Lucy and the Incarnation http://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/australopithecus-afarensis-lucy-species The universe has existed for around 15 billion years, Earth for roughly 5 billion years, and humans as we know them for 300,000 years. However, our evolutionary ancestors have existed for approximately 3 to 5 million years. Do we understand where God was in the mix all those years?... Continue Reading →
Nice to meet you. I am Prudence. Have we ever met?
The See-Judge-Act method or Observe-Discern-Act method, as many have called it, is used for theological reflection and social action. The key is ACT. It involves seeing reality, judging/discerning/reflecting, and finding ways to act. The See-Judge-Act method has a rich historical lineage. It was employed by early Greek Philosophers and is exemplified in the Sermon on the Mount. The early followers of Jesus, particularly as a teaching tool and... Continue Reading →
Theology: A Catalyst for World Change
When we ponder the essence of theology, we each bring our unique perspectives and personal encounters to the table. This individual connection is a profound aspect to consider. So let's take a look: Theology, on the one hand, is the systematic study of religious beliefs, concepts, and practices. At its core, theology examines questions about:... Continue Reading →
Do we have a Catechetical Problem?
"Economic Justice for All" is a landmark pastoral letter issued by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in 1986. It addresses the moral dimensions and human consequences of American economic life, focusing on issues such as poverty, unemployment, housing, and the financial relationship between the United States and developing nations. The pastoral letter "Economic... 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 →
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