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 →
Why We Must Study the History of Technology
Why We Must Study the History of Technology: To understand our humanity, critically assess our world, and act wisely, we must study the history of technology. This journey allows us to see our reflection as a species, judge the profound impact of our creations, and act with intention in shaping the future. See:... Continue Reading →
When Machines Read Scripture: What Every Biblical Student Needs to Know About AI
Artificial intelligence is already reading the Dead Sea Scrolls faster than we can, translating ancient manuscripts we thought were lost, and helping seminary students write their papers. Whether or not you understand the technology, it's reshaping our field. Here's what’s actually happening—and why it matters for faithful biblical scholarship. A Question Worth Asking Have academic... Continue Reading →
THE HEART OF THE MACHINE: Will AI Amplify Our Best—or Our Worst?
THE HEART OF THE MACHINE: Will AI Amplify Our Best—or Our Worst? I have been reading two books that knocked my socks off. But here’s the thing—we’re not going to start by talking about ChatGPT, self-driving cars, or whether robots will take our jobs. Instead, we’re going to start where it actually matters: with us.... Continue Reading →
From Factory Floors to Artificial Intelligence: Leading with Catholic Social Wisdom of Joseph Cardijn
First, I wrote this with “baby boomers” in mind. I want to honor the extraordinary journey we’ve all witnessed. We’ve seen the world transform from typewriters to tablets, from rotary phones to smartphones, from factory assembly lines to robots that can write poetry. But here’s what hasn’t changed: the fundamental questions about human dignity, work, community, and... Continue Reading →
Is AI Replacing Your Guardian Angel?
Hear the voice, read Merton's words, and we will understand Thomas Merton's critique of our rapidly evolving technological world, particularly Artificial Intelligence, is not just a historical reflection for us but something we must ponder and take seriously. Even though Merton wrote in the mid-century, his profound critique of technological civilization is as relevant and... Continue Reading →
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