"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 →
We are not “Catholic Integralist”
(This was also posted at https://reflections.josephcardijn.com/) The intricate and often misunderstood relationship between "Catholic Integralism," Joseph Cardijn, Albert Nolan, and many others of the JOC movements, including Pope Leo XIII, who inspired the movement for all practical purposes, is a fascinating subject of study. While some of his teachings are cited in support of integralist... Continue Reading →
Christian messages and medium practices are starkly divided.
Christian messages and medium practices are starkly divided. Christian practices are starkly divided between those that are focused on imperialism and those that strive for liberation. As Marshall McLuhan famously stated, 'The medium is the message.' The medium significantly influences human perception and behavior, often overshadowing the specific information it carries. Surprisingly, the Church and politicians share more similarities than one... Continue Reading →
Something is profoundly wrong with the way we live today.
What used to be local or regional problems are now global and require a new way of global thinking. This thinking, deeply rooted in ethical considerations, cannot be prescribed or regulatory. This is where the See-Judge-Act method comes into play, empowering us to shape a better world and instilling hope for a brighter future. At... Continue Reading →
“It’s a strange, strange world we live in, Master Jack.”
What Joseph Cardijn saw in his time was all about jobs, workers’ lives, the dignity of work, and what it means to be a human being made in God's image and likeness. Today, we learn from those who came before us, and once again, the situation is about jobs. What it means to be made... Continue Reading →
Thinking about Marshall McLuhan
I have been re-reading some Marshall McLuhan (he was raised a Methodist and converted to Catholicism). He talks about how The Eucharist – which McLuhan believed was both symbol and substance, metaphor and material – offered a vessel for his media theories. “Analogy is not a concept,” he wrote. “It is community. It is resonance. It... Continue Reading →
See-Judge-Act: what is Techno-Theology?
I In this era of rapid technological advancement, we are witnessing a transformative shift in society and culture. Just as the Agricultural and Industrial revolutions reshaped the world, technology alters how we think about and practice religion. Look at Jesus's parables. We see the cause/effect of the agricultural revolution on the people of the 1st... Continue Reading →
Green Junction: recycling is part of our life! By Julie Peller, Ph.D.
Green JunctionRecycling is vital to the multifaceted strategy required for dealing with our used stuff - our garbage. Much of our stuff should be viewed as valuable resources instead of garbage. Recycling is a way to keep those resources in circulation and reduce waste. According to the latest data (2018) tracked by the US EPA,... Continue Reading →
What am I optimistic about? Think Joseph Cardijn
What am I optimistic about? As a technologist, historical theologian, and advocate of social justice and teachings in the spirit of Joseph Cardijn, I am now in my mid-70s and much more optimistic than in the past, strange as that may sound. First, people are inherently good and willing to learn if education is available... Continue Reading →
Innovate ~ Educate ~ Collaborate 
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