#98 - Fr Benedict McGlinchey - Why Irish Young People Are Returning to Faith

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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