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church document - an interesting view on the Internet
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I have yet to hear anyone discuss the influence of technology
on religious faith. How did the Nintendo generation develop? Computer
game stores are chock o block with games most of which seem to
be games of pursuit ending in killing. On the other hand being
able to communicate with a son or Daughter a best friend of social
group, who are oceans apart,is community building . The world
wide web, links ideas and information, bulletin boards and chat
rooms, truly creating a global village. Information is available
to all rather than being the reserve of a few.
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In the song "Eleanor Rigby" the beatles had a line
"all the lonely people". The interent is a real gift
to those who suffer from loneliness. There are words of comfort
and compassion within easy reach. The Jesuit sponsored www.sacredspace.ie
is a wonderful example of this. For those looking for a few moments
of reflection as they sit before the computer I can heartly recommend
Sacred Space. For others who wish to access a thought or meditation
based on the Sunday readings , I put up www.staudeons.dublindiocese.ie
every week.
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Religon has not been slow to use the modern technology in the
service of the Gospel. For instance, if you want to access Church
Documents, even before they are published try www.vatican.va.
This is a window on the vatacin and includes recent documents
and the text of Papal audiences. For those who are looking for
accurate on the teaching of the Church try www.catholic-pages.com?
I think it is a pity to hear so many people contradict Church
teachings or presuming to know what it is, without informing them
selves. Other sites of interest are www.cwn.com a comprehensive
Catholic news service by subscription.
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Of interest may be www.catholic-ministries.com/retreats - news
of retreats throughout the country. www.jubileeireland.com celebrating
the 2000 anniversary of the birth of Christ. A good site for those
wanting to know more about scriptures comes from Fr. Tom lane
at www.frtommylane.ie - The Dublin Diocesan web site also has
good links that are a help to searching www.dublindiocese.ie
By Rev. Martin Tierney
The Electronic Church
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