Showing posts with label Digital. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Digital. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Digitally Catholic

It's not like I've been dragged kicking and screaming into the digital age. And certainly, my digital pursuits have enriched my spiritual life.

I listen to satellite radio and enjoy Catholic programming.

I listen to podcasts.

I read blogs. I have a Kindle.

And I have an iPod touch with plenty of Catholic apps. Those are useful things, those apps. One of my most-used apps is Divine Office, which allows me to download the Liturgy of the Hours at home, where I have wireless access, and take the prayers with me. It's much easier than carrying a heavy book.

But today, I brought my iPod to Mass, arriving a little early so I could pray Morning Prayer (this morning was a little bit off schedule).  I have to say, it felt kind of weird sitting there in church with an iPod.  Even though the only app I used was Divine Office, and no one was even paying attention to me, I felt very conspicuous.

Then I came home and read about a new book, Prayer in the Digital Age, by Mark Swaim. Looks intriguing! Maybe it's just what I need to read.