From Despair to Dialogue
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When tragedy shakes our campuses, how do we respond with both truth and love?
In the wake of the shocking campus assassination of Charlie Kirk, our hearts are heavy. But this moment also calls us to reflect: How can we, as Catholics, be instruments of peace, truth, and dialogue in a world where division often dominates?
This episode offers:
- Four virtues to cultivate when listening across differences
- Conflict styles for each temperament—and practical strategies to engage well, no matter your personality.
- Biblical insights and wisdom from Catholic teaching on free speech, dialogue, and peacemaking.
- Five practical tips for approaching controversial conversations with courage, compassion, and faith.
Whether you’ve struggled to speak up, feared making things worse, or longed to bring hope into hostile spaces, this conversation will equip you to witness Christ’s love through both words and listening.
Let’s pray for healing, unity, and the courage to embody Christ’s peace on campus and beyond.
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