ONE campaign: bread for the world

This campaign is super important. The church has failed to respond to the dying, except when the priest is called to give the dying last rites or when the pastor is hired to “perform” a wedding. Still, though, poverty continues to grow. Why? Why has the church [both Protestant and Catholic] spent so much energy on doctrine instead of relationships? For me, theology and Christianity both work when they are understood in light of relationships and relationality. Outside of that and inside the frameworks of doctrinal theology and narrow minded bullshit, it does NOT work. So, if you’re calling yourself Christian these days, then you’re probably following the stories of Jesus, right? And you’re probably seeing the parallel of Jesus’ anarchy, right? Or, are you one of those folks who are focusing on liturgy and doctrine and the “mysteries of the faith”? Well, what do those things have to do w/ relationship? Furthermore, how can those things help end poverty?

bike lanes, frustration, and safety: chicago’s spring/summer on the lakefront

I have just returned from a tiny 13.36 mile ride on the lakefront path.  Typically, I do not enjoy riding on the path due to the many walkers.  Today was no different, but I really, really wanted to check it out.  I headed out at 10:30, and things were great up until I got just south of North Ave. beach.  I was identifying myself, but folks refused to move over.  In fact, at one point, this woman responded to me “room for all!”  Of course, there is enough room for ALL when the bike lanes are used for cycling and the lanes on either side of the bike lanes are used for walking.  There were a couple of times when I almost hit people.  And, folks got mad and yelled at me, but the reality is that I’m afraid folks are going to have to honor the system.  After all, it is for safety.  There is room for all, but please, if you’re on the lakefront path and walking, please move to the side of the path and try to walk one behind another.  If you are a cyclist, notify walkers that you are coming yelling “on your left,” “slowing” [to alert cyclists and walkers behind you], and “stopping” should you need to stop.  There is room for ALL, but we ALL must do our part in honoring the system.

bike lanes, frustration, and safety: chicago’s spring/summer on the lakefront

I have just returned from a tiny 13.36 mile ride on the lakefront path.  Typically, I do not enjoy riding on the path due to the many walkers.  Today was no different, but I really, really wanted to check it out.  I headed out at 10:30, and things were great up until I got just south of North Ave. beach.  I was identifying myself, but folks refused to move over.  In fact, at one point, this woman responded to me “room for all!”  Of course, there is enough room for ALL when the bike lanes are used for cycling and the lanes on either side of the bike lanes are used for walking.  There were a couple of times when I almost hit people.  And, folks got mad and yelled at me, but the reality is that I’m afraid folks are going to have to honor the system.  After all, it is for safety.  There is room for all, but please, if you’re on the lakefront path and walking, please move to the side of the path and try to walk one behind another.  If you are a cyclist, notify walkers that you are coming yelling “on your left,” “slowing” [to alert cyclists and walkers behind you], and “stopping” should you need to stop.  There is room for ALL, but we ALL must do our part in honoring the system.

Cultural Humility: Re-Examining Cultural Competence in Spiritual Care

Audio Conference Series

Clergy Audio Conference

Cultural Humility: Re-Examining Cultural Competence in Spiritual Care.

May 18, 2007, 10-30 – 12:00

Registration information below and here: cultural humility presentation

The Abrahamic Faiths: Intersections on Immigration

The Abrahamic Faiths: Intersections on Immigration

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

4:00 – 6:30 p.m.

DePaul University – Cortelyou Commons

2324 N. Fremont St., Chicago

 

How does the faith of the children of Abraham illumine the current national discourse on immigration, as well as the lives of immigrants and refugees?

 

A Catholic Perspective: Elizabeth Collier, Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Religious Studies, DePaul University

 

A Jewish Perspective: Rabbi Bruce Elder, Rabbi of Congregation Hakafa, Glencoe

 

A Muslim Perspective: Azam Nizamuddin, Esq., Attorney and Adjunct Professor of Religion, Elmhurst College

 

Moderator: Fr. Kevin Collins, C.M., Assistant Vice President, Office of Institutional Diversity, DePaul University

 

A reception follows the program

 

Your RSVP is requested by phone – 312-362-6872 or by e-mail - jcrawfo1@depaul.edu

 

Sponsored by: Office for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs – Archdiocese of Chicago, Office of Institutional Diversity – DePaul University, University Ministry – DePaul University