'Respectful Dialogue'

The Catholic Anchor, has published an article about the Vatican meeting with Bloggers, that occurred last week. As most of the Catholic Blogosphere knows, it went exceedingly well. I know many of the bloggers that were there, either through blogging, or other online interaction. From everything I have heard, there was nothing but respect and a desire on the Vatican's part to cultivate a closer and stronger relationship with bloggers.

As the Anchor puts it, the Vatican sees the Catholic Blogosphere as the "public opinion of the church." Numerous statements by the Pope and the Vatican have come out in support of blogging, and using the internet as a form of communication and dialogue within the Church. Yet, not everyone has been on board with this. This resistance to blogging isn't due to its form, in other words those within the Church who don't necessarily support blogging aren't against it per se, they just don't like the reach and influence of bloggers.

The goal for us bloggers is to remain faithful to the teachings of the Church. Hopefully through our prayerful desire to support and defend the faith, we will answer the call of God and build His Kingdom here on earth.

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