Catholics on the Internet, 2000-2001 [Paperback]

Brother John Raymond (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 3, 2000 | Series: Catholics on the Internet

For the worldwide community of Catholics, the Internet offers a wealth of resources and opportunities. In this newly revised and updated guide, Brother John Raymond, "The Cyber Monk," shows you how to:

• Access more than 10,000 Catholic sites in 280 categories
• Engage in lively discussions in Catholic chat rooms
• Check out Catholic schools, colleges, and universities
• Bring Catholic resources into your home—and keep indecent Internet materials out
• Visit the Vatican's own homepage
• Discover new changes in technology, including free multimedia features to enhance your Web site
• Explore religious and lay communities worldwide—Franciscans, Dominicans, and others


"Provides an excellent introduction and guide to the Internet in general, and to the Catholic Internet in particular. We highly recommend this book." —Peter J. Wagner, founder of RCNet


"Technology really can be used for God's glory and brother John shows us how." —Michael Cox, reporter for The Catholic Free Press


"One could argue that if Saint Paul were on this earth today, he would be using the Internet. . . . Brother John has done us all a favor." —Rev. Peter M. J. Stravinskas, editor of The Catholic Answer


"In easily understood language, the book offers some highly useful information about what the Internet is, how it's organized and what's on it for Catholics." —Loretta G. Seyer, editor of Catholic Faith and Family


"You will go back to this book time and time again." —Owen Phelps, Catholic Connect!



Also includes Spanish language Web sites

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Until Brother John Raymond compiled this book, there was very little in the way of keeping track of Web sites for and about Roman Catholics and Catholicism. Raymond went beyond mere compilation, tracking down resources and investigating, screening, and sorting them. The thousands of sites that made it into Catholics on the Internet--everything from the Vatican's Web site to a variety of Catholic chat areas--are in accordance with the actual teachings of the Church.

Brother Raymond writes in a friendly and inviting voice. Assuming that the reader doesn't have a lot of experience on the Net, he begins with a short, comforting description and then shows newcomers how to get online and into some of the most user-friendly Catholic gathering spots.

While most of the book deals with Catholic resources on the World Wide Web, Brother Raymond doesn't overlook the rich content elsewhere. For example, chapter 2 is devoted to the wide variety of Catholic mailing lists available and chapter 4, for those on a tight budget, begins with a section entitled "How to Do Everything by E-Mail." Other types of resources listed throughout the book include Web sites of dioceses, parishes, and churches around the world; Catholic organizations; sites devoted to doctrine, history, and biblical research; Catholic schools, colleges, ministries, and communities; and Catholic culture, media, history, and writings. Brother Raymond includes information sources for children as well as adults. This is a resource that any Catholic, or anyone interested in Catholicism, will find valuable. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

Brother John, a "cyber monk" who studied electronical engineering and holds an M.A. in theology, cofounded the Monks of Adoration, a contemplative order. In this reference to Catholic sites, one notices in his comments both an appreciation for the technical and concern for the practical. In Part 1, he offers Internet information for the newbie?what is the Internet, what are mailing lists and homepages, and how to get connected, along with beginning technical concerns. Part 2 is the heart of the book?listings of homepages and directories as well as a long introduction describing many sites on the Internet pertaining to all varieties of Catholicism. This catalog of over 2000 sites and endless files in links give the reader/seeker a resource guide to use again and again. Brother John's short comments on each site let one know what to expect before visiting. A large section of the catalog consists of bookmarks arranged A to Z with a comprehensive description. Clearly, this is an Internet guide on par with any on the market; recommended for most libraries.?Leroy Hommerding, Citrus Lib. Sys. Inverness, Fla.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles (February 3, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761515674
• ISBN-13: 978-0761515678
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,796,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Catholics on the Internet, 2000-2001 (Paperback)

Obviously this is not a book that you would sit down and read from one end to the other. What is wonderful about this book becomes clear if you have ever used a search engin looking for information on the Roman Catholic Church. Brother John Raymond uses little icons on the far edge of the page so you can quickly flip through and find a site to explore. I am getting my Masters in Theology and the he has an icon for theology. He also has icons for websites for books, Catholic culture and Liturgy and Prayer to name a few. This is a great book for anyone who surfs the web and is interested in Roman Catholicism.