Small Communities are powerful vehicles for adult faith
formation, providing opportunities for learning, prayer, mutual support, and
the shared experience of Christian living in service to church and society.
Can we share
faith on the Web? is a question that may seen as somewhat paradoxical. Some
suggest that the Web is too impersonal and would not be an appropriate vehicle
for sharing faith. Others contend that our culture has become much too
individualistic because of technology. Yet, today's social media: the Internet,
cell phones and other hand-held devices, and video are rapidly becoming primary
vehicles for faith-sharing and faith-formation.
NAFSCC (North American Forum for Small Christian Communities) promotes building on our experience of Small Christian Communities and
encourages the use of resources, including contemporary social media and
devices, to promote Scripture reflection through the perspectives of faith and
life experiences, to encourage faith formation and discipleship, and to enjoy
the fullness of small Christian community. You are invited to add your
reflections and engage in the conversation as you are inspired and/or challenged by the
Scripture reading and commentary.
Virtual Reflections: Resources that support preparation for Sunday Liturgy
Looking to Sunday™
Looking to
Sunday™ provides short reflections on the Scripture
readings proclaimed in the Roman Catholic Church each Sunday. You may also
listen to podcasts of Sunday homilies or download the complete text.
Reflections and homilies are written by Father Thomas Iwanowski. http://www.lookingtosunday.com/#/this-sunday
Wednesday Morning
Connection
Liturgical
Publication Incorporated provides Wednesday Morning Connection as part
of its homily and liturgy preparation service. Print or online subscriptions to
CONNECT! include a bimonthly newsletter and preparation guides for Sundays and
Holy Days of Obligation. http://4lpi.com/publishing/resources/blog/wmc
Other Web Resources:
Sister Rose's My Movies Weblog Sister Rose Pacatte, FSP, proclaims the profound
relationship between media, faith, and culture on a Website which she calls
"media potpourri including film, television, book and other reviews."
Her articles and commentary on media, the theology and spirituality of
communication, faith formation, and media literacy provide an unique
perspective to consider. Sr. Rose is the director of the Pauline Center for
Media Studies in Culver City, California and is the Film/TV columnist for St.
Anthony Messenger Press.
http://sisterrose.wordpress.com
Permission to post by:
Diane Kledzik, Board Member
NAFSCC (North American Forum for Small Christian Communities)
http://www.nafscc.org
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