The Universe as Sacred Story: Bridging Science and Spirit
Teaching undergraduate students this semester has revealed their deepest concerns about technology’s growing influence on human identity. While they grapple with immediate challenges like social media addiction and its effects…
The Christic
I am looking at a tree, but I see such astounding beauty and graciousness, the tree must be You, O God, I look at the wild weeds playing across the…
Returning Religion to Evolution
During my recent webinar on “Returning Religion to the Prophetic,” a participant raised a question about prophetic action: Should we not stand with the marginalized and oppressed, calling out injustices…
Cosmic Convergence: Teilhard’s Vision and the 2024 OlympicsÂ
The Paris Olympics, unfolding over the past two weeks, have showcased not only athletic prowess but also the remarkable spirit of human support. In an era dominated by technology and…
The Humility of God
This month I returned to my roots in Franciscan theology in order to write a book chapter on Early Franciscan mysticism. I revisited the world of Francis of Assisi who was…
Trinity and Personhood
I have been teaching a graduate course on the Trinity this semester and it has impelled me to think anew about the Trinity and what the implications of the Trinity…
Death Anxiety and the Cross
This week Christians around the world celebrate the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The death of Jesus was simply horrific, the worst of what humans can do to…
