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).
Softening Hearts
November 27, 2010 by |
I lost my composure. During Thanksgiving Mass. This is what happened…
The Satisfaction of an Apology
November 21, 2010 by |
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.
Mosque in Manhattan
August 18, 2010 by |
The recent dispute regarding plans to build a mosque in Manhattan near “Ground Zero” demonstrates the need for mediated learning conversations that address flashpoints in society. Once such disputes are placed in front of the polarizing lenses of the media, the task of reconciliation becomes more difficult.
Upside Down But Rooted
August 5, 2010 by |
St. Bonaventure, in the introduction to The Tree of Life, notes the value of imagination: “…imagination aids understanding.”
Taming the Wolf Inspired by Saint Bonaventure
July 15, 2010 by |
Today is a very special day. July 15 is the feast day that celebrates the life of Saint Bonaventure, the Franciscan theologian and mystic.
I am grateful to Bonaventure for the inspiration his works provided ias I wrote Taming the Wolf.
Beyond Corruption and Deception
June 16, 2010 by |
In this post, the last in the series, I continue to evaluate the risks of activism while suggesting that a mediator role allows us to better realize the charism of St. Francis.
Immigration Reform
June 16, 2010 by |
In this post I continue to analyze the potential adverse consequences that accrue to political activism, consequences that may cause us to depart, inadvertently, from the charism of Francis.
Saint Francis of Assisi: Mediator or Political Activist? Part 2
June 8, 2010 by |
In the previous post I asked the question: Francis: Mediator or Activist? In this continuation of the series I take a closer look at Francis in the role of mediator and in the role of advocate.
Healing Wounds at Ground Zero
It does not surprise me that conflict has escalated in response to plans for building a mosque near Ground Zero. From the perspective of faith-based diplomacy, unhealed historical wounds can be expected to give rise to conflict: this is the norm, not something unexpected.