Father Adam Bucko

Father Adam Bucko, a contemplative leader influenced by Father Thomas Keating, shares insights from his journey in spiritual transformation and his new book, Let Your Heartbreak Be Your Guide. He explores how trauma impacts Centering Prayer practices and discusses the balance between silence and speaking out for social justice. Bucko reflects on his work with homeless youth, emphasizing the healing power of non-judgmental presence and community support, while advocating for contemplative activism that marries prayer with action in the face of societal challenges.

Father Adam Bucko, an Episcopal priest and leader in the new monastic movement, shares his transformative journey from Poland's resistance against totalitarianism to empowering marginalized youth in the U.S. and India. He discusses the profound role of heartbreak in spiritual growth, emphasizing that true contemplation must embrace grief alongside love. Father Adam advocates for acknowledging historical injustices by the church and highlights the importance of community rhythms in sustaining social justice activism and engaged spirituality.