AP Video: Catholics Told to Silence Hi-tech Toys for Lent

Ironic that this pastoral message will be conveyed to you through ... youtube and a blog:



Interesting that the focus seems to be on text message abstaining. This is true:

Leaders said abandoning technology puts the focus on the physical rather than the virtual world. (AP)

Since I'm lazy, I'll just say this from memory (folks are welcome to fact-check me and clarify): One of the "fundamental human goods" of the new natural law theorists is that of "reality" over "virtual reality." Simply put, technology should be at the service of man in his bodily existence, in his relationship to God, with his fellow human beings, and also the world.

AmP, of course, keeps you better in touch with each. I hope it at least falls into the category of "good use"!