The rise of Christian nationalism in America presents one of the most urgent spiritual crises facing the Catholic Church today. Yet many Catholics—including some bishops and priests—have embraced this ideology without recognizing its fundamental incompatibility with the Gospel message. The Temptation of Power When Satan offered Jesus "all the kingdoms of the world" in exchange for worship,... Continue Reading →
“we are transferring plastics to the unborn generation.” By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction A new article in the journal Lancet states, “plastics are a grave, growing and under-recognized danger to human and planetary health.” The recent press release from the organization Healthcare without Harm expresses “plastics release climate-warming emissions, contain toxic chemicals, and break down into microplastics that are linked to hormone disruption, cancer, infertility, and other... Continue Reading →
Collaboration in the Public for the Public ~ Part II of Are you part of the Praxis Wing?
Looking for ways to get started? I recommend forming Study Groups, Book Clubs, and Discussion Groups. Start small; remember, the early followers of Jesus were small groups that gathered for meals, study, and discussion of Jesus' words. The followers then figured out action plans together. Today, all of this can be done live, on Zoom,... Continue Reading →
Are You Part of the Praxis Wing?
Praxis is all about action. When we look at the method called See-Judge-Act, we may have many members of the JOC movements who specialize in See/Observe and/or Judging/Discerning. But, there is a wing of the JOC movements that I will call the "Praxis Wing," those who are on the ground making things happen, organizing, and leading boots on the ground to bring about... Continue Reading →
Your Environment(your health) is at Risk! By Julie Peller PhD.
Green Junction In 2007, the US Supreme Court ruled that the Clean Air Act required the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address greenhouse-gas emissions, since they constitute a grave threat to the public. Richard J. Lazarus, a Harvard Law School professor, called it “the most important environmental law case ever decided by the Court.”... Continue Reading →
Joseph Cardijn gave us “three truths.” How about a parable?
Joseph Cardijn gave us "three truths." The parable is at the end. Three fundamental truths dominate and illuminate the problem of our struggles here on Earth and what we are trying to learn to bring about the kingdom of God. For Cardijn, the three truths inspire, explain, and guide us toward the solution using the... Continue Reading →
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