"There are no passengers on spaceship earth. We are all crew." ~ Marshall McLuhan In 1965, Louis Monden, S.J., published “Sin, Liberty, and Law.” The book discusses various themes, including the meaning of freedom and determinism, the contrast between legal ethics and situational ethics, and the mystique of evil in society. It is a... Continue Reading →
The world of Jesus’ parables is the Galilean village.
Sunday's gospel, Luke 15:1-3, 11-32, is all about the kingdom and "You are Church!" A mantra of Louis Putz CSC and Joseph Cardijn. "I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter what has been hidden since the foundation of the world." (Matthew 13:35) Think of history, the life work of all the followers of Cardijn and the... Continue Reading →
There is only one earth that provides for all of our needs ~ By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction Years ago, I met a scientist from a European country who described the loss of protected public areas in his country – a sign that the government did not respect or value nature. At that time, my thoughts translated to feelings of gratitude that the United States had established agencies, policies, and... Continue Reading →
Religion Matters: Do you really know your Religion?
Throughout my career, I have navigated the gap between teaching Religion and working in technology, concentrating on technology strategy discussions. Most of my teaching has focused on comparative religions, which I have taught at the high school, college, and adult continuing education levels. I've witnessed the transformative power of studying comparative Religion through my teaching.... Continue Reading →
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 →
Leo XIII and Catholic Black History
In the US, February is recognized as Black History Month. For us Catholics, it is essential to understand better the history of Black Catholics, the Church's role in maintaining segregation, and the prophets in history who have helped us as Catholics recognize that we are all God's people. Leo XIII's encyclical, Rerum Novarum, would... Continue Reading →
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