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Congratulations—Robert Nicastro, Ph.D.

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Please join us in congratulating Robert Nicastro on earning his Ph.D. Robert’s scholarship continues to deepen the Center’s work, and we are honored to have him on our team. To get an idea of Robert's work, one of his committee members, Dr. Ted Peters, a leading authority in Science and Religion, wrote a synopsis of the dissertation and has kindly shared his reflections with us. We think you will appreciate our new Teilhardian scholar and his insights on science and religion in the 21st century.
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From Original Sin to Original Love

By Ilia Delio | April 3, 2025

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

By Ilia Delio | March 13, 2025

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

By Ilia Delio | February 19, 2025

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

By Ilia Delio | January 27, 2025

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…

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Thank you for your transformative support!

By Robert Nicastro | January 24, 2025

Dear Friends, We are profoundly grateful for your generous support during our December fundraiser. Because of your commitment and care, we exceeded our goal of $50,000, affirming the strength and…

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Celebrating a New Year:  On the Cusp of the New

By Ilia Delio | December 31, 2024

We are on the cusp of a New Year. Our earth has made a complete revolution around the sun. While we mark the New Year as a temporal milestone, it fundamentally…

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The Birth of God Is Our Future

By Ilia Delio | December 26, 2024

The Feast of Christmas holds a mystical quality – it stands as a Kairos moment, a divine interruption in our hurried world. In this sacred pause, we’re called to still…

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Overcoming Existential Dread: Teilhard de Chardin’s Spirituality of Zest

By Robert Nicastro | December 17, 2024

In an era marked by confusion, divisiveness, and existential anxiety, the notion of zest for life may feel distant or even unattainable. Nevertheless, the writings of scientist and mystic Pierre Teilhard de…

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The Universe as Sacred Story: Bridging Science and Spirit

By Ilia Delio | November 18, 2024

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…

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