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The Coming Train Wreck

In his usual inviting style Fr. Barron reviews The Rage Against God by Peter Hitchens.

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We Were Deceived

Last week I watched a refreshingly candid interview with Archbishop Dolan conducted by Raymond Arroyo on The World Over (EWTN). Their discussion of the passage of New York’s “same-sex marriage” bill brought to mind my earlier posts.

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Justice for Priests

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.

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Saint Peter’s Dilemma

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.

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The Devil in Politics

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.

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New Path to Immigration Reform

In a new Taming the Wolf White Paper I discuss the use of mediation techniques to foster convening in large-scale conflict that has hit impasse.

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Find the Spring

St. Augustine offered wise advice that can help sum up my last few blog posts in which I considered problems arising from deception.

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Rules for Civility

I fear too many cherished cultural norms have been gutted: honesty, transparency, and integrity have been replaced by coarser values.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

Deception is the most significant barrier to civil discourse.

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A Saint’s Advice

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).

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