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7 Responses to “ Daily Breakfast 501 - iPhone 3G Day ”

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   Seminarian Matthew Jul 11th, 2008 at 12:55 pm

   As we see in the Gospels, it is about a personal encounter with Jesus Christ that matters. In Confession we not only confess our sins but we humble ourselves by kneeling down and begging for mercy. The Prodigal Son did not call from across the field: “Forgive me.” Rather, the Gospel says, the Son “…rising up he came to his father. And when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and running to him fell upon his neck, and kissed him” (Luke 15:20).

   Concerning Confession over electronic means, I wanted to provide some official sources for interested individuals:

   The Pontifical Council on Social Communications on the Church and the Internet published a document in 2002 that says, “virtual reality cannot substitute for the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, nor the sacramental reality of the other sacraments, nor the worship shared in a human community of flesh and bones….Sacraments on the Internet do not exist….Even religious experiences that are possible there through the grace of God are insufficient if they are separated from interaction in the real world with other persons of faith.”

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   Jim_In_Columbus Jul 11th, 2008 at 2:35 pm

   Hello Seminarian Matthew.

   You are sharing some interesting thoughts from the perspective of someone who is obviously thinking about spiritual things in great detail. Your sharing is appreciated!!! Thank-You.

   I don’t believe people are considering the internet to replace any of the sacraments.

   Here’s another one to consider…how does one define “interaction”?

   It seems to me like the internet enhances “interaction in the real world with other persons of faith”. People of faith from around the planet that would not have interacted with each other otherwise are able to interact on the internet.

   The 2002 internet web sites were more unidirectional than the 2008 internet which seems more multi-directional.

   I’d also be interested in hearing the nuances of the 2002 internet interaction versus the way Thomas A. Kempis (an Augustinian monk from the 15th century) interacts with us in the book “The Imitation of Christ” that Fr. S. is recommending in his current episode. An ancient text allows us to interact with someone from almost 600 years ago. Still we are separated from T. Kempis by time, but there is an interaction.

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   Christopher Humphries Jul 11th, 2008 at 5:43 pm

   Wow, LOTH iPhone app would be awesome. May be enough to get me to get an iPhone.

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   Ludwig Jul 12th, 2008 at 9:34 am

   I feel sorry for you, Fr. I know you anticipated the iPhone, so what a bummer you couldn’t get one yesterday. But hopefully your iPod touch will compensate a bit, untill you can finally obtain the phone. Oh yeah, and being some days without one, can give some tranquil time too, not being disturbed…

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   Justin Jul 14th, 2008 at 2:09 am

   Hey what is fr roderick’s skype name/number? We are at the WYD media centre and would love to contact him from here possibly live on skype.

   Its verrry exciting! The Pope is here.

   Conta

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   Jim_In_Columbus Jul 14th, 2008 at 6:10 am

   Justin,
   I wasn’t able to confirm in writing, but I think the voice mail line may be 206-202-4455.
   I was able to confirm that the Rosary Army line is 206-984-1899.
   I believe I speak for everyone when I say we would love to hear your reports.
   If all else fails, the GoldenRuleNews.com voice mail line is (810)815-7343. I’ll forward it to Father Roderick if you have to go that route to catch the exciting moment.

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   Jay Lambert Aug 30th, 2008 at 10:12 am

   I’m a new listener getting caught up on old episodes and just listened to this one today. I’m particularly interested in the discussion about the use of technology and absolutely agree that most sacraments couldn’t/shouldn’t be performed online.

   I am however wondering about the possibility of confession using technology, not virtually but at a distance. I work in the health technology field in Canada, specifically with remote First Nations populations, and telepsychiatry or providing psychiatric at a distance through secured video conferencing has proven successful.

   What I’m wondering is if there may be an argument for a dispensation of sorts for individuals wishing to receive the sacrament of confession and who do not have access to a priest (the case for many of our remote communities) but could use our secure medical facilities (or some other secure site) to receive absolution. This would be a real interaction with a priest, except that the priest may be 1000’s of miles away. There would be no (possibly less considering some confessionals) chance of someone overhearing.

   Any further enlightenment on this topic would be appreciated before I find myself bringing it up with my Archdiocese.

   Thanks and God Bless.

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