We do not hear much about nitrogen pollution, but it poses a serious global problem. While nitrogen is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere and extremely stable, human activities have converted nitrogen to reactive forms. The natural conversions of nitrogen occur by biological nitrogen fixation, biomass burning and lightning. Over 100 years ago, an... Continue Reading →
You are the Church
"Economic justice and equality are, in principle, akin to political justice and equality. To understand this is to understand how economic and political democracy involves parallel institutions." ~ Mortimer J. Adler "This is our destiny, to do the best and the greatest that is now to be done." ~Isaac Hecker And with these two thoughts/quotes in... Continue Reading →
So where is the beef? BY Julie Peller Ph.D.
Plant-based burgers are becoming more popular, as more restaurants and fast food venues are offering non-meat “burger” options on their menus. According to Business Insider, the plant-based meat options (Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods) are expected to balloon into a 140 billion dollar industry. This food feat took scientists years to attain a recipe for a... Continue Reading →
The Difference it makes
I would like to share with you some thoughts about the world of technology that for many of us we enjoy, seem to not be able to imagine living without it even when it is at times frustrating. What is the difference it all makes? As we enter the autonomous revolution, understanding philosophy, which I... Continue Reading →
“The way we treat the environment signifies our will to please God”. by Julie Peller Ph.D.
In Psalm 40, the prayer is “Here I am, Oh God, I come to do your will.” When we look around and see garbage in every parking lot, farm field and roadside, are we doing the will of the Creator? When we purchase lots of unnecessary stuff, disposable and highly packaged goods, all which require... Continue Reading →
“Be ready because the light will surely come”
Cassidy Hall post this insight into the heart and mind of Fr. Charles Cummings, OCSO "The monastic night watch is good practice in the art of waiting, as we patiently look for the coming of dawn. Monks and nuns wait in the dark, longing for the light of dawn but unable to hasten its... Continue Reading →
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