Fr. Penna issued a stark challenge for a Lenten Fast: Stop using the “smart phone” for anything but your phone and texts! Of course, if you have to do work with it then do so … but resist the temptation to fall into “browsing.” Sounds draconian. Here is a great video that – in a short space – explains how problematic the addiction to phone is, what kind of communities are required to be free of it, and what suggestions for addressing this are useful. Have a listen (but not on your phone!)
