October Interview: Love In The Midst Of Suffering
An interview with ILIA DELIO
For this bonus fifth Monday in October we’re offering something a little different in the form of an audio recording. In this interview Brie Stoner dialogues with Ilia Delio on the October topic explored on the Omega Center:
What does it mean to say ‘God is Love’ in a world of violence and suffering?
As the conversation unfolds Brie and Ilia speak about the power of presence, embodiment, and imagination, and the importance of hope in the midst of current events and heightened friction in our world.
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