Is it time for a contemplative revolution to change the world? Joseph Leo Cardijn: The Worker's Champion Imagine a young Belgian priest in the early 1900s, walking through the rough industrial neighborhoods where his childhood friends worked in mines and factories, taking on dangerous jobs. This was Joseph Leo Cardijn, born on a chilly November... Continue Reading →
Are you feeling a deeper connection to religion as technology continues to evolve?
Are you feeling a deeper connection to religion as technology continues to evolve? Emerging technology and religion have a profound relationship that is significantly changing our spiritual experiences. Technology is no longer merely a practical tool; it is transforming the way we practice and understand our faith, making it more accessible and potentially applicable... Continue Reading →
Contemplation stimulates action through the See/Observe, Judge/Discern, and ACT methods.
Contemplation stimulates action through the See/Observe, Judge/Discern, and ACT methods. Observing and discerning are intrinsic to contemplation. It serves as a powerful catalyst for meaningful action by deepening self-understanding, clarifying values, and connecting individuals to a sense of purpose and compassion. The relationship between contemplation and action is not one-sided but dynamic and reciprocal, with... Continue Reading →
“When looms weave by themselves, man’s slavery will end.”
"When looms weave by themselves, man's slavery will end." ~ Aristotle, 4th century BCE Are we approaching this reality sooner than we think? The question is, who will decide the fate of humans? When humans stop "weaving looms" of the modern era, what will happen? When “robots” and “AI” become the new slaves, what will humans do? Who... Continue Reading →
Merton, Cardijn, Spirituality/World Religions
First, let's delve into the transformative power of Joseph Cardijn's spirituality, which he deeply integrated into his vision for social and labor reform. His approach to spirituality was not confined to traditional religious practices; instead, it was a catalyst for change in the lives of ordinary people, particularly workers. It aimed to infuse their daily... Continue Reading →
FUNDAMENTAL MERTON/CARDIJN OPTION #3
The concept of the fundamental option in ethics as a way of life is a profoundly significant theory. It emphasizes the basic orientation of an individual's moral life as a continuous and overarching commitment rather than a series of isolated actions—think of the whole versus the parts. Rooted in Christian theology, it seeks to explain how humans make profound... Continue Reading →
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