The Values of Soul (Click for PDF) —Excerpt from an essay by psychotherapist Francis Weller about the value of repetition as a spiritual practice in our daily lives.
Expanding the Spirit of Democracy (Click for PDF) — How might we unlock hope in an expansive spirit of democracy for present and future generations in this time of upheaval?
Is There a Solution for Climate Change? (Click for PDF) — Introducing stories and myths from African tradition, Bayo Akomolafe, Nigerian philosopher/writer/activist extends an urgent invitation to notice climate change as the deconstruction of the human, and to approach demise and dying as abundant fields of surprise — a radical discontinuity.
“Let There Be Life” (Click for PDF) — see a beautiful necklace of beads made from ancient fossils: listen to a fascinating commentary on the story of creation
Tears of Gold (Click for PDF)— Can a portrait painting help to behold the Infinite in the face of the other?
“What does it mean to be human?” (Click for PDF) — from the emergence of the one of the first primates 100,000 years ago in East Africa to the employment in our time of artificial intelligence, BBC Earth presents major moments in human evolution.
“Where am I from? What am I here for?” (Click for PDF) — a Christian perspective on these questions, including St. Ignatius’ Principle & Foundation, and the wisdom of contemporary incarnational humanists.
“Questions of gender & sexuality” (Click for PDF) — excerpts from “The Church & the Transgender Person” by James Martin, SJ, focusing on urgent steps toward a pastoral approach to this reality.
“Who am I to judge?” (Click for PDF) — Pope Francis and Brendan Callaghan, SJ speak about the gospel call to extend an inclusive welcome to marginalized persons.