Text Messages from Pope Benedict to WYD pilgrims

So Cool.

The first one:

"Young friend, God & his people expect much from u, because u have within u the Father's supreme gift: the Spirit of Jesus - BXVI"

The second:

"The Holy Spirit gave the Apostles & gives u the power boldly 2 proclaim that Christ is risen! - BXVI"

And while we're on the topic of "iReporting," a confirmed picture of Pope2008 blogger Tim Drake!

Bible applications part of iPhone 3G's software offerings

The Christian Post has a story talking about the latest Apple gadget, and mentions some cool Bible software that can be downloaded for it:

In addition to the games, social networking apps, and sports programs, a surprising number of Bible software were also made available for the App Store’s launch.

“While other faiths seem left in the dark, Christian software design firms showed up in large numbers to repackage what is pretty much the same thing, the Bible,” commented Mark Wilson, the weekend editor for Gizmodo Australia, an online technology blog.

In his report, Wilson highlighted six different Bible software including Bible Xpress, Bible Verse, BibleScope, Holy Sword, Universalis, and Bibles2GO.

“At the moment, no other religious texts appear to be represented on iTunes,” Wilson commented. “That is, if you don't count the ‘Attaining Zen’ rock garden app.”

Okay, so that's what the Protestants are up to. What applications would Catholics be interested in besides the apps mentioned above? Are they easily accessible? Please contribute your tips!

Of course, I don't want to see folks get carried away either....

Pope Benedict talks Humanae Vitae on its 40th anniversary

And he discusses its prophetic teaching within a new, broader framework prompted by the developments of technology, and how they are to be related to true human fulfillment. CWNews and CNA provide coverage.

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