Shema, Primo Levi
You who live secure In your warm houses Who return at evening to find Hot food and friendly faces: Consider whether this is a man, Who labours in the mud Who knows no peace Who…
Author: Mark J. Chmiel
Facing the Facts
1. In fact, there is no way that I know of apprehending the world from within American culture (with a whole history of exterminism and incorporation behind it) without also apprehending the imperial contest itself. …
They Were Soldiers: Invitation to a Reading Circle
After two Share the Wealth evenings on soldiers’ stories, we invite you to join us in a discussion of journalist Ann Jones’ book, They Were Soldiers: How the Wounded Return from America’s Wars–The Untold Story. We will…
Share the Wealth, with Christine Padberg: Reading in the Digital Age
In spring 2013, Christine Padberg was granted a sabbatical to explore the intersection of reading and technology, and how colleges can and should support students as they read and study in digital environments. When asked…
“On Taking Sides” by Bishop Pedro Casaldáliga
We had now made a clean break with the fazendas. We could no longer celebrate the Eucharist under the shelter of these lords of the earth. No more traveling in their cars or airplanes, no more…
Reading/713 (Master Chu)
In reading, you must keep your mind glued to the text. Only when every sentence and every character falls into place have you done a good job of thinking through the work. In general, the…
Wishful Thinking
God knows we’ve been patient First it was the emails and texts We wondered what had gotten into her We weren’t even sure what she was talking about: “Structural adjustment programs” “The preferential option” “Systemic…
Share the Wealth: An Accidental Activist, with Sarah Kuziez
This coming Sunday 26 January, I invite you to join us to be with Sarah Kuziez, a 2013 graduate of Maryville University. Having been inspired by Sarah’s passion, spirit, and resourcefulness, I encouraged her to…
Boeing’s Dr. King, Our Dr. King
You remember your Dr. King We remember ours You believe that in these times Dr. King would like diversity and inclusion You cite his “content of their character” “rather than the color of their skin”…
A Class This Spring: Improv Wisdom
There are people who prefer to say “Yes,” and there are people who prefer to say “No.” Those who say “Yes” are rewarded by the adventures they have, and those who say “No” are rewarded…