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The CCCB Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace has released its Pastoral Letter on the use of social media titled: “Let Your Speech Always Be Gracious.”
The release was timed with the liturgical memorial of Saint Francis de Sales, who was known for his graciousness in speech and who is invoked as a patron saint of writers and publishers.
The Pastoral Letter considers the benefits and dangers of social media from the perspective of Catholic Social Teaching.
As part of a moral reflection, it suggests a seven-point path, seven commitments to be guided by for a more ethical use of social media:
- check for accuracy
- seek greater perspective
- value human dignity
- bring curiosity into the conversation
- distinguish between intention and impact
- privilege “in real life” encounters
- tend to our time spent online
The document can be downloaded from the CCCB website:
In English: https://www.cccb.ca/announcement/bishops-release-a-pastoral-letter-on-the-use-of-social-media
The Pastoral Letter concludes with Discussion Questions to stimulate deeper reflection individually or in group settings.
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La Lettera pastorale prende in considerazione i benefici e i pericoli dei social media dal punto di vista della Dottrina sociale cattolica.
Nell'ambito di una riflessione morale, suggerisce un percorso in sette punti, sette impegni da cui farsi guidare per un uso più etico dei social media:
- verificare l'accuratezza
- cercare una maggiore prospettiva
- valorizzare la dignità umana
- portare la curiosità nella conversazione
- distinguere tra intenzione e impatto
- privilegiare gli incontri "nella vita reale
- tenere conto del nostro tempo trascorso online
Il documento può essere scaricato dal sito web della CCCB:
In Inglese: https://www.cccb.ca/announcement/bishops-release-a-pastoral-letter-on-the-use-of-social-media
In Francese: https://www.cecc.ca/annonce/les-eveques-publient-une-lettre-pastorale-sur-lutilisation-des-medias-sociaux
La Lettera pastorale si conclude con delle Domande di discussione per stimolare una riflessione più approfondita a livello individuale o di gruppo.