T ECHNOLOGY FOR THE N EW E VANGELIZATION F ATHER M ATTHEW J. A LBRIGHT

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI “Believers are increasingly aware that, unless the Good News is made known also in the digital world, it may be absent in the experience of many people for whom this existential space is important.” World Communications Day 2013

Pope Francis Be courageous Christians! Reach out to people far away through the digital means.

Bring forth the new and the old Then He said to them, “Therefore every scribe instructed concerning the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old.” Matthew 13:52

Bring forth the new and the old Pope John XXIII – Opening Speech of Vatican II The Council is to “to transmit the doctrine, pure and integral” for “the Church should never depart from the sacred patrimony of truth received from the Fathers.” The Church “must ever look to the present, to the new conditions and new forms of life introduced into the modern world, which have opened new avenues to the Catholic apostolate.”

Bring forth the new and the old Today, we translate this message into technology as we seek new technological avenues to transmit the ancient truths revealed by God.

THE BLOG

“Web Log” – Blog – “Web Log” is for the purpose of sharing thoughts, ideas, information, and photos in short frequent posts in order to influence others and contribute to discussions on various topics. There are blogs about all sorts of things… – I use mine for homilies, articles and linking to other sites. – They can be used for much more, including daily sharing of spiritual ideas and reflections.

Blog Others… wordpress.com, weebly.com, livejournal.com Share your thoughts as frequently or as seldom as you want. The options are endless and how you use your blog is up to you.

“Blogger”

Blog Create an account Template Style and color scheme that your blog takes on throughout all the pages. Several standard ones All customizable

Blog Gadgets Individual components All type and click and easy to create No entering code Basic ideas open to your creativity

Blog Posting Type in or copy and paste text Add pictures and links Comment Moderation Viewers can comment but its best to have settings require moderation

Podcasting – Sharing Audio Files – Homilies are the primary way in which most people come in contact with reflection on the Word of God and the teaching of the Church. If they do nothing else, most Catholics at least go to Mass a few times a year. – Sharing the parish homily is an effective way to bring people in touch with the parish liturgical life and nourish those who do not always make it to church, who are from outside the parish, or who want to listen to a homily again. – Sharing talks, presentations and classes given in the parish can be helpful for the same reasons.

Podcasting – Sharing Audio Files An Easy Process… Step One: Digital Recorder Step Two: Upload Software Step Three: Editing Step Four: File Storage Step Five: Posting to the Blog

Digital Voice Editor Editing using Digital Voice Editor Automatic upload from device to computer Timers and Controls Display Snipping Combining

Digital Voice Editor

Podcasting Also, other audio software: Garageband for Mac and Audacity for Windows iTunes Store allows you to post your podcast for others to download to their devices The simple method I use allows the file to be heard and shared without as many technical concerns, e.g. format and size of audio files

File Storage Upload file to Box and it is securely stored and available to use in various ways Sharing using the link – multiple applications No worries about others receiving what you send them

Box.net