What do we believe?
Others’ different convictions do not have to make us afraid. If we don’t know how to engage with them, we rob ourselves of the possibilities to gain from the others’ insights and values…
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What do you call them?
The importance of wording in recognizing the myriad of circumstances in which people come to a new country
The Joy of the Gospel
A look at Pope Francis’ latest writings. He invites the whole Catholic Church to focus on the New Commandment
Can happiness be learned?
Could we be happy with some adjustments here and there? The answer might be a surprise for pessimists: happiness is an ability we can gain
Just show up!
What can we learn from Woody Allen? If we don’t hesitate too much, we can discover unexpected potential in ourselves and our relationships…
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
In praise of paper
Handwritten letters are a special and purposeful gift – especially in this digital world.
By Annamaria Gatti
Upholding these self-evident truths
What do the Declaration of Independence and the Quran have in common? Reflections about being Muslim and being American in the post 9/11 era.
By Imam Mikal Saahir
Keep society in balance
Individual rights vs. the common good: are they in contradiction? Look up at the stars to gain a new perspective.
By Jerry Hearne
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