Category Social Justice

Does “turn the other cheek” mean that Christians are to be doormats?

“But I say to you, Do not resist  one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also” Mt. 5:39 By his words and example, did Jesus teach us to…

On Christian Community and the Catholic Worker Movement

My copy of the “Hartford Catholic Worker” arrived in the mail a few days ago, and its arrival reminded me of my time volunteering at a Catholic Worker community on Cass Avenue in St. Louis during my senior year of…

“It’s All About Me”

I’ve had a sneaking suspicion for many years that it was all about me, but I never was sure.  Then I saw this sign: You see, it’s the silly season here on Guam, i.e. the election campaign season, and both…