“Priests should use the Internet to evangelize more.” That’s what Pope Benedict’s 2010 World Communications Day message says. “But how?” That’s the question many priests have. The Register asked some experts in February 2010.
Part 1: Broadcasting and Narrowcasting the Gospel Father Dwight Longenecker
Sometimes “preaching to the choir” is part of our mission too, but the fruits will surprise you.
Part 2: Getting Online? Get Help! Father Leo Patalinghug
The key to a vibrant online ministry isn’t technical savvy, but knowing who to count on for help.
Part 3: Are Priests Afraid of Facebook? Father Jose de Jesus Palacios
Why aren’t more priests active on social networking sites?
Part 4: Social Media Evangelization: 18 Ways Ana Roca Castro
The horizons for new media evangelization are limitless. This should get you started.
Part 5: ‘Get Rid of the Website: Advice to Ignore Father Len Plazewski
Keep the website, but get on Facebook too: vocation recruiting in 2010.
Part 6: ‘Men in Black’ Belong in the Combox Deacon John Burns
Being a part of online conversations is key to priestly presence on the Internet.
Part 7:Turn to the Spiritual Masters to Overcome Internet Superficiality Father Robert Barron
The Gospel cannot be reduced to a sound bite. So how can we get it across?
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I am a Franciscan priest. I am interested in using the Internet for evangelization purposes. I’ve got find out how to use Facebook; but I think I already do some quasi- or pre- evangelizing(on a very minor scale) in the comment sections of articles and news items on the Internet. I try to explain, defend, refute or agree with the issue being commented on. Surely, only a few people see or read it, but it’s there to be seen by others - I hope!
God bless the priest who has the savvy and time for this!
I often wonder why we don’t more seminarians on discussion threads (perhaps some are there but don’t identify themselves). With the extensive backgrounds they are given, in philosophy and theology - are they learning the skills they need to engage in public debate and education? Do they know how to muster persuasive arguments when they are not “preaching to the choir”? As Catholics we have the strongest framework, the best arguments - but so often we seem flatfooted in public debate. Witness the Bishop’s and their failure to win the “spin war” regarding the President’s “compromise”.
After a full generation of abortion and contraception, I think it is time for the Church to engage in a massive education campaign about the Catholic vision of sexuality - using the best science, the best philosophy and the most persuasive arguments. And prepare for a battle - secular liberals have very low standards of evidence, truth and consistency. Soft totalitarianism utilizes a bed of lies to disarm a weary populace.
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