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Catholic Philly

Archdiocese of Philadelphia•catholicphilly.com
Religion & Spirituality
Inside CatholicPhilly.com dives into matters of faith with a view from the pew, where the people of God are. Editor Matt Gambino, producer Gina Christian, and their guests discuss the Catholic take on everything from Mass to #MeToo, based on CatholicPhilly.com's award-winning news coverage and commentary.
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Inside Catholic Philly.com (January 10, 2019): Church militant or church belligerent?

Can you be in love with the Lord while you're angry at the world? Many Christians are engaged in a spiritual battle with the wrong enemy. Father Thomas Dailey shares how St. Francis de Sales focused on gentleness as a sign of God's presence in the soul. Having lived during a time of intense conflict between Catholics and Protestants, this saint knew the importance of true kindness and humility in everyday life.

Jan 11, 2019•11 min

Inside Catholic Philly.com (January 3, 2019) - Listening

With so many people talking (and shouting) online and in person, is anyone actually listening? Drawing on over 40 years of missionary experience in Peru, Father Arthur Purcaro, OSA shares his insights on how listening can lead us to discover God in others -- and in ourselves.

Jan 03, 2019•14 min

Inside Catholic Philly.com (November 30, 2018): How to act like Jesus online

How does faith in Christ influence the way we interact with each other when we're online? Social media platforms present real challenges to -- and opportunities for -- authentic, respectful communication. Father Thomas Dailey, OSFS, shares his thoughts with editor Matt Gambino and producer Gina Christian on how to be a true Facebook friend, both on and offline.

Nov 30, 2018•7 min

Inside Catholic Philly.com (November 12, 2018) - From Online to Human Communities

How do we move from online networks to human communities? How do we make friends in person, and not just online? These are the questions that Pope Francis has asked the Catholic Church to consider while preparing for World Communications Day 2019. Father Thomas Dailey, OSFS shares how we can use the gift of modern media to build authentic connections among each other.

Nov 12, 2018•8 min

Inside CatholicPhilly.com (November 2, 2018): What is the church?

What is "the church"? Is it a building, an organization, or something you "do" on Sunday? Father Thomas Dailey, OSFS shares with editor Matt Gambino and producer Gina Christian the many meanings of this one little word, and why knowing who "the people of God" are is key to understanding what we mean by "church."

Nov 02, 2018•9 min

Inside Catholic Philly.com (October 9, 2018): If Mass were like an Eagles game

Is God on the gridiron? Can we find the Lord at the 50-yard line? Sports are a major part of the human experience, whether we're on the field or watching the Sunday game from the comfort of our couch. Father Frank Berna of La Salle University shares with producer Gina Christian how athletes and fans alike can encounter the divine through sports -- and how we can transfer our game-time enthusiasm to Sunday worship.

Oct 10, 2018•13 min

Inside Catholic Philly.com (June 22, 2018): What exactly is fake news?

What is fake news? We've heard a lot about it, but do we know exactly what it is and how to spot it? Editor Matt Gambino and producer Gina Christian explore this issue with Father Thomas Dailey, OSFS, a specialist in church communications. Father Dailey describes how fake news, propaganda, sponsored content, and advocacy journalism intersect in today's media.

Jun 25, 2018•10 min

Inside Catholic Philly.com (June 13, 2018): Selfie Spirituality

In the age of the selfie, how can the church reach "real people"? We asked Father Thomas Dailey, O.S.F.S., an expert on social media and the new evangelization, to share his thoughts on the relationship between the actual self, the virtual self and the Gospel. Father Dailey is the John Cardinal Foley Chair of Homiletics & Social Communications at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary (Wynnewood, Pennsylvania), and has written and lectured extensively on church communications in the age of cyberspace...

Jun 13, 2018•14 min
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