The Earth Groans, AI Grows: Who Guides the Flame?
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 fundamental questions about our place in nature. Rejecting anthropocentrism (human-centeredness) in favor of ecocentrism, Naess argued that all living beings have inherent value regardless of…
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 insights of science. The new cosmic story redefines religion as a temporal process, an awakening to more conscious life and deeper connectedness, thus abandoning religion…
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…
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 Resurrection of Jesus Christ is not just a past event; it reveals our very purpose: to live renewed lives in God. Yet the path to…
Congratulations—Robert Nicastro, Ph.D.
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…
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. Beginning with the ritual of ashes—reminding us that we are dust and to dust we shall return—Lent invites spiritual renewal as we lament our transgressions.…
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 evil. These narratives shape our meaning-making worlds. Myths are neither factual nor correct in a scientific sense, but they are profoundly influential and formative. The…
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 time.” Writing before the advent of the internet and mobile phones, their prophetic work anticipated the disorientation that would come to define our modern era.…
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 to power. She advocated for vulnerable populations, particularly LGBTQ individuals and undocumented immigrants, urging Trump to show mercy. Bishop Budde’s prophetic words stemmed from her…
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