Episode Transcript
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Hi, my name is Joseph Thorley.
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I’m a graphic artist
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working with Archdiocesan Ministries,
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where I help communicate the life of the Church.
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I’m passionate about using creativity
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to help share our faith in Jesus,
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and I often use technology
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as a tool for evangelisation and connection.
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I’m joining you today
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to share the Pope’s Prayer Intention
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for the month of April,
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which is, the use of new technologies.
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Pope Francis said,
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“Let us pray that the use of new technologies
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will not replace human relationships,
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will respect the dignity of the person
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and will help us face the crises of our times.”
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It’s a powerful reminder
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that while technology is a gift,
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it must always serve a deeper good of human connection,
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dignity, and justice.
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My hope is
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that we continue to embrace technology
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and its advancements,
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and that we will use technology
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and our time wisely
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to communicate God’s message of love to the world,
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following the example of Jesus.
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Let us pray together.
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In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
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Heavenly Father,
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You have given us the skill and ability to create technology.
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We have used it often to spread the Good News
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of salvation and God’s plan.
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Help us to continue to evangelise in this way,
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using the gifts You have given us.
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Through technology,
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we have an easily accessible way
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to communicate with one another.
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Let us continue to witness,
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not only with our words,
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but with the work we do in Jesus’ name.
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May we continue to embrace
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our responsibility in this life,
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to serve You and those we encounter each day
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as we seek a balance in our use of technology.
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May we continue to embrace technology
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and its advancements,
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and may we use technology and our time wisely
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to communicate Your message of love to the world.
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Amen.
