For three centuries early Christians could not conceive of themselves as soldiers. What happened?
Mindwalk: Latest posts and thoughts…
Yes! I Actually Attended a Session of Vatican II
Freshly ordained in May, 1965, I was privileged to attend one of the final sessions of the Second Vatican Council. In this Mindwalk I share my journey into the church of Vatican II and Pope Francis.
How Have You Changed?
The question “How have you changed” is more complicated than you might realize!
Before you answer, listen to this story.
Episcopal Message Resurfaces (Part 2)
The Catholic community is in a position to respond to violence and The increasing threat of violence in our society with new commitment and creativity. More of the same is not sufficient. Business as usual is not enough.
Prophetic Episcopal Message Washes Up On Beach (1)
As if discovering a bottle with a message, I found a truly prophetic document published by the U.S. Catholic Bishops more than a quarter-century ago.
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I invite you to make your own judgment about how prophetic it was … and still should be.
New Wineskins Today
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I share thoughts about the wineskins or frameworks of our thinking about God.
Independence Day – A Dangerous Memory?
This Vincentian Mindwalk reflects on the “dangerous memory “ of the Exodus and Independence Day in our past, present, and future.
Unfinished Work of the Prolife Movement
Unfinished Work of the Prolife Movement – Only when we show through our actions the goods of unconditional love and radical hospitality at the core of the culture of life movement will we change hearts and minds.
Dressing an Old Story in Today’s Clothes
A good story reflects some reality even if it is told in different clothes. The story of today’s polarization over abortion echoes a story told around 500 years before Christ. It is the story of group of blind persons arguing about their experience … and certitudes about what they each touch.
Sundays with Luke – Stories Within a Bigger Story
Over the next 20 Sundays Luke tells us stories from along the road to Jerusalem through Galilee. But this is no sightseeing journey. Luke wanted to show how all followers of Christ were invited…and challenged by Jesus.
Listening to Sounds in the ER
An unplanned visit the Emergency Room of our local hospital helped me realize the difference between hearing and listening. This led me to experience the visit in ways beyond the focus on myself.
Who Are the Wise People In Your Life?
Too often, we cannot see the forest for the trees. Our wisdom figures help us to step back and see where individual pieces of the picture puzzle fit. The wise person helps us see what is not always evident.
Don’t You Understand?
Sometimes I have said “Don’t you understand”? Something was so obvious to me!
Other times, with perhaps deeper frustration, I have felt, “You don’t understand (me).
When I thought about it, I realized… “It’s complicated!”
There are many ways and levels of understanding.