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Truly Human in a Partially Human World

By Ilia Delio | April 1, 2026

What does it mean to be truly human? Without using philosophical abstractions or complex terminology, I am impelled to reflect on this question, as we celebrate the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. The story of Jesus is one of light and darkness, good and evil, hope and fear, an ambiguous existence of living within the stream of opposites. It is a tragedy when preachers insert God into Jesus’ life, as if he were ontologically divine and appearing in human form. They say things like: “Jesus knew he was God but went to the cross knowing that he would be raised from the dead” or “God gave Jesus the power to save us on the cross.” The tragedy is the...

Is Christianity in Crisis or Transition?

By Ilia Delio | July 18, 2025

We are facing an unprecedented convergence of crises: global warming, climate change, mass migration, and systemic ecological collapse. Our planetary systems are exhausted and no longer able to sustain human…

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

By Robert Nicastro | June 12, 2025

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…

Integral Ecology in an Age of AI

By Ilia Delio | May 23, 2025

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…

Lessons for Our Time

By Ilia Delio | May 9, 2025

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

By Center for Christogenesis | May 7, 2025

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…

An Easter Reflection from Sr. Ilia

By Ilia Delio | April 20, 2025

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…

Congratulations—Robert Nicastro, Ph.D.

By Center for Christogenesis | April 11, 2025

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…

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.…

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…