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Islam and the West … In Conversation with Fr. Samir Khalil Samir S.J.

Fr. Samir Khalil Samir is one of the world’s leading experts on Islam. Bruce and I had the blessing to be able to speak with him about the religious and political tensions between east and west, and in particular between Christianity and Islam. His thoughtful insight helped us greatly to appreciate the realities that exist between us culturally and what hope there might be for peace and coexistence in the future.

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How was Islam born? What does the Koran represent for Muslims? What relationship has developed between Islam and violence, between Islamic culture and the West? How can a real integration of Islam take place in European societies? What are the conditions for a constructive encounter between Christians and Muslims?

The Truth About Trouble…. In Conversation with Fr. Michael Scanlan

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A few years ago, Bruce and I had the blessing of having a very special conversation with Fr. Michael Scanlan

about “The Truth About Trouble: How Hard Times Can Draw You Closer To God”. Fr. Scanlan’s wisdom is extraordinary…he knows how to pastor us through hard times, because he has suffered it, but he also knows that it is through Jesus, with Jesus, in Jesus that in the end all will be well. He talks about the cancer of discontent, which is so dangerous to our spiritual lives. Fr. Scanlan also describes how the devil desires to use trouble to turn us away from God. We should realize that when that is happening and recognize, believe or not, that trouble isn’t the worst thing that could happen to us…it is actually a pathway to purification…be not afraid! What a gift Fr. Scanlan is to us all!