In Terms of Media: An Introductory Vocabulary
Like most other field, the area of communication has developed its own specialized vocabulary. Some of the jargon we hear…
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admin Tuning in on 1990: Assessing our Values
Recently the Sisters of the Precious Blood took a “trend census” to evaluate the future directions of society in such…
In Terms of Media: Photography
With millions of cameras owned by even more millions of individuals, photography is probably the most popular hobby in the…
In Terms of Media: Satellites
This past October marked the twentieth anniversary of Sputnik, the tiny Russian satellite that launched the whole world into the…
Catholics and the Media: Opportunity for Growth
During May, the Church celebrates World Communications Day. These excerpts, taken from the Statement on Communications Media and Catechesis presented…
Sad Saga of Sister Aggie
The word has come from CBS. “In the Beginning,” the new TV sitcom featuring irrepressible Sr. Agnes and irascible Pr.…
Are We Afraid of Media Technology?
In an impassioned plea to Catholic educators recently, Father Al McBride urged us to "convert the Jordan to ~ to…
In Terms of Media: Computers
An understanding of computers is, today, necessary basic knowledge for all of us. But the answer to “what is a…
Between the Lines: Stereotyping of Sisters in the Media
Whether it’s for the National Enquirer, People magazine, or the Catholic Digest, nuns are pretty good copy. Stories about sisters…
How to Break the Stereotype
Stereotyping is an insidious process. Mental categories and labels are necessary if we are to cope with the fast- paced…