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can anyone with any real or imagined pull with Pittsburgh help me? I have until May been receiving the Byzantine Catholic World, and since January of this year, have been a paid subscriber. I have not rec'd the paper since the 1 May 2005 issue, and it is a vital lifeline(along with this Forum) for this isolated EC. E amils have gone unanswered, and I do not want to call long distance to be put on hold for Heaven knows how long. if you need my address, sent me a PM and I will respond. thanx for any help.
Much Love,
Jonn

John the BCW is only being published every other month now, however, it is larger than before. They felt this would be more efficient use of money and time. Watch for one this month, if you don't get one then let them know.

Hope this helps.
Pani Rose

okay, many thanx.

I read it online for free, but is there more to the print version than the online version?

on line edition? I'd still like the hard copy so I can leave it about in Chattanooga as an evangelism tool. haven't left it in a Latin church, but wouldn't that be a can of worms?
Much Love,
Jonn

I made a suggestion similar to this years ago! You mean that someone finally took me up on it?

Honestly, I still see the need for ONE paper for the entire metropolitan Church of Pittsburgh with 2 or more pages given over to local news from each eparchy.

In light of Father James' illness, what will happen to the ECL of Passaic? Why are we expending the time of several priests in each diocese to create a paper? We're not that big anymore that we need 3 papers. (Van Nuys still only has a bi-monthly(?) newsletter.) No offense intended, but some of these papers are mediocre at best and include news not even specific to the East or our Church.

Can't we even agree to cooperate together as a Church on this level??? And forbid that maybe we even use a capable lay staff to do the bulk of the work and have it "reveiwed" by the bishops/clergy before publication. This could be a phenominal evangelization tool if done correctly. Dan L. don't you agree???

John K.

John,

I certainly do agree. Now if I can just remember all of the ideas I have rumbling around in my head. At last count I have about 80 I wish to present on Aug. 6. I suspect that most of them will be given by others but if this one isn't I'll try to remember to offer it.

Now, I'm going to go find that online version of this newspaper.

Dan L

John K,

I didn't read all of the articles but it wasn't as rich and appealing as I had hoped. The pics and layout is nice but I think something more is needed if it is to be a good evangelism tool. The only article of substance that I noted was Pope Benedict's assertion that he was going to lead the world to the light of Christ. Now that's a good discussion starter.

In order to turn this into a useful tool for the Church and for spreading the Gospel don't just note the the Sisters of St. Basil have elected a new prioress instead explain what a prioress is. Explain in brief but clear and compelling terms the great value to the world of the monastic movements. Why is it important to have as examples for us all of people who forsake for the good of the whole i.e., for the kingdom of God? That's certainly a value we are losing in our self centered culture. Explain why this is an example in the best sense of a true and vital "women's movement". In a related article spell out what is happening at Holy Resurrection. One doesn't need to dwell upon the controversy but rather dwell upon the passion and focus of these holy brothers.

Certainly, how do we get in contact with journalists from the Melkites, Marionites, Ukrainians, Russians, Romanians, etc. in order to form such a newspaper? I don't think we need to wait upon permission. I don't think John our administrator waited for permission to start this forum. I don't think those who are forming Transfiguration College, one of the truly exciting events of our time, waited for permission before they started their venture. Why not an article about that? Why not an article about the radio programs we do have and highlighting their mission and accomplishments?
Why not articles about iconography and its purpose?

We must face outward as well as upward and inward if we are going to be obedient to our Lord.

Whiting, August 6. Be there or be square.

Dan L

Dan,

You are correct. We don't need permission, though it does help in some cases.

Running a magazine or newspaper doesn't require permission. Catholic Answers is an Apostolate that does just what we are talking about.

Also running a website doesn't need permission either. Just requires a person who is willing to fund the site and keep it updated.

The problem is that many laity (myself included) fall into the trap of thinking that we need permission to do what the Lord asked us to do. While it is helpful and good to get permission, sometimes you simply have to jump off the board and say "What the ____ (Heck - Insert other term that you feel is more worthy.)

EWTN, Envoy Magazine, and other were also started in the same way. Laity saw a need and filled it.

John

[QUOTE]Originally posted by John K:
[QB] [QUOTE]Originally posted by Pani Rose:
[qb] John the BCW is only being published every other month now, however, it is larger than before. They felt this would be more efficient use of money and time. Watch for one this month, if you don't get one then let them know

still have not rec'd the paper as of this date.

I received mine this past week. It was
considerably larger than usual.....

antonius

Ok, I took the plunge and called the Chancelory Office.

Anyway, I stand corrected. It was just the one edition that was doubled. So now it is back to regular press.

The new one was mailed the end of last week. So I would think you will be getting it anytime now. I know at least here in Birmingham the mail has been really heavy, not that that helps any I know, it just means the processing time is a little longer. So just watch for it.

Pani Rose

Pani Rose
you are indeed a gracious Southern lady (yes, I know you knew that). should have checked with you before I sent an EMail to them. mail slow in Birmingham? no surprise, things are a tad bit slower down here in Dixie, not the frenetic pace they have up there.
thanx again.
Much Love,
Jonn

My questions remain: How is this an effective tool of evangelizaton? The latest edition is not yet online but the last edition had very very little to do with spreading the Gospel. Do we have people who could produce a paper that could be used for this purpose? Is it possible to combine efforts with other parts of the Eastern Church?

See you Aug. 6 at Whiting, Indiana.

Dan L

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dan Lauffer:
My questions remain: How is this an effective tool of evangelizaton? The latest edition is not yet online but the last edition had very very little to do with spreading the Gospel. Do we have people who could produce a paper that could be used for this purpose? Is it possible to combine efforts with other parts of the Eastern Church?

See you Aug. 6 at Whiting, Indiana.

Dan L [/QUOTE

be that as it may. but the fact that someone may see the paper may arouse curiosity, as to "who are these folks? maybe I should find out more."
Much Love,
Jonn