the centuries wrap round us

A weaving of personal story, poetry, and contemplative writing that illustrates the brilliance of local communities and inspirational leaders whose lives illuminate how we human together better and human ourselves whole.

Accompaniment: Walking Alongside an Organizational Journey

John Paul shares reflections about accompaniment embedded in a story from his experience from the 1980s being alongside negotiations to end the war in Nicaragua.

The Meeting Place (Draft in Progress, Chapter 8, The Journey Toward Reconciliation)

A draft of a chapter that explores through story the social energies of reconciliation, namely Truth, Justice, Mercy, and Peace.