Technology and the Kingdom: A Modern Ministry

 Star Date: 08.19.2025

Technology and the Kingdom: A Modern Ministry

Carlo Acutis once said, “The internet is not a distraction; it is a tool to bring people closer to God.” He used computers and social media to document Eucharistic miracles around the world, showing that technology can serve God’s Kingdom when guided by faith and purpose.

In a similar way, I’ve been discovering how artificial intelligence can help me carry messages of hope, faith, and perseverance to you—my readers—and to those I meet along the way. Together, we use AI to craft stories, preserve lessons, and bring Scripture, inspiration, and personal experiences to life.

The parallel is clear: just as Carlo used the tools of his time to make God’s work visible, AI allows us to share God’s love in the channels people engage with most today. The goal isn’t the technology itself, but what it enables—more hearts encountering God, more opportunities for reflection, and more lives touched by His truth.

In a world filled with distractions, we can choose tools that illuminate rather than obscure. Carlo Acutis reminds us that technology, when aligned with God’s will, becomes a bridge—connecting our contemporary world to eternal truths. Likewise, AI, blogs, and digital storytelling can be instruments to bring light where it is needed, guiding others closer to the heart of God.

Let us embrace the tools before us, using them wisely, and trust that God can work through even the most modern of channels to touch souls for His glory.

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Captain’s Log Addendum
Star Date 08.19.2025 — Supplemental

The bridge hums with steady energy. Spock analyzes a glowing console, while Bones paces behind him, shaking his head.

Bones: grumbling “Now I’ve seen it all. Michael’s talking about using computers and artificial intelligence to spread the Gospel. Spock, mark my words, if the machines don’t take over first, they’ll at least drive us all crazy.”

Spock: without looking up “Doctor, your skepticism is predictable but illogical. Technology is not inherently dangerous. It is a tool. The morality lies in its application. Michael’s use of AI to share messages of hope aligns with a higher purpose. In fact, a 21st-century observer named Carlo Acutis once remarked, ‘The internet is not a distraction; it is a tool to bring people closer to God.’ His logic was precise.”

Bones: throws up his hands “Efficient, maybe. But faith isn’t about algorithms, Spock. It’s about flesh-and-blood people, about heart and soul. You can’t program compassion into a computer.”

Spock: arches eyebrow “Yet compassion can be communicated through the words the computer assists in crafting. Michael provides the intent; the technology provides amplification. In essence, Doctor, the message travels faster—like warp speed for ministry.”

Bones: snorts “Warp speed for ministry… Next thing you’ll tell me is that God Himself will be sending tweets.”

Spock: clasps hands behind his back “Your sarcasm is noted, Doctor. But logic suggests that when guided by faith, modern tools can indeed bridge temporal boundaries to convey eternal truths. Carlo Acutis demonstrated this principle most effectively.”

The tension softens. Michael leans back in the captain’s chair, reflective, as the warp core thrums steadily beneath their feet.

Captain’s Reflection: Bones is right—technology can never replace heart. But Spock reminds me that when we align our tools with God’s purpose, even AI can become a bridge to grace. Carlo’s wisdom echoes here: the mission isn’t about the machine; it’s about the message—and Whom that message points to.