Contemplative Action: What is God calling us to do?
Contemplative action flows from a foundation of prayer and reflection, leading us to serve the world’s ongoing transformation.
Ancient Wisdom and Modern Strangers
The ancient wisdom of detachment is about freedom—the ability to see and steward our desires without being ruled by them.
Seeking God’s Call in Our Backyard: Social Analysis and Theological Reflection
When undertaking community discernment and social analysis, the step after observation is to examine the social structure.
Beyond the City Streets: The Hidden Struggles of Rural Homelessness
Urban homelessness tends to be more visible and easily pictured, while rural homelessness is usually more hidden.
Understanding Poverty: Christian Ethic Working in Community
The Christian ethic is to care for our neighbors and those experiencing poverty; to see our ethic working in community.
Friendship in Unexpected Places
A lack of the public expression of friendship allows for the continued practice of state execution. Christ calls us to open friendship.
Human Trafficking in Higher Education
While any demographic can become a victim of trafficking, human trafficking in higher education is more prevalent than we think.
Finding an Invitation in the Midst of Paradox
The Christian life contains a multitude of paradox, inviting us to embrace truths that may contradict conventional wisdom.
Prioritizing Equity and Innovation in Our Grants
Our grant evaluation process is not merely about selecting recipients; it is about fostering a community around the Church’s call to love.
Look Again
Heuristics are mental shortcuts that reduce the cognitive effort needed to make decisions. Before jumping to conclusions, look again.
Hunger is Universal
Hunger tells us that we depend on something outside of ourselves biologically, socially, and spiritually, and is a universal human experience.
Holy Hushing and Shunning Shushing
There is a difference between shushing, and finding a “Holy hush”. Shushing is harmful; Hushing is temporary, and allows for testimony.