There’s something almost eerie about reading Quadragesimo Anno today. Pope Pius XI wrote it in 1931, in the middle of the Great Depression, watching fascism and communism rise across Europe like twin thunderheads. He was responding to a world coming apart at the seams — mass unemployment, obscene concentrations of wealth, and an ideological tug-of-war... Continue Reading →
The fair management of resources also requires respect and honor for nature and one another. By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction The Yangtze in China is known as the country’s “Mother River.” It is the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, behind only the Nile and the Amazon. Over the past several decades, China’s rapid economic growth, which made it the second-largest economy in the world, was accompanied by... Continue Reading →
Lenten Theme: Catholic Social Wisdom – Foundations in a Digital Age
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 →
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