Today, March 15th, Catholics throughout social networking and the blogosphere are promoting different forms of Catholic media, and with good reason. Over the past couple of years, Pope Benedict has been encouraging Catholics to use the new forms of media that the Internet has made available to us. Through his messages for the World Communication Days, the Holy Father has made it clear that we need to be using all forms of media – whether traditional print, TV, radio, or New Media – to spread the Gospel.
In the spirit of Catholic Media Promotion Day, here are some ways Catholics are using media to spread the Gospel:
Blogs
One of the easiest way to preach the Gospel is through establishing and posting to a blog. Here are 4 of the many I like:
- What Does the Prayer Really Say? – Fr. Zuhlsdorf (Fr. Z) speaks on matters of liturgy and Catholicism in the culture
- Catholic and Enjoying It! – Catholic convert and apologist Mark Shea publishes every thought of his “no matter how stupid”. Discusses Catholic views on politics, popular culture, and GK Chesterton
- The Chant Café – Discussing and educating on the role of chant within Catholic practice
- New Liturgical Movement – Working towards a true reform of the liturgy
Podcasts
Catholics talking about Catholicism, all for free download:
- Catholic Pilot – Captain Jeff discusses flight, being a pilot, and Catholicism
- iPadre – Fr. Jay Fanelli fulfills his role as a priest and shares the Gospel
- In Between Sundays – Nick and Pat talk about being a young adult Catholic
Other Media
Radio, TV, Newspapers and more!
- EWTN – The flagship television, radio, and Internet network founded by a very outspoken Poor Claire nun
- The Catholic Channel – The Archdiocese of New York sponsored station on SiriusXM satellite radio (listening to it as I type this post!)
- National Catholic Register – Weekly newspaper in the United States sharing Catholic news and opinion
Random Catholic Things
Other stuff that Catholics are doing:
- Catholic Answers – Catholic apologetics with an extensive collection of Catholic writings, and Q&A Catholic radio program (on EWTN) with an archive of over 11 years!
- Universalis – The Liturgy of the Hours online (sadly, this is an unofficial English translation – the official translation online requires a subscription due to copyright)
- Vocation Boom – Online guide to discerning a vocation to the priesthood
My Projects
Things I’m doing:
- Omne Quod Spirat, Laudet Dominum – This blog. If this is your first visit, welcome!
- St. Mary’s Parish in Malta, MT – Sharing activities and news within my current priestly assignment
- A podcast may be coming out in the near future…
