Live temperately, justly, and devoutly in this age. Can justice be delivered with moderation? Can we be devoted to Christian discipleship while, at the same time, responding to a perceived injustice? These questions came to mind as I reflected on one of our scripture choices today, St. Paul’s letter to Titus. Our societal discourse would seem to prove that responses to divisive issues are not temperate, nor are they reflective of a devotion to religious faith. No matter the side one takes on an issue, there seems to be little room for consideration of the opposing viewpoint. Hot button issues such as immigration, gun control, and respect life seem to be areas where no common ground can ever be assented to. Any limitation placed upon the cause or any effort to concede some aspect is...