In “Creation as the Body of God” (page 3), Richard Rohr states that “the incarnation actually happened 14.5 billion years ago with a moment that we now call 'The Big Bang'.” John Haught, in his article (page 4), expands on this idea: “Theologically speaking, the evolving universe is the extended and still-developing body of Christ.”

These concepts are part of an historical ecological tradition carried through the centuries by some of the great mystics, including Francis, Bonaventure, Scotus and Aquinas.

I invite you to read this issue in the light of this tradition, and reflect upon your participation in creation, the body of Christ.

~Vanessa Guerin

For information on and to register for the CAC-sponsored summer 2010 conference, Creation as the Body of God with Fr. Richard Rohr and Sr. Ilia Delio, please visit the conference page.