Where less becomes more
Are you caught in the cycle of “larger, bigger, and more expensive”? It might be the wrong path: here are two examples of what is to gain from downsizing.
By Susanne Janssen
Aug-Sept 2013 Articles Archive
All it took was a bag of chips
An obnoxious classmate at the community college, making rude remarks — would it be possible to change the relationship?
By Apollo Tee
Even when it costs
Giving my sister a ride to the doctor — an occasion to connect…
By Darlene Beauregard
What does love of neighbor really mean?
Being there for the other, and at the same time, being torn apart between different tasks. A leading theologian and philosopher shares some answers about love of neighbor by looking at Jesus as a model.
By Klaus Hemmerle
Less is more
As you’ll see in this issue, some choices can be radical, but they can inspire us to make our own changes in the way we live — and every little step is important.
Finishing the race out of love
A “Triathlon for Tommy” brings endurance sports to a higher level.
By Robbie Steiner
Exchange
"I really appreciated the articles in the July 2013 issue, because seldom do we have the opportunity to read in-depth articles about marriage."
Talent to share
After the 2010 earthquake, a lot of people fled to the North East region of Haiti. Using their talents to help others, a group of people recorded a CD in support of a housing project there.
By Susanne Janssen
Egypt – together against violence
“Will they burn the churches? We will pray in the mosques. Will they burn the mosques? We will pray in the churches. Will they burn both? We will pray together in the streets, for we are all Egyptians.”
– Coptic Pope Tawadros
Genetically modified wonders?
Are the vegetables and fruits that we eat still natural, or do they contain genes of a different organism? Many people are concerned about genetically modified foods — let’s have a look at the goal behind these experiments.
By John Freeman
Promoting peace
Pope Francis has called for a day of fasting and prayer for peace in Syria, in the entire Mideast region, and throughout the whole world to be held this coming Saturday, September 7th, 2013. The Pope made the announcement during the course of remarks ahead of the traditional Angelus prayer this Sunday.
Lifestyle speaks louder than words
If you tell me what you throw away, I can tell you who you are. Our waste habits reveal our personal lifestyle, and — more importantly, how one person’s choices affect others …
By Nicholas Johnson
Solve challenges regarding global migration
Interdependence Day in Dublin, September 20-23, 2013
Rather than celebrating national autonomy, Interdependence Day celebrates how connected countries are. This year’s focus is on migrations.
Just because we can …
New ethical dilemmas arise with the 3D printing of human organs. Will we end up counterfeiting creation?
By Maria Luce Ronconi
Counting on the work of birds and bats
Have you ever thought of the economic value of a bird’s full tummy of bugs? The Natural Capital Project aims at quantifying the goods and services that we receive freely from the earth.
By Sarah Mundell
On air in Ciudad Juarez
A small group of youth makes a big impact on the Texas border — and keep going even in difficult times.
By Jose Castro