Last week, as I conferred with staff from the Los Angeles Archdiocese during a conference, the topic of apology arose; then, this past week, apology also arose in a discussion on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Facebook page.
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Taming the Wolf and the Art of Diplomacy
November 15, 2010 by |
This past week I was blessed with the opportunity to present concepts from Taming the Wolf during the Seventh Annual Spirit and Law Convention: The Art of Diplomacy for those in Ministry.
Seventh Annual Spirit and Law Convention
November 3, 2010 by |
Taming the Wolf will be presented during the five nights of the “Seventh Annual Spirit and Law Convention: The Art of Diplomacy for Those in Ministry.”
LA Mediators Presentation
November 3, 2010 by |
Taming the Wolf will be presented at a meeting of LA Mediators, a trade group, on Thursday, November 4th, at Loyola Law School.
Light the Fire
October 19, 2010 by |
Conflict resolution is not appeasement. I find myself repeating this phrase frequently, battling the stereotype that portrays mediators and peacemakers as appeasers who demand we capitulate to the whims of more aggressive or deceptive parties.
Clinging to Victim Status
October 18, 2010 by |
In Taming the Wolf I introduce and discuss common barriers to forgiveness. One barrier is our tendency to cling tenaciously to the role of victim, turning “victim” into an identity we accept and value.
Transitus of Francis
October 3, 2010 by |
As Francis approached the moment of his departure, when he would pass from this life into God, he asked for two passages of scripture to be read, Psalm 142 and John 12.
Charity Begins at Home
September 23, 2010 by |
Franciscan Action Network (FAN) has taken on a new political cause— the DREAM Act. FAN has been beating the drums, generating support for this new legislation that Senator Harry Reid is attempting to pass as an amendment to a Defense Authorization bill.
Passions on Fire
September 9, 2010 by |
The recent conflict over the appropriateness of the “near ground zero” site for Imam Rauf’s planned mosque and cultural center has raised passions to new levels as we approach the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. In anticipated recognition of that horrific day and in response to the controversy in Manhattan, Florida pastor Terry Jones announced he planned to burn Qurans in protest.
Interfaith Dialogue: How’s Your Posture?
Last week I happened upon a lively conversation between two fellow Christians in the locker room at the yoga studio I frequent. They were debating whether or not it was un-Christian to practice yoga. Neither accepted the premise advanced by R. Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, who created controversy with an essay in which he argues Christians should not practice yoga.