Continue reading →

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A Conference for this Online-Content World

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Bill Schmitt

My friend Paul Giesting, a Ph.D. geologist and philosopher-at-heart, as well as my co-host on the “That’s So Second Millennium” (TSSM) podcast exploring science and religion, reminded me to renew my membership in the Catholic Writers Guild. Actually, he asked me … Continue reading →

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“Meeting of Minds” > #TweetingofMinds

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Bill Schmitt

Despite the disturbing trend toward increased social polarization and weakened civic communication in society, we can still find champions for meaningful, respectful, inclusive conversation in American media–and certainly in values-informed communities around the country. We need to celebrate these champions, … Continue reading →

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Renewing Democracy and News Takes More than “60 Minutes”

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Bill Schmitt

There’s still time to indulge the patriotism one feels during the July 4 weekend—especially if you also care about news content in today’s media world and productive conversation in our polarized public square. Just take several minutes to watch Brian … Continue reading →

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Come Holy Spirit–as We Plan the Ideal Summer Vocation

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Bill Schmitt

By this point, Catholics listening to Pope Francis’ ongoing messages to the world can feel comfortable that renewing social communication–in all its forms (especially in the digital realm), in the Church and in the secular sphere, among faith-based people and … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis on Real Community: “Christus Vivit”

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Bill Schmitt

A look at lesser-known sections of the Apostolic Exhortation released recently by Pope Francis. This is the conclusion of a two-part report by Bill Schmitt, posted on the McGrath Institute for Church Life blog, published at the University of Notre Dame, … Continue reading →

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“Christus Vivit” Includes Pope’s Digital Media Diagnosis

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Bill Schmitt

A look at lesser-known sections of the Apostolic Exhortation released recently by Pope Francis. This is the start of a two-part report by Bill Schmitt, posted on the McGrath Institute for Church Life blog, published at the University of Notre Dame, … Continue reading →

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Pope’s Digital Media Diagnosis: Making All Links New Again

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Bill Schmitt

C This is the original version of Bill Schmitt’s report on sections of Pope Francis’ new Apostolic Exhortation dealing with digital media culture as it affects young people. Pope Francis has once again expressed a set of prayer-provoking insights about … Continue reading →

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Post-Truth? Both Terms Mean We Have a Lot to Talk About

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Bill Schmitt

In a culture where relativism, moralism, divisiveness and desperation about urgent global challenges are all taking a toll, and many of us turn to social media for repair or respite, we all need to talk more about the real cures. … Continue reading →

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