Catholics were traditionally instructed in the categories or types of sin, in preparation for approaching confession, or the sacrament of reconciliation. Two such categories, probably among the most important, were Read More
What the Humble Bumble Bee Can Teach Us
Marla Spivak tells a beautiful story of how bumble bees can teach us something about community life. She tells of two simple little actions we can all do to help Read More
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Pope Francis Sows OATS
Pope Francis continues to make headlines. This past week his interview with America Magazine caught many people’s imagination. It caught mine and just in case you didn’t get a chance Read More
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Equality VS. Freedom?
The Victorian English liberal, F.D. Maurice, remarked: “A [man] is most often right what [he] affirms, and wrong in what [he] denies.” This observation rings true in the debate underway Read More
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Pope Francis extols ‘gift of tears’ | National Catholic Reporter
Why is Francis asking us to cry? Many would say there is enough tragedy in the world, and we should try and stay positive. Francis, paradoxically, is trying to show Read More
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4 Challenges to Building Community
In an earlier blog, I stated that OATS was an acronym for Openness, Awareness, Togetherness and Separateness, the building blocks of community. That is more than just a cutesy way Read More
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What is Good for Syria?
We often criticize the hierarchy for moving in the wrong direction on issues, different from what we think. Perhaps they deserve criticism, at least once in a while, but it Read More
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More on Suffering
A couple weeks ago, Father Sebastian, C.P. wrote about suffering. He said: “The CPPs treasure the memory of the Sufferings of the Lord as the centerpiece of our lives. ” Read More
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November Retreat?
Some partners have suggested that a retreat this November for covenanting as well as planning for the coming year might be a good idea. Wednesday September 25 Chicago Partners will decide Read More
