It does, however, imply that they identify as Catholic in religious, cultural, or even artistic terms. The one thing they all have in common is that at least part (ideally the majority) of their writing is imbued with a Catholic religious, cultural, or aesthetic perspective. There are many different types of writers within the Catholic community. Some write for publication, while others create sacred art, music, or other forms of media. Still others contribute to theological discussions or act as teachers/preachers. No matter what type of writer we might be, it is our duty to communicate the teachings of the Church to others by any means available to us. When you read literature that has a Catholic influence, you are reading something that has been written by a "Catholic writer". These authors share certain traits. They tend to believe that the Bible is the ultimate source of truth and provide biblical interpretations in their work. Many also emphasize the importance of prayer and meditation on the divine word. Finally, they tend to view reality through the lens of Catholicism with concepts such as sin, redemption, and salvation present in almost every story they tell. In addition to being readers, Catholics are people who engage with others in various ways such as through social interactions, political activism, or labor unions. Therefore, it makes sense that we would want to share the message of hope found in Jesus Christ with those around us through writing.