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~ potpourri of Web resources and
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Gleanings - Objects or ideas that have been
gathered or amassed over a period of time,
especially when they form a collection or comprehensive whole.
Microsoft® Encarta® Reference Library
2004.
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Following are discoveries I've gleaned during reference searches on
the Internet. Enjoy!
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these listing, except an occasional link exchange.
March 11, 2026:
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Environmentally Conscious Franciscans about the Use of AI: I asked
ChatGPT this question: How do I respond to Franciscans who are
environmentally conscious about the use of AI when they bring up
environmental concerns about high energy usage raising energy costs, and
about using up water systems? There were a few more environmental issues
I don’t remember. One was, how can I trust AI to give me an accurate
reply.
March 8, 2026:
March 4, 2026:
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Anthropic’s Break With the Pentagon Ignites AI Ethics Debate: Jonah
McKeown | National Catholic Register | March 3, 2026. “ANALYSIS: After
rejecting Pentagon demands tied to autonomous weapons and surveillance,
Anthropic’s stand has intensified debate over AI ethics — echoing recent
Vatican warnings.”
February 13, 2026:
February 1, 2026:
January 26, 2026:
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AI
and Necessary Discernment. Suellen Brewster | Catholic Exchange |
January 26, 2026. As Jesus’ disciples, we have ordinary tools of
Christian life. Let’s use them. Instead of being unwitting abettors of
confusion, let’s choose to be lighthouses in the fog.
January 23, 2026:
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What Can We Expect from Artificial Intelligence? Thomas B. Fowler |
Catholic Culture.
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“The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach to Mental Health and
Wellbeing”: A Pastoral Letter. Most Rev. Michael F. Burbidge,
January 2026.
“As a priest and bishop, I have observed with increasing pastoral
concern the emergence of a broad crisis concerning mental health
that is negatively impacting Americans, and especially young people,
in terms of their spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical
wellbeing. The intent of this pastoral letter is therefore to offer
encouragement and guidance, in light of the teachings of Christ and
the Gospel, to all who wish to confront and overcome the modern
world’s challenges to mental health and wellbeing. In this pastoral
letter, I offer my reflections on the proper place of counseling in
the Catholic life—when and in what manner we should make use of it
in our pursuit of that authentic happiness that is holiness.”
December
30, 2025:
December
5, 2025:
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St. Nicholas Center: Who is St. Nicholas? Who is Santa Claus? Are
they the same? To educate people of faith, and the wider public, about
the true St. Nicholas.
November 29, 2025:
November 19, 2025:
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Artificial Intelligence Is Not an All-powerful Deity,
University Expert Warns: Nicolás de Cárdenas | ACI
Prensa Staff, Nov 12, 2025. Ana Lazcano, director of the
University Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at
Francisco de Vitoria University in Spain, warned that AI is
not an all-powerful deity and it is necessary to “lay the foundations of
critical thinking” about the technology. … Lazcano explained … “It is a discipline that has arrived like a tsunami, an
interdisciplinary science that is sweeping us all away in
every area, and we need a unified approach; we need to build
strength together.”
November 7, 2025:
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Pope Leo XIV: Message to Participants in the Builders AI Forum,
Collegium Maximum of Rome, 6-7 November 2025. "I express gratitude to
the organizers and all who, through research, entrepreneurship and
pastoral vision, seek to ensure that emerging technologies remain
oriented toward the dignity of the human person and the common good."
October
28,
2025:
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“The School of Prayer: An Introduction to the Divine Office for All
Christians” by John Brook (The Liturgical Press, 1992). Click on the
little down arrow to the right of the Page 2 button on the top right for
the drop down menu that includes: 1. Learn to Pray | 2. Whole People of
God | 3. Morning and Evening Prayer from the Divine Office | 4. Night
Prayer | 5. The Proper Seasons and the Proper of Saints | 6. Prayer During
the Day and the Office of Readings | 7. Learning to Pray the Psalms | 8.
The Psalms: Prayer of Israel and Prayer of the Church | 9. Christ in the
Psalms | 10. The Gifts of the Divine Office.
October
25,
2025:
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“Spiritual Gluttony and the Sacrament of Confession”: The document
explores spiritual gluttony — the excessive craving for emotional or
sensory sweetness in spiritual life — and how it distorts one’s
participation in the Sacrament of Confession. Drawing mainly from St.
John of the Cross, Thomas Aquinas, John Cassian, and the Catechism of
the Catholic Church, it presents both the dangers and the remedies for
this subtle vice.
October
23,
2025:
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"Virtue of
Docility" Carolyn McKinney
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CramBetter: for
college physics, chemistry, and math classes. “Our goal is to make those
hard subjects easier to understand. Our study guides and practice exams
are concise and narrowly focused on the material students will be tested
on, and we explain every topic in simple terms stripped of overly academic
jargon.” CramBetter is a 24/7 service with a low price point of $40 per
month.
October
19,
2025:
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2025:
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5,
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September
29,
2025:
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Delish Recipes Headquarters: Best Breakfasts, Lunch Ideas, Dinners,
Appetizers, Party Time, Sweet Treats, for Special Diets, and more.
