I fear too many cherished cultural norms have been gutted: honesty, transparency, and integrity have been replaced by coarser values.
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Civility and Deception
February 7, 2011 by |
Deception is the most significant barrier to civil discourse.
A Saint’s Advice
February 3, 2011 by |
St. Antony counsels us to meditate continually on the Apostle Paul’s words, “Let not the sun go down upon your wrath” (Eph. 4:26).
Arizona Tragedy: Need for Discernment
January 14, 2011 by |
Reactions to the tragedy that took place in Tucson, Arizona, this past week illustrate critical errors that must be corrected if we hope to prevent future tragedy.
The Spiritual Conversation
December 3, 2010 by |
In Taming the Wolf mediation begins when the mediator asks “what happened?” It begins when parties “tell their story.”
Men's Club Presentation
December 2, 2010 by |
In this presentation, special attention will be given to understanding the dynamics of the “hidden influence,” the destructive third party who covertly creates conflict between two other parties.
Franciscan Disrespects Glenn Beck
December 1, 2010 by |
Prominent Franciscan, Fr. Richard Rohr, recently wrote in his Daily Meditation the following…
Mental Shortcuts Can Land You in the Ditch
November 30, 2010 by |
During mediation parties brainstorm creative solutions and negotiate a settlement outcome. They collaborate and create the “script” they will follow in the future. Faulty decision making can sabotage the process.
Softening Hearts
November 27, 2010 by |
I lost my composure. During Thanksgiving Mass. This is what happened…
Detoxification
In the latest edition of St. Anthony Messenger, the magazine’s editor, Pat McCloskey OFM, calls for “Detoxifying our Political Disagreements.” This is a worthy sentiment.