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 →
If we genuinely believe that “we are made in the image and likeness of God.” What are we doing about it?
When we understand the meaning of the Universal Christ, are we thinking of Christ in terms of 15 billion years or only of Jesus? The Universal Christ is a concept that transcends time and space, encompassing all of creation. One way we experience the Universal Christ is by understanding the various world religions. This was... Continue Reading →
Do you ever think of Lithium? By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction Lithium is one of nature’s smallest elements and the 33rd most abundant element in the Earth’s crust. In 1970, the United States joined other countries in approving lithium compounds (mostly as lithium carbonate) in the treatment of depression and bipolar disorder. Lithium is now a necessary part of our advanced technology world. Lithium... Continue Reading →
Christian Nationalism is Idolatry: A Catholic Perspective
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 →
The more that plastic is part of our everyday lives, the more it invades our bodies. By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction My colleague and I recently took part in an international conference in Switzerland on micro- and nanoplastics in water, where we shared our latest research. There were several presenters from around the world who study these tiny plastic particle pollutants in water media, which includes the human body and other living systems. Water... Continue Reading →
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