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Fall Dinner Recipes (Delish): Pumpkin Lasagna, Cider-Glazed Chicken
Thighs & More Fall Dinners You'll Love.
September 1,
2025:
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Intercessory Prayer Is a Universal Christian Duty
(MagiesteriumAI):
“The Catechism states that ‘the prayer of intercession consists in
asking on behalf of another. It knows no boundaries and extends to one's
enemies.’ This reflects Jesus' own command to love our neighbour — a
love that is not limited to those we know personally but embraces the
whole human family.”
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What Is Nihilistic Violence — Response
(via M365CoPilot): “‘Nihilistic
violence’ refers to acts of violence that are driven by a belief in the
meaninglessness of life, morality, or social structures. It’s often
associated with a rejection of all religious, moral, and societal
values, where the perpetrator sees no inherent purpose or value in
existence — and thus may feel justified in destroying it.
August 27,
2025:
August 23,
2025:
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Artificial Intelligence (AI): Information & Resources. Includes AI
News & Documents, Ethical & Moral Questions, Way to Ask AI Questions?,
Conversations with AI.
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How to Frame AI Questions Toward a Positive Response Rather than a
Negative One? “A bold, audacious approach to asking questions can
lead to breakthroughs. Now, let’s refine how you frame those bold
questions to increase the likelihood of a positive response. It’s less
about what you ask and more about how you ask it.”
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Develop the Skills to Properly Ask AI Clear, Concise Questions That
Apply to Business, AI, and Life in General. “Asking incisive
questions is a superpower, unlocking clarity, driving innovation, and
fostering deeper understanding across all aspects of life. It’s not just
about what you ask, but how you ask.”
August 20,
2025:
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Moral and Ethical Questions Using AI — MagisteriumAI: "The use of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) raises several moral and ethical questions
that need to be considered to ensure it serves humanity and the common
good. These considerations include human dignity, ethical guidelines,
and responsible innovation.
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M365 CoPilotAI Guidelines & Limitations: Historical & Religious
Figures – AI models, including me, have restrictions on generating
images of well-known historical or religious figures | Copyrighted
Material | Political Neutrality – I don’t provide personal
opinions on political candidates or compare them. | Data Privacy.
August 16,
2025:
August 15,
2025:
July 20,
2025:
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Dale Carnegie’s Golden Book: Includes Become a Friendlier Person,
Win People to Your Way of Thinking, Be a Leader, Principles from How to
Stop Worrying and Start Living, Basic Techniques in Analyzing Worry,
Break the Worry Habit Before It Breaks You, Cultivate a Mental Attitude
that Will Bring You Peace and Happiness, Perfect Way to Conquer Worry,
Don’t Worry about Criticism, Keep Your Energy and Spirits High.
June 25, 2025:
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Clarifying Forgiveness and Reconciliation: “In Catholic theology,
the concepts of forgiveness and reconciliation, while closely related,
possess distinct meanings and implications, particularly within the
context of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.”
May 20, 2025:
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April 29, 2025:
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The College of Cardinals Report: an international and independent
team of Catholic journalists and researchers who have come together to
assist members of the College of Cardinals by equipping them with
in-depth profiles of the cardinals who would be pope.
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"Conclaves": Another resource we offer is our "Conclaves"
section, where we provide a brief history of the cardinalate,
discuss how the conclave works, and look at the qualities needed to
be a pope.
April 16, 2025:
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March 14, 2025:
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"5 Keys to Cultivating Discernment Online," Daniel Esparza |
02/19/25 | Aleteia. "In a world saturated with digital noise,
cultivating discernment online is more important than ever. With
AI-generated content, misinformation, and social media algorithms
shaping what we see, how can we navigate the internet wisely?"
March 9, 2025:
March 1, 2025:
February 20, 2025:
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Online Catholic Reference Resources (CatholicCulture). Includes
encyclicals and other Church documents, papal audiences, writings of the
Church Fathers, works of contemporary Catholic scholarship; summaries of
key Catholic teachings; Fr. John Hardon’s Modern Catholic Dictionary,
Catechism of the Catholic Church; complete set of documents from
the Fathers of the Church.
- Bill Petro: historian, technologist, writer/podcaster. Writes about
History, Popular Culture, Tech Trends, and Travel. He has expertise in
Information Storage, Cloud Computing, Automation, Data Center, and
Social Media technologies. Check out Bill's
Table of Contents &
Archive.
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Aesop's Fables in English, Latin & Greek
February 19, 2025:
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January 27, 2025:
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Vocation of the Laity web resources: "The laity must take up the
renewal of the temporal order as their own special obligation. Led by
the light of the Gospel and the mind of the Church and motivated by
Christian charity, they must act directly and in a definite way in the
temporal sphere" "Decree on the Apostolate of the
Laity", Apostolicam Actuositatem, November 18, 1965".
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Virtues and Virtuous Living web resources: "to inspire and coach you
in the daily practice of virtues so that you can achieve your personal
best and, consequently, lead a more extraordinary life."
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