Catholic Social Teaching and Political Resistance: A Conversational Guide Why Christians Have Resisted Unjust Power Throughout history, Catholic social teaching has inspired people to stand up whenever governments or systems violate basic human dignity, harm the common good, or turn their backs on the poor. There’s actually a straightforward framework for this called See–Judge–Act that... Continue Reading →
Finding Our Way: Faith and Action in the Digital Age
Finding Our Way: Faith and Action in the Digital Age It’s Monday in the US. We have snow in the Midwest. Our first significant snowfall of the year. I want to talk with you today about two remarkable men of faith who never met, but whose wisdom speaks directly to the questions many of us... Continue Reading →
The Merton Prayer and Christian Nationalism.
(I posted this on the ITMS Facebook page this morning, but I wanted to expand on it a bit for others.) The opening line of the Merton Prayer is a humble admission of uncertainty: "My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot... 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 →
An Inquiry: Emerging Technologies and Their Role in the Surge of Christian Nationalism
An Inquiry: Emerging Technologies and Their Role in the Surge of Christian Nationalism With Insights and Warnings from Thomas Merton, Marshall McLuhan and Jacques Ellul Dominican University Palmer Hall March 22, 2025 Father of Media Studies Marshall McLuhan, philosopher of technology Jacques Ellul, and Trappist monk and theologian Thomas Merton wrote presciently about the benefits and... Continue Reading →
Is it time for Wonder and Awe?
In our highly politicalized world, we often lose sight of the 'common good '—the greater good of humans around us in everyday life. This concept, deeply rooted in spirituality and community service, calls us to consider the well-being of all, not just our own, and to act in ways that promote justice, equality, and compassion.... Continue Reading →
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