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Preaching during Easter: Resurrections in war-torn areas
How does one keep their belief in the resurrection in a war-scarred area of the world? In this third episode of Preach’s Easter series, host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., speaks to Brother Peter Iorlano, F.S.C., who has lived and ministered at Bethlehem University in the West Bank for over 20 years, accompanying Palestinian students and colleagues through occupation, conflict and loss. He is also the university’s vice president for human resources.
Together, they discuss how Brother Peter came to Bethlehem from New York after a meaningful encounter with a Muslim student. They also talk about how Brother Peter’s work at Bethlehem University has shaped his spirituality, emphasizing the power of daily resurrections.
0:00 Br. Peter Iorlano's journey to Bethlehem
4:55 Why Bethlehem University is special
9:23 An Easter reflection in a warzone
22:20 Preaching demands overcoming revenge
24:10 Being vulnerable when preaching
26:14 Preaching resurrection during a time of war
30:37 Making sure people do not feel alone
33:20 Tensions between despair and hope
35:15 Preaching as a lay brother
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How does one keep their belief in the resurrection in a war-scarred area of the world? In this third episode of Preach’s Easter series, host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., speaks to Brother Peter Iorlano, F.S.C., who has lived and ministered at Bethlehem University in the West Bank for over 20 years, accompanying Palestinian students and colleagues through occupation, conflict and loss. He is also the university’s vice president for human resources.
Together, they discuss how Brother Peter came to Bethlehem from New York after a meaningful encounter with a Muslim student. They also talk about how Brother Peter’s work at Bethlehem University has shaped his spirituality, emphasizing the power of daily resurrections.
0:00 Br. Peter Iorlano's journey to Bethlehem
4:55 Why Bethlehem University is special
9:23 An Easter reflection in a warzone
22:20 Preaching demands overcoming revenge
24:10 Being vulnerable when preaching
26:14 Preaching resurrection during a time of war
30:37 Making sure people do not feel alone
33:20 Tensions between despair and hope
35:15 Preaching as a lay brother
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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