Imagine viewing yourself as part of a worshiping community that includes trees and animals, not just the people in the church pews with you. Join us on Finding God on Park Street as we sit down with Teresa Berger, a distinguished professor at Yale Divinity School and the Institute of Sacred Music (ISM), who gives us insight into how she worships God, and with whom. Her faith and scholarship explore questions surrounding creation and communion, which she lays out in her forthcoming book Benedicite.
But how did this German Catholic dedicate her life to liturgical studies? Join this conversation to hear about Teresa’s journey through various Christian communities and different university contexts until she found a faith home at Saint Thomas More at Yale University. From overcoming institutional resistance to integrating nature into worship, Teresa's story is one of resilience and inspiration. Learn how she navigated personal and professional hurdles and the joys she experiences in teaching and learning with her students. Teresa's reflections inspire us to seek divine encounters in everyday moments, transforming our daily routines into spiritual practices. Tune in to be challenged and uplifted by Teresa’s experiences of the joys and struggles of this life.
Mentioned in this episode: Yale Institute of Sacred Music (ISM)
