In our world today, how do we understand faith as a paradoxical stance gained through uncertainty rather than certainty? Do we grasp the intricate and often ambiguous relationship between faith, doubt, belief, and resistance? This line of thinking is leading me toward a theopoetic understanding of theology that emphasizes the role of doubt and questioning in authentic... Continue Reading →
Theology: A Catalyst for World Change
When we ponder the essence of theology, we each bring our unique perspectives and personal encounters to the table. This individual connection is a profound aspect to consider. So let's take a look: Theology, on the one hand, is the systematic study of religious beliefs, concepts, and practices. At its core, theology examines questions about:... Continue Reading →
A model for change YOUR world for the Greater Good
Cardinal Joseph Cardijn is credited with developing the See-Judge-Act (SJA) method/model, a core principle in Catholic Social Teaching. Here's how they are connected: Cardijn's Innovation: Cardinal Cardijn, a Belgian priest who lived from 1882 to 1967, was a visionary who devised the See-Judge-Act method/model. His work was born at a time when the Industrial Revolution... Continue Reading →
Jesus Before Christianity: God, Empire & Easter: Lessons learned for today?
"Radical means reaching down to the roots. The freedom that Jesus experienced reached down to the very roots of his being. It was the freedom he challenged his followers to strive for and the freedom that challenges us today as we hover on the edge of chaos." -- Albert Nolan OP Lessons Learned: We are in the... 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 →
See-Judge-Act: Following the Call
The lesson learned from Louis J Putz CSC is to think about the method of See-Judge-Act as a methodology. Let the technique and experience of following the Call, living the Sermon on the Mount in our lives and society, enter into our movements, daily lives, and organizations that we create to help bring about the reign of... Continue Reading →
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