Cyprian Consiglio — A Life in Dia...
Cyprian Consiglio — A Life in Dialogue: Listening, Common Ground, and Bad Bunny
Franciscan Spirit by Franciscan Media
S3 · E3
Feb 13, 2026
01:14:13
Episode notes

What does it mean to live a life of true dialogue—not just talking, but deeply listening to the world, to other traditions, and even to unexpected voices like Bad Bunny? In this rich, free-flowing conversation, Father Cyprian Consiglio, OSB Cam., a Camaldolese Benedictine monk, musician, and current Secretary General of Monastic Interreligious Dialogue in Rome, discusses themes from his new book, Epiphanies of Nature and Grace: Twelve Meditations from a Life in Dialogue. Father Cyprian explores:

  • How a chance encounter with Bede Griffiths decades ago sparked a lifelong journey into universal wisdom and interreligious encounter.
  • Why real dialogue isn't two monologues crossing, but a humble openness to receive truth, beauty, and goodness wherever they appear—from ancient Taoist texts to modern pop spectacles.
  • A th ... 
Keywords
Politics
Peacemaking
Dialogue
interfaith
interreligious
Stephen Copeland
Listening
Cyprian Consiglio
Monk
Bad Bunny
Common Ground
Diversity
Unity
Grace
Inculturation
Camaldolese
Benedictine
Evangelism