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Category Archives: Spirit of communication
Arise from Sharkness! How Leaders Win with a Silly Song
CBS journalist Bob Schieffer offered a lesson we all should chew on when he saw a deeper meaning in the World Series victory of the Washington Nationals. During his Oct. 31 “Evening News” commentary, he showed us how the team’s … Continue reading
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“A Journalism of Abundance”
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
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
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”
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
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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White House Correspondents Dinner Gets a Taste of Hope
Pope Francis would have been interested in the keynote speech at this year’s White House Correspondents Dinner, which took place at the Washington Hilton on Saturday, April 27. This year’s event was lacking two elements of previous traditions—remarks by the … Continue reading
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Pope Francis on Real Community: “Christus Vivit”
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
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
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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