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.
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.
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