I love this video that Msgr. Charles Pope posted on his great discussion of the one-way talking that’s generally going on in social media. We talk about it on this week’s Catholic Weekend. You can read Pope’s post here, but I can’t help sharing the video with you …
it’s here! Catholic Media Promotion Day!
That means we get to go out en masse and promote each other (hey, did you like that bit o’ French I used? huh? playing with mass? too early? okay…).
So here’s what you gotta do. Sooo simple. I’m listing some of my favorites down below. You go pay them a visit. See? Easy peasy.
You’re gonna like them because I like them and you like me. See? That’s even easier! and then you follow along their favorites. Something crazy might happen — you might find something that really resonates with you. You might discover some awesomeness that will change your life. You might just generally be amused or moved or entertained.
Then, please leave some encouragement. A nice note to say you visited. A promise to return. We’re such fragile folks, bloggers, podcasters and such. A little love will go a long way.
Favorite Blogs
The incomparable Sarah Reinhard at Snoring Scholar who can’t decide if she should just be pondering her Catholic days
The amazing Lisa Hendey and her fantastic contributors at CatholicMom.com
The absolutely incredible and eclectic Catholic Portal at Patheos.com
Favorite Podcasts
Among Women by Pat Gohn I hear some manly men listen,too
the Catholic Foodie by Jeff Young where food meets faith
The Catholic Laboratory by Ian Maxfield science and the Church
3 Random Catholic Things On Line
By random I’m going to guess that it defies a classification, cuz I can be totally random
Star Quest Production Network (SQPN!) has a new look and new outlook
Fr. Barron’s Word on Fire simply amazing
New Advent carries top Catholic stories … good place to start for some quick links in the news
Sadly, I am iPhone impaired, so I have to pass on the apps portion of this activity. More reason for you to follow the links and find out what others are doing.
Have an awesome day of discovery! God bless you! And remember, leave some love wherever you go!
HEY! Go do this, ‘mkay?
On Tuesday, March 15th, all over the internet Catholics will be posting about their favorite Catholic blogs, podcasts, media projects, and just about anything that we’re producing that is cool and exciting and we want to share.
Here’s the project concept from the Facebook page:
On March 15, 2011, everyone with a blog, podcast, or Facebook page should list their favorite 3 blogs, 3 podcasts, 3 other media, 3 random Catholic things online, and their own projects.Then, post the link to your list here on March 15th.Lastly, on March 15th, go to iTunes and leave at least 3 positive written reviews for various Catholic podcasts and 3 positive written reviews for Catholic mobile applications.
This is very important. We need to encourage each other. Catholic media is not about competition — and it shouldn’t be. We are each using our unique gifts to share our love of the Lord. To that end, we can share that love a little, you know? Introduce each other to what’s out there.
Spread the word, and don’t forget to come back here on Tuesday to see what I post. And don’t forget to check in at iTunes to post your reviews. And don’t forget to post your own. On your blog. On Facebook. On Twitter. On whatever it is that you use for your own conversation — even if it’s in the comments sections.
Especially if it’s in the comments sections.
Join the conversation on Facebook by following this link to Catholic Media Promotion Day and “liking” the page.
Listen to this latest episode of Catholic Weekend with special guest Greg Willits sharing his vision on this initiative, and then see what Sean McGaughey from Catholic Roundup has created to showcase an excellent collection of resources for this — go check it out here.