Divine alchemy at home
“What can you do about difficult family relationships that cause hurt in you and other family members? Is it always necessary to maintain these relationships?” C. E.
ethics in action
A habit of giving
“Should you give to charities that help the poor, or does it keep people from taking their situation in hand and changing their life?” M.Y.
Our search for meaning
“How can you explain the value of life to someone who doesn’t believe in God?” A. R.
Forgiveness: a free decision
“I was greatly wronged by a close friend. Why do I have to try to forgive?” S. L.
Do we love our pets more than people?
“A lot of people love their pets very much, and St. Francis saw God in every creature. However, for some people these pets end up as a child substitute, and people spend a lot of money for them. How should our relationship with animals be?” – A.F.
Truth’s diplomacy
“How important is it to always tell the truth? Sometimes a small lie helps people feel better. For example, if someone asks you if you like their new haircut and you really find it ugly — what do you do? Tell the hard truth, or something diplomatic?” G. F.
Making our own choices
“How do you live the tension between honoring your parents and finding your own way in life, which might go against their advice?” F. M.
Sunday dinner with Timpana
Never by force
“A lot of people claim that religious conflicts are responsible for wars and terrorism. Can any violence in the name of faith be legitimate? Even the crusaders killed in the name of religion…” J. G.
Love and laws
“How important is it to follow rules like abstinence in Lent or going to Sunday mass? Isn’t it more important to put the Gospel into practice and love one’s neighbor?” D. K.
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