Seems like a safe theme for the 2008 papal visit, doesn’t it? Hope is a nice word; the politicians have grabbed on to it; it’s a great Scripture for newlyweds.
But hope can be a very dangerous word, if you really believe in Christian hope. Just ask Martha Sweed Walker.
Archive for March 9th, 2008
Christ Our Hope
Posted in Christ Our Hope on March 9, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics
Posted in General on March 9, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics (As Benjamin Disraeli and Mark Twain say)
Media coverage on the Catholic Church will increase as we draw closer to the papal visit. Anyone who has seen recent research by Pew on the nation’s religious landscape might want to consider a review from the Georgetown University-based Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate. [...]
Working on a papal visit is fun
Posted in General on March 9, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Working on a papal visit is fun – and I know. I’ve covered them and helped organize them. Something happens when events grow big. I often say if you can cook for two you can cook for 12 but that doesn’t mean you can cook for 1,200.
Addressing media wants and needs is a challenge. We [...]
