The Question That Changes Everything Let me start with a question central to my argument: What if the holiest place God wants to meet you isn’t in a church, but at your kitchen table, your desk, or the break room at work? We tend to think that getting serious about God means retreating from ordinary... Continue Reading →
Beyond Safe Religion: When Two Prophets Challenge Our Comfortable Faith
Introduction What if the Christianity we've inherited is more about preserving our own comfort than truly practicing the courageous, demanding discipleship found at the core of authentic faith? That unsettling question is at the heart of this message, as it is raised through the lives of two unlikely prophets. One was a German pastor... Continue Reading →
From Comfortable Christianity to Radical Solidarity: Addressing the Crisis of Our Time: When the World Hurts: A Catholic Blueprint for Courage and Change
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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