Beijing, April15, 2011: Dispatches from China
April 14, 2011
by Thomas Loarie
The Dilemma of the Difficult Employee
October 15, 2010
by Pat Lencioni
It’s a simple but painful problem that has plagued business people since the beginning of time, I’m sure.
The Unconnected Leader
August 24, 2010
By Randy Hain, managing partner of Bell Oaks Executive Search
As they ascend the corporate ladder, many leaders do a curious thing … they stop networking. There isn’t much else that can have more of a long term negative impact on a career.
Savor Opportunities
July 13, 2010
The Catholic Business Journal welcomes Scott Turicchi as its newest columnist.
Priest-doctor appointed by Pope Benedict to head Pontifical Academy for Life
June 30, 2010
Vatican City—(CNA/EWTN News) The Holy See announced the nomination of priest, medical doctor and philosopher Msgr. Ignacio Carrasco de Paula to the presidency of the Pontifical Academy for Life on Wednesday. He will take over at the helm of the academy following the resignation of Archbishop Salvatore Fisichella.
This morning, in announcing the resignation of Archbishop Fisichella, Pope Benedict appointed Msgr.
The Highs and Lows Of A Successful Entrepreneur: Thomas Loarie
June 8, 2010
We were thrilled to find this fast-paced, insightful with one of Catholic Business Journal’s most popular columnists, Thomas M. Loarie.
Idolatry a Thing of the Past?
June 1, 2010
by Matthew Kelly
One summer, not long ago, I attended a wedding in Washington, D.C., which really got me thinking. It was held in a quiet little church in one of the older parts of town, the bride was stunningly beautiful, the groom was delightfully gracious, the flowers and music were magnificent, and the combination of guests was unique and intriguing.
My Family is My Vocation
April 13, 2010
By Randy Hain
I had serious workaholic tendencies in the early part of my career. When my first son was two, I began working for my current company in the pursuit of a more balanced life. But, it wasn’t until my wife and I entered the Catholic Church over four years ago that I truly understood my family is my vocation.
Sounds great, but what does that mean? Isn’t our career our “vocation”?
Being Catholic at Work
March 30, 2010
Eight Tips for Catholic Men
March 18, 2010
By Randy HainI had an epiphany a few nights ago at our parish Lenten Mission. As Father Bailey gave his homily during the penance service and we were all preparing ourselves to go to Reconciliation, I realized that I was about to confess many of the same sins I have been struggling with for years.
Catholic corporal steps up to tend to spiritual well-being of company
January 9, 2010
by Steven Sims
Catholic News Service
COMBAT OUTPOST SPIDER MONKEY, Afghanistan (CNS) — Like all Marines, Cpl.
Maintaining Our Ethical Standards in a Market-Driven Economy
November 2, 2009
by Rev. Lawrence G. Dunklee, M.Div., M.A. “Mr. Businessman went to Mass, he never missed a Sunday. Mr. Businessman went to hell for what he did on Monday.” This well-known poetic ditty is often cited by people who work in Catholic social justice as a clever way of reminding us of the importance of…
A Reflection on Business Ethics in the Light of Catholic Social Teaching
Below is the full transcript of the talk given by the Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone, (pictured above) Bishop of the Diocese of Oakland, Calif., to Catholic business professionals at the September meeting of Catholics at Work, Oakland chapter, a chapter of the national Catholic Professional & Business Clubs.—ed “A Reflection on Business Ethics in…
Economy needs to recover ethics and the ‘logic of giving,’ Pope explains
July 8, 2009
Vatican City (CNA)—This morning in Rome, the Pope interrupted his series of teachings on the saints to explain the essential thoughts contained in his new social encyclical, published yesterday. In the face of the world’s “vast and profound” problems, Benedict XVI stated that the world economy must recover ethical principles. The encyclical, explained the Holy…
The Culture of Life v. Death
February 5, 2009
I strongly recommend reading an article which appeared on the Catholic Education Resource Center website here: http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/abortion/ab0148.htm. The piece is well-written and intelligently captures the Culture of Life vs. Death issue in a way that compels us to action. We need to pray…and do something. God bless, Randy
Fr. Richard John Neuhaus: Bastion of Catholic Wisdom & Wit in the Public Square Falls Silent
With the passing of Fr. Richard John Neuhaus, the United States and Canada, indeed the world, lost an exceptionally wise, wry and erudite Catholic voice; a voice whose special gift was to shed light and clarity on the most fundamental of Catholic principles and their application in today’s culture. Fr. Neuhaus died peacefully in his…