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The Earth Groans, AI Grows: Who Guides the Flame?

In this critical moment of planetary history, where ecosystems collapse, artificial intelligence proliferates, and human meaning trembles on the edge of uncertainty, we are faced with a profound question: What kind…

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Integral Ecology in an Age of AI

In 1972, the Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess proposed a new paradigm based on the holistic view of interconnected nature. He coined the term “deep ecology” to challenge humanity to ask…

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Lessons for Our Time

We recently concluded our annual conference on the theme “Religion in an Age of Science,” in which all the speakers agreed that religion can no longer remain credible without the…

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Battered yet Unbroken? Tending to the Ethereal, the Visceral, and the Extraterrestrial in Christology

An essay by William Kuncken (a graduate student of Sr. Ilia Delio’s) Introduction  A few Lents ago, I attended a parish talk titled “Unveiling the Truth of Christ’s Passion according…

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An Easter Reflection from Sr. Ilia

Easter is a beautiful season, bursting with renewal and wonder. It reminds us of the extraordinary power of God’s love—the power to raise what is dead into new life. The…

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From Original Sin to Original Love

Christians worldwide observe Lent as a season of fasting, prayer, and spiritual return to God. These six weeks create space for self-reflection, good works, and renewed appreciation of God’s grace.…

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Crisis and Hope

Myths are compelling stories that shape our lives. Our complex world is a mixture of myths—stories of how we got here, what governs our lives, and what determines good and…

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The Acceleration of Change: From Future Shock to Present Reality

In 1970, Alvin and Heidi Toffler introduced the concept of “future shock”—a psychological state affecting both individuals and societies, characterized by “too much change in too short a period of…

Wealth, Power and the Cry of the Earth

Wealth, Power and the Cry of the Earth

Wealth and power are inextricably linked in today’s world. When Donald Trump attended the National Cathedral service in Washington DC, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde delivered an unexpected message of truth…