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.
Taming the Wolf in Archdiocese News
September 8, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
The Tidings article provides an informative introduction to the work of the Rev. Brian Cox of the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy who spoke as a guest at the workshop regarding advances in the emerging field of faith-based diplomacy.
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.
Earning Disrespect
June 13, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
This past week an editorial by Peter Funt of Candid Camera fame in the Wall Street Journal considered our cultural fascination (obsession?) with respect, especially our hair-trigger eagerness to claim we’ve been disrespected and thus injured.
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.
Healing Our Own House
Let us listen to the words of our Holy Father Benedict XVI exhorting young people to go forth and bring Christ’s peace to the world… and realize we are called to renew our vows to do the same.