The Great Gatsby has been touted as many things: one of the contenders for the title of “The Great American Novel,” a flash game, and now, a summer blockbuster. But for all the things that The Great Gatsby has been, a good example certainly is not one of them. The way that the story’s characters embrace the wild lifestyle of the 1920s seems almost like a “how not to” guide for living your life. In fact, there’s a character or situation in Gatsby for practically all of the seven deadly sins that humanity is to avoid. Let’s take a look at some of those sins, the characters and actions behind them, and what we can do to avoid falling into the same snares in our own lives.
Sunday 12 May 2013 was World Communications Day, and for this occasion, Pope emeritus Benedict XVI wrote a message about the new evangelisation and social networking. So let us pray for all those who evangelise through social networks! Watch this video for more.
Since the first papal tweet was sent by Pope Benedict XVI in December 12, over 6 million followers have joined. The account, which was deactivated during Sede Vacante, was reopened after Francis’ election and the numbers continue to rise.
In an effort to provide abused children with a safe way to reach out for help, a Spanish organization called the Aid to Children and Adolescents at Risk Foundation, or ANAR for short, created an ad that displays a different message for adults and children at the same time.
Bishop Julian Porteous is an Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney.
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The theme for World Communications Day 2013 is "Social Networks: portals of truth and faith; new spaces for evangelization". In this video, Xt3.com unpacks the World Communications Day Message written by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
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Finding the Wi-Fi
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Confessions of a Digital Immigrant
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