Robert R BeckRobert R. Beck is a priest of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa, and a professor emeritus of religious studies at Loras College. He is the author of Nonviolent Story: Narrative Conflict Resolution in the Gospel of Mark and Banished Messiah: Volence and Nonviolence in Matthew's Story of Jesus. He currently publishes a column entitled ""Sunday's Word"" on the Sunday lectionary. Read More Read Less