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and cultural contexts. However, study informed by love for God, Church, neighbor and God's gift of creation can result in a certain sharpness of vision that enables students to uncover past riches with important implications for today. In fact, study of the past results in critical perspectives. It reveals the oddness of our own time and the truth about its sometimes astonishing disregard for human life and creation.
Based on Jesus' invitation in Matthew 25 to seek him in surprising places, the acuity we gain through study has other ramifications. Combined with the classic insight that nothing that exists can be entirely evil (and so whatever is must be good in some way), it provides for that critical optimism so characteristic of Catholicism (Remember Pope John Paul II's constant admonition; "Be not afraid!"). It allows us to discern goodness in other faiths, philosophies, cultures and institutions.
With its location in the Church, its grounding in tradition, its attentiveness to context, and its concern for adult pedagogies, LIM provides me a welcome home. With the Apostles at the Transfiguration, I would say it is good to be here.
Please keep in touch and let us know how LIM has benefited you or could improve and what successes you've met with. Also, please see the links above for updating your contact information and watch for updates about our exciting spring and summer programs.
Thank you!
Thomas Ryan, PhD
Director, Loyola Institute for Ministry
Loyola University New Orleans
6363 St. Charles Ave. Box 67
New Orleans, LA. 70118
Office: Stallings 204
Phone: 504.865.2069
Toll free: 800.777.5469 x 2069
Fax: 504.865.2066
Email: tfryan@loyno.edu