In this conversation, Father Benedict McGlinchey ( @irishdominicans ) shares his journey to becoming a Dominican friar, reflecting on his upbringing in Northern Ireland, the impact of a positive Catholic experience, and the challenges posed by secularism and new atheism. He discusses the importance of intellectual rigor in faith, the revival of interest in spirituality among younger generations, and the need for creating spaces for divine encounters in modern life. The dialogue emphasizes the search for meaning and happiness in a world increasingly detached from traditional religious practices.
Chapters:
00:00 Journey to Faith: A Personal Background
11:06 The Role of Positive Experiences in Faith
13:50 Cracks in the Foundation: The Decline of Faith
17:29 Political Context and Its Impact on Faith
20:01 The Rise of Secularization and New Atheism
20:19 Materialism vs. Spirituality: The Celtic Tiger Effect
22:07 Transitioning from Law to Religious Life
23:40 A Journey of Faith and Illness
25:47 Reevaluating Life Choices
26:43 Discovering Dominican Spirituality
28:35 The Role of Preaching in Modern Faith
32:15 The Shift in Cultural Perception of Faith
35:05 The Revival of Faith in Contemporary Society
40:20 Experiencing the Divine in Modern Life
43:31 Creating Spaces for Spiritual Experience
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