The thing about technology is that it continues to grow by leaps and bounds. It seems that almost every day there is a new application for technology, and keeping up with all of it is well, a bit of a challenge for most.
A few years ago, someone presented the Holy Father with his very own IPod and being a man of intrigue who is always open to new possibilities, he was soon to ask that a special emphasis be placed on using the internet and technology to announce the gospel to the world.
This week, I saw an article about an Italian priest who has developed a new app (that's an application) for the recently released IPad which will allow priests to celebrate Mass without having to lug around the sometimes bulky Roman Missals (the books that we use for the prayers proper to the Mass). Time and experience will show whether this app will also include the readings for Mass which are traditionally contined in the Lectionary. As Father Padrini himself admits, we will never get rid of the paper originals, but there are certain times and situations where technology can truly make a difference.
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