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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 to the Shroud of Turin.” The speaker, an enthusiastic devotee of the much-publicized artifact, provided a vibrant lay presentation of the medical research that had been conducted on the burial cloak, coupled with an assortment of items [mostly torture devices] he insisted were replicas of what would have been utilized during a first-century crucifixion. Shortly following the conclusion of his animated exhibition, a hand shot up from the audience. At that point, a rather boisterous male onlooker thanked the speaker and coupled his gratitude with the assertion that such a...
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Overcoming Existential Dread: Teilhard de Chardin’s Spirituality of Zest

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

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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Endowed with Wonder: Heschel on Science and Religion

According to Hebrew Bible scholar Abraham Heschel, there is embedded within each of us a natural proclivity to wonder, a sense of “unmitigated innate surprise.”[1] A sense of wonder is constitutive of…

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St. Francis Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.Where there is hatred, let me bring love.Where there is offence, let me bring pardon.Where there is discord, let me bring union.Where there…

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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…

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Cosmic Convergence: Teilhard’s Vision and the 2024 Olympics 

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…

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Claiming Our Divine Potential

American psychotherapist, Ira Progoff, was fascinated by the relationship between depth psychology and spirituality. As a neo-Jungian, he took seriously the presence and power of the collective unconscious and the…

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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…

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Relaunch of Hunger for Wholeness

A profound truth streams its way through the sacred texts and traditions of all religions: there is a transcendent power of love operating within us that, if understood and accessed…

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