Let us no longer sit in the mud, the blood, the fear. Let us sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent Night of Contemplative Awe
December 23, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
We await fulfillment of a promise that stands outside time, a promise we mark on the calendar for our observance but which exists at all times. On the calendar we simply mark the day and time when we plan to open ourselves to the divine love that patiently awaits our arrival on bended knee.
Easy Answers?
December 14, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
A recent blog post by Heather King, reprinted on Father Robert Barron’s Word on Fire blog, raises key questions we face during conflict. She focuses on the tension between our desire for spiritual fulfillment and the challenging pilgrimage our faith entails.
The Wolf and Canon Law
October 21, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
In mediation the spirit of the law does not remain an abstract philosophical factor but rather is brought to life by the workings of the Holy Spirit.
Face of a Franciscan
September 1, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
Face Work is a social science discipline that studies a person’s need to Save Face, Protect Face, and Restore Face, thus managing threats to their social image, identity, or standing. The ultimate tool for effective Face Work is hinted at in friar Murray Bodo’s phrase “the Face of a Franciscan.”
Justice for Priests
June 21, 2011 by | 4 Comments
A noisy conflict between Father John Corapi and his Diocese and Religious Order has focused a spotlight on challenges facing the Catholic Church in the wake of the abuse scandals. The conflict highlights a need for improved methods of dispensing justice.
Saint Peter’s Dilemma
April 29, 2011 by |
In previous posts I addressed deception. Many assume deception must be handled in an adversarial “gotcha” manner, complete with a Perry Mason moment that exposes the deceitful party.
The Devil in Politics
April 12, 2011 by |
Though I often opine on large-scale conflict on the national and international stage, I realize most of the time we have only enough energy to address personal conflict.
Civility and Deception
February 7, 2011 by |
Deception is the most significant barrier to civil discourse.
The Train Wreck
In a recent installment of the video blog Vortex, Michael Voris addresses a looming cultural disaster and forecasts we will see tough times ahead. Looking to the historical record he observes, “when the lights were going out across the Roman Empire, men and women who were heirs of nearly a thousand years of global superiority had to sober up fast.”