Catholic Social Teaching and Political Resistance: A Conversational Guide Why Christians Have Resisted Unjust Power Throughout history, Catholic social teaching has inspired people to stand up whenever governments or systems violate basic human dignity, harm the common good, or turn their backs on the poor. There’s actually a straightforward framework for this called See–Judge–Act that... Continue Reading →
Have you ever thought about Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)? By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Recycling and repurposing are methods for processing materials that keep valuable resources in use. These are mostly opposite to the standard linear system of goods, where materials are used and then discarded. To pivot to systems that keep resources in circulation, governments are turning to extended producer responsibility (EPR). It is an effective means to... Continue Reading →
Friendship House: A Conversation for Our Times
Friendship House: A Conversation for Our Times My Thoughts You know, as a historian, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about why we even bother studying history. I mean, we’ve got enough going on right now, right? But here’s the thing—history is really about patterns. It’s about learning from the good, the bad, and yeah,... Continue Reading →
“Pause Long Enough to See”
Thomas Merton and the See-Judge-Act Method If you're looking for a practical way to engage with the tough issues we face today, the See-Judge-Act method might be just what you need. It's a framework rooted in Catholic social teaching, but really, it's about learning to look at the world more carefully, think more deeply, and... Continue Reading →
Seeing the World Anew: Jesus’ Apocalyptic Message Through the Eyes of Thomas Merton and Joseph Cardijn
Okay, so picture this: You’re one of the thousands of people who’ve been following Jesus around Judea. You make the journey to Jerusalem during what turns out to be the last few weeks of his life. This is actually where we are right now—at the end of our liturgical year. The gospel stories you have... Continue Reading →
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