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…
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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…
Is It Time to Move the TV?
About seven years ago, sophomores that I had for an English Humanities class commented on television’s effect on their family.…
New Technology: For People or Profit?
An ecumenical consultation on “Satellite Communications and the Church,” sponsored last fall by the National Council of Churches in New…
Stay Tuned…TV Can be Good For You!
“Television can be a positive practical training ground for moral growth in a changing world” Christian values need exercising just…
No, Walter, That’s Not the Way It Is…
When Walter Cronkite signs off each night with "that’s the way it is,” one might realistically request another half-hour of…