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.
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.
Media in the New World Order
June 2, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
A recent editorial “Toward a New World Media Order” featured in the Wall Street Journal functioned in the same manner as a warning shout from Paul Revere. It was the same startling news Revere delivered as he sped past on horseback: the enemy of freedom is fast approaching. The title alone screamed “wake up” to those who still cling to a love of liberty and the freedom of speech.
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.
New Path to Immigration Reform
April 11, 2011 by |
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.
Find the Spring
April 9, 2011 by |
St. Augustine offered wise advice that can help sum up my last few blog posts in which I considered problems arising from deception.
Detoxification
March 24, 2011 by |
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.
Rules for Civility
February 9, 2011 by |
I fear too many cherished cultural norms have been gutted: honesty, transparency, and integrity have been replaced by coarser values.
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.”