From Comfortable Christianity to Radical Solidarity: Addressing the Crises of Our Time: When the World Hurts: A Catholic Blueprint for Courage and Change The Cardijn method of See-Judge-Act, with insights from Mortimer Adler and Thomas Merton, grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, offers a distinct lens through which to address humanity’s most pressing and interconnected challenges—including... Continue Reading →
FUNDAMENTAL MERTON/CARDIJN OPTION #2
FUNDAMENTAL MERTON/CARDIJN OPTION #2 Yesterday, we observed the final Sunday of Lent, a significant milestone in the season as we now shift our focus to the impending Holy Week. This is a time to immerse ourselves in the profound narratives Jesus shared, including the parables and the Sermon on the Mount, and to grasp the... Continue Reading →
Where do I find some “Kingdom Ethics?”
The Sermon on the Mount, which echoes throughout the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, Paul's letters, and the rest of the New Testament, was universally understood as the charter document for "followers of Jesus and the movement." In the church's first three centuries, the Sermon on the Mount was the guiding light for how communities... 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 →
Technology needs Energy~Where is the Hermeneutics?
Hermeneutics is the theory and methodology of interpretation, especially where we often find it in understanding biblical texts, wisdom literature such as the "Great Books," and theological and philosophical texts. It's essentially the art and science of understanding and communicating meaning. Remember, "meaning" expresses reality, and "meaning" comes to us through metaphors, myths, literature, and... 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 →
Innovate ~ Educate ~ Collaborate 
You must be logged in to post a comment.