Love the other party as your own
“The answer isn’t to run away, but to stay:” Despite the difficulties, a retiree gets involved in politics — and becomes a bridge between the different parties.
November 2013
The change agent
Why an Italian politician, journalist and writer integrated his faith with his commitments — thoughts and writings of Igino Giordani (1894-1980).
Facing a difficult co-worker
Everybody tried to stay away from this lady, for good reasons. But I realized that being kind in this case meant being ready to set aside my own interests for my neighbor — and switch desks.
Agreeing to disagree
She’s a Democrat, he’s a Republican — but Dick and Shirley Marquis from Tucson, Arizona, maintain peace in their “mixed marriage.” Here’s how they found a way to communicate about hot issues…
Cartoon contest
We asked some of our teen readers how they put the Art of Loving into practice and opened up the field for them to submit their own illustrated true-life experiences. They are a real inspiration!
Get to the heart of the rules
Dealing with plagiarism is always delicate. A teacher understood though that it is not enough to simply enforce a “no plagiarism” rule, but instead helping the student to discover her own creativity.
By Maria Villar
Why we often see the same things differently
How can we stop to fight about different opinions, especially about what is right and wrong? We need to climb above the apparent contradictions that divide us, putting mutual charity first…
By John Green
A camp like nun other
Hearts in action: 11 lively city girls from Chicago visit a nursing home in the countryside. Between fun and hard work, they discover the secret of giving…
By Ana Paula Panzarini
The beginning of a community
The first meeting of the homeowner’s association. Beyond landscaping, establishing rules and the money in the association’s bank account, there is suddenly an opportunity: reach out to get to know your neighbor…
By Dana and Steve Becker
Balancing beliefs and compromises
Denise Coyle, a former New Jersey Assembly woman, describes the rules of “the rough game” she fell in love with: politics…
By Jade Giaccobe
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