Common Sense on Social Justice

Michael continues his series of episodes on Saint Pope John Paul II's encyclical  Centesimus Annus .

In this episode, Michael continues his series on Saint Pope John Paul II's encyclical  Centesimus Annus .

In this episode Michael continues his series on Saint Pope John Paul II's encyclical  Centesimus Annus , and explains what is a classical anarchist.

In this episode, Michael returns to his series on Saint Pope John Paul II's encyclical  Centesimus Annus .

Michael and his special guest wrap-up their discussion of how Jesus can break the cycle of abust and heal all wounds, both those of the victim and abuser.

Michael is joined today by a special guest, and they discuss how Jesus can break the cycle of abust and heal all wounds, both those of the victim and abuser.

In this episode, Michael continues with part two of the series on Saint Pope John Paul II's encyclical  Centesimus Annus .

In this episode, Michael begins a series on the encyclical Centesimus Annus by Saint Pope John Paul II.

Today, we look into an important piece of creating a just society- friendship. Friendship and working to reconcile all people is key to a just society. You will learn today that social justice is not a destination, but rather an outgrowth of building strong friendships among those who were formerly enemies.

In this episode we look at the life of Fr Louis Twomey who was a Jesuit priest in the Southern US. He lived at a time when segregation was alive and well. He too was deeply racist in his outlook on people of color, but after a conversion of heart he became one of the fiercest defenders for equality for people of color.

In this episode I share a parable that I wrote, the Parable of the Water Drop. I hope that you are encouraged by this to understand that you are not alone, but are part of a large and beautiful story that God is telling.

In this episode we will take a look at Judges 11 and the life of Jephthah. We will discuss how our words can be a source of creating a just society. Our words can build others up and inspire them into living a good life and overcoming their struggles. Our words can also tear down and discourage people to where they may feel that failure is their only option.

Keep your calm, because not everything is an injustice. Share your comments and questions with Michael by emailing sjcommonsense@gmail.com.

In this episode, Michael addresses the controversial topic known as critical race theory.

In this episode Michael explains how loving the place you are is an integral part of creating justice.

In this ENCORE episode, Michael discusses how gathering together builds relationships that lead to a more just society.

In this episode Michael and his friend Fumi from  Dandelion House  conclude their discussion of ways to practice radical hospitality.

In this episode Michael is joined by his friend Fumi from Dandelion House to discuss ways to practice radical hospitality.

In today’s podcast we are confronted with how we live life so sleepy, so unaware of the consequences of our actions. Learn how to live fully awake in order to avoid creating an unjust world around you.

In this episode we look at a couple chapters of Exodus to discover very specific ways to live justly toward others as we study Moses’ instructions to the people of Israel.

In this episode Michael concludes this two-part series on what Dueteronomy 10 has to say about immirgration, with applicable steps you can take in everyday life.

In this episode, Michael begins a two-part series on what Dueteronomy 10 has to say about immirgration.

In this episode Michael concludes his discussion of the encyclical  Quadragesimo Anno  by Pope Pius XI, which examines the effect of  Rerum Novarum  on the world.

We continue to sudy Quadragesimo Anno along with Michael in this eighth part of the series.

We continue our look at Quadragesimo Anno in the seventh installation of this series on the papal encyclical.