How can we respond faithfully to immigration in an age of viral images, tribal politics, and 24/7 media? Four unlikely guides—Thomas Merton, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Marshall McLuhan, and Mortimer Adler—offer wisdom for seeing, judging, and acting with justice and mercy. The Ahmed Family’s Arrival Imagine a family—let’s call them the Ahmeds. They could be from any... Continue Reading →
Understanding Immigration Through the Eyes of Thomas Merton and Joseph Cardijn
Understanding Immigration Through the Eyes of Thomas Merton and Joseph Cardijn I am writng this as a “Conversational Talk” for Adults Using the See–Judge–Act Method, that you can use in your own work and missional activity. Let’s begin with a simple prayer of openness: Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is fear... Continue Reading →