10 February,  SEE:  The oldies were discussing some of their TV habits and experiences.  “Youtube is a blessing and a curse for me.  I believe it can read my mind, which is scary, but then it kind of controls me byselecting all kinds of sites that it thinks I am interested in.  Why does it use travelogues about remote eastern countries and focus on most beautiful images of ancient temples and mosques as world heritage sites?   What is it showing me about these religions on top of lots of coverage of Pope Leo?   Sometimes I just want some quiet background music, but not much sport, as I’m not a great sporting fan.”  Others nodded wisely and smiled knowingly.  They all had the same kind of issues.  

JUDGE, reflect and share.  Scripture:  O Lord my God, listen to the cry and to the prayer which your servant prays before you this day that your eyes maybe open night and day towards this house, the place of which you have said, “My name shall be there.”1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30.  Pope Francis: When media and the digital world become omnipresent, their influence can stop people from learning how to live wisely, to think deeply and to love generously.   In this context the great sages of the past run the risk of going unheard amid the noise and distractions of an information overload. Media can become sources of new cultural progress for humanity and not a threat to our deepest riches. LS 47. Pope Leo: “New generations must be helped, not hindered, on their path to maturity and responsibility, especially when it comes to their relationship with new technologies and artificial intelligence. The ability to access vast amounts of data and information should not be confused with the ability to derive meaning and value from it, which requires a willingness to confront the mystery and core questions of our existence, even when these realities are often marginalized or ridiculed by the prevailing cultural and economic models.” AI Conference

ACT AND PRAY:  Evaluate your use of technology and share and pray about its benefits and problems.