Category Archives: Education

Pope Francis Sees a World of Emergencies, Wants a World of Human Encounters

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Bill Schmitt

Bill discussed subjects related to this post on Catholic radio with program host Matt Swaim on October 6. Click on the archive here and advance to the 1 hour-17 min. mark. The encyclical sent forth to all the world by … Continue reading →

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All the News About What’s Not Fit to Print

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Bill Schmitt

This 2019 video shows Bari Weiss, who resigned  from New York Times in mid-July, 2020. The open letter of resignation posted by New York Times opinion writer and editor Bari Weiss on her website this week reminds us that journalism … Continue reading →

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Jeopardy Beyond COVID: Answers in the Form of a Question

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Bill Schmitt

I commented in this blog on April 27, 2020, that it seems timely for Catholics to prepare for the next spiritual metaphor of the COVID-19 epic. The phenomena of quarantining and distancing, which continue to evolve as we struggle to … Continue reading →

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Happiness and the Jordan Peterson Factor

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Bill Schmitt

Jordan Peterson interviewed Bishop Robert Barron, discussing plot twists our world needs now. This post was published in Fr. Robert Spitzer’s Magis Center blog on June 3. Imagine we’re writing the current chapter in a history of human relationships to … Continue reading →

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Churches Awaiting the Love After Lockdown: Many Happy Returns

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Bill Schmitt

See stephenbarany.com for instructions on making this easy art project,perhaps in time for Mass. As more Catholics resume physical attendance at Mass in areas where governors and bishops have issued policies easing COVID-19 lockdown rules, pastors and parish ministers around … Continue reading →

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High Stakes for Global Communication, Solidarity, Sustainability

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Bill Schmitt

It’s been said that the COVID-19 crisis is “accelerating history.” It seems more decisions have to be made–by individuals, communities, societies, and the entire world–more quickly and with less certainty,  less consultation, and less complete information. Even though it’s hard … Continue reading →

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When Distancing Ends, Questioners Engage

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Bill Schmitt

Social distancing has created a pivotal time of solidarity mixed with hardship. Enduring to its end may prove to be a cultural and spiritual breeze compared to our next transition from silent quarantines to momentous questions surrounding COVID-19’s legacy. We’ve … Continue reading →

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A Most Remarkable Lent: Pope Says, Draw Near! (Social Distancing, Part 2)

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Bill Schmitt

  From the Vatican News coverage of the Pope’s homily during Mass on March 18. Pope Francis has spoken out about our need to draw near to one another. He has done so from Rome, in the heart of a … Continue reading →

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Pope’s 2020 Message on Communications: Tell Good Stories

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Bill Schmitt

From Jan. 28, 2020 podcast–Bill Schmitt discusses Pope Francis’ call for communication Pope Francis’ message for the 2020 World Communications Day urges Catholics to be good storytellers–that is, people who know a good story when they hear it and faithful … Continue reading →

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This Just In: 2020 World Communications Day Message

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Bill Schmitt

Hello dear readers and fans of the Kyle Heimann Show on Redeemer Radio in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, I was privileged to help “break the news” with Kyle this morning about the Vatican’s Jan. 24 release of the … Continue reading →

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