By : Felix M. Podimattam

Being in Europe I was struck by a general lack of interest among Catholics in the Church. With many other pre-occupations, church going or frequenting the sacraments had become almost secondary for many people on Sundays. I asked myself is the way the Church presents herself has something to do with this? Secondly, over the years I have felt that among many Catholics, communications meant media and technology and all the negative elements that come with these. And finally, being in communications I have often felt, if communications is clearly understood and practised, it can help build communities of faith, it can contribute to renewing the Church.

This book is an attempt to look into these issues and suggest ways how communications can help renew the Church. Written lucidly, without too profound theological or abstract philosophical concepts, the book is a reflection on the Catholic Church's involvement in communication and media and suggests a new ecclesiology that is more participative, communitarian and empowering the communities.