Tag: Cardijn

Bonhoeffer ~ Cardijn and the Paradox

There are interesting and often head-scratching comparisons between people in history. As a cultural historian, I always look to the situation in time when people say or write something that inspires me or motivates me to take action. We call this the "Sitz Im Leben." Joseph Cardijn and Dietrich Bonhoeffer are two of those people... Continue Reading →

Discipleship, Freedom, and Grace

This also was posted on the Cardijn Reflection site. Through our work in this world, we often find ourselves at the intersection of civic life and faith; we often encounter a Church and world grappling with deep divisions and profound questions about what it means to be disciples of Jesus Christ. This is similar to... Continue Reading →

It Is Just a Different Revolution

For those in the US, I don't know if you watched the Oprah special on "AI and the Future of Us" on Thursday evening, 9/12/24.  It was suitable for people who don't understand the concern about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Many in the US believe it will just go away someday, or they say, "It doesn't... Continue Reading →

There were disciples and there was a crowd.

Matthew 5:1 We read that Jesus went up on a mountainside and sat down.  At the beginning of Jesus' ministry, think about your beginnings in Catholic Social Teaching and ministry. Reflect on the beginnings of those you follow and admire, both historically and present today. What were and are those beginning days about? How did... Continue Reading →

Good Vibes, Good News, Good Future

In Joseph Cardinal Cardijn's life and work, those inspired by his mission and message understood that the followers of Jesus had "Good Vibes" about doing what was suitable for people.  His good vibes attracted good lives for many working people. Our work, guided by the message of Jesus as the "Good News," always employs the See-Judge-Act method. This... Continue Reading →

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