Lenten Theme: Catholic Social Wisdom – Foundations in a Digital Age This Lent, as adults, let us reflect and meaningfully engage with artificial intelligence and emerging technologies through the lens of Catholic social teaching, encyclicals, and contemporary Catholic thought. Using the See-Judge-Act method, together we will connect our lived experiences with Church wisdom, guided by... Continue Reading →
Breaking the Revenge Cycle: A Neuroscience Approach to Overcoming Racism & the Political Extremism
Breaking the Revenge Cycle: A Neuroscience Approach to Overcoming Racism & The Political Extremism Using the See-Judge-Act Method While Reading the Book "The Science of Revenge." Dr. James Kimmel, JD's groundbreaking work moves the conversation about justice and revenge beyond the purely moral or legal realms into the neurobiological realm. His research reveals something profound:... Continue Reading →
How to Identify and Support Hope-Driven Politicians: A Guide to Transformative Political Change Using the See-Judge-Act Method
We are entering the season of politics. The 2026 elections are most important in determining the future direction the United States will take under its current form of government. Early voting has started in Illinois, and their primary is on 17 March, St. Patrick's day, fitting for Chicago. In an age of cynicism and calculation,... Continue Reading →
How many garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans, rivers, and lakes every day?. …By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction According to the United Nations Environment Program, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans, rivers, and lakes every day. The surge and growth of the plastic industry have led to more plastic materials being released into the environment as long-lasting plastic garbage. The amount of... Continue Reading →
Strangers in the Global Village: Faith, Media, and Justice for Migrants and Refugees
How can we respond faithfully to immigration in an age of viral images, tribal politics, and 24/7 media? Four unlikely guides—Thomas Merton, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Marshall McLuhan, and Mortimer Adler—offer wisdom for seeing, judging, and acting with justice and mercy. The Ahmed Family’s Arrival Imagine a family—let’s call them the Ahmeds. They could be from any... Continue Reading →
Part Two: The Bridge Merton Built.
Part Two: The Bridge Merton Built: How to Actually Read Catholic Social Teaching Here's what Merton understood that most of us miss: Catholic Social Teaching isn't a textbook. It's a way of seeing. When he read those insightful encyclicals—the ones that make your eyes glaze over in theology/religion class—he wasn't looking for bullet points to... Continue Reading →
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