How does one keep their belief in the resurrection in a war-scarred area of the world? In this second episode of Preach’s Easter series, host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., brings on 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”—a concept borrowed from the great spiritual master Ronald Rolheiser, O.M.I.
Timecodes:
- 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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