CatholiCon Expo– after!

It was a really wonderful, information filled conference. Fr. Z is a fantastic speaker who got us thinking and made us laugh, the break-out sessions had really good speakers who shared a lot of great information, the banquet had totally fantastic food, and the hotel was lovely, the facilities spacious. I would definitely go to another conference like this one. What did I get out of it personally? Besides the two t-shirts?  I am challenged to let go of the comfort zone and put out into the deep. I am terrified. What will come of it has yet to be. … Continue reading

CatholiCon Expo– arrival!

CatholiCon Expo 2011 FRIDAY August 26, 2011 2:30 PM  Arrived in good order. Room is lovely, sadly there is a charge for the internet which irks me but I paid it because I need it!  It is frustrating to be at a conference for bloggers and others in media and be lacking free wifi. On the other hand, this is a VERY pretty hotel and the salad I ordered of heirloom tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette, sprigs of mint and goat cheese.  It is very very GOOD. I am eating my lunch late and looking forward to running downstairs to sign in!  … Continue reading

CathiliCon Expo 2011

CatholiCon Expo 2011 will be in Houston next weekend.  It is a conference about the new media efforts that the Pope has been encouraging Catholic laypersons to embrace and use for good. I’m attending because, however inexperienced, I am a blogger and trying to write things worth reading.  I will be attending break-out sessions which are listed on the web site here.  Clarecamp is an opportunity to learn about effective use of the internet so that perhaps my blog might become something special. I am thrilled that there will be Mass in the Extraordinary Form and breaks for daily prayer. … Continue reading