It is a abstract of the earlier week’s day by day meditations. Some are written by Matthew Fox (MF) and a few are written by his colleague, Gianluigi Gugliermetto. (GG) You may click on on any title to view the DM in its entirety. Additionally, do not forget that every Monday DM continues to incorporate a video educating by Matthew Fox. Thanks on your loyal readership.
Could 11, 2026: Our Seventh Anniversary! (MF)
Seven years in the past on Mom’s Day, Could 12, 2019, we launched our Every day Meditations. Right now marks our 2555th Meditation! What a milestone! Initially, all of the meditations had been created and curated by Matthew Fox, seven days every week. Final yr, Gianluigi Gugliermetto got here on board as a fellow author with a view to provide Matthew some further time for writing his books. The DM staff additionally contains 4 inter-spiritual part-time employees with abilities spanning ministry, artwork, music, running a blog, vlogging, and internet mastery. We’re at the moment planning an thrilling celebration for followers on-line, a gathering in June the place you possibly can meet the DM staff and each other, ask questions of Matthew and GG, and share tales. Particulars will observe. If the DMs have impressed you, guided you, or helped you in your religious journey, we invite you to assist us with a donation of any measurement. Nonetheless small or massive your present could also be, it makes a distinction, and we’re deeply grateful.
Could 12, 2026: On Gutting the Civil Rights Act & The Want for Religious Warriorhood (MF)
Matthew, and many people, are nonetheless reeling from the obscene SCOTUS choice to callously throw out the 1965 Voting Rights Act. As a substitute of working to make sure that “all women and men are created equal” and share “inalienable rights” —together with the suitable for all People to be represented pretty and for his or her vote to rely, they’re pissing on the graves of the numerous martyrs who fought for these rights. One wonders how justices have been seduced by lies and bribes to make the selections they’ve made. We should proceed the combat. Rabbi Heschel calls on all individuals to be prophets: To do justice is what God calls for of each particular person: it’s the supreme commandment….
Could 13, 2026: Transformation via Work (GG)
When Gianluigi Gugliermetto was first requested to return on board as a author of DMs, he was honored, however uncertain. His items fell extra within the enviornment of educating and main seminars, not writing. Nonetheless, having an intimate information of all of Matthew’s work, GG determined to present it a go. He tells us that making ready and sharpening every Meditation is actual work, and may be tiring and take longer than anticipated, but it surely has additionally offered a possibility for deep reflection. And for that, he’s grateful.
Could 14, 2026: A Threefold Collapse, and the Seek for a Method Ahead (GG)
Lately, GG listened to a lecture by Alessandro Colombo, a professor of worldwide relations. He was requested to talk by the three Jungian associations of Italy on the dissolution of the worldwide order as we have now recognized it. That is very well timed, as a result of greater than ever purchasers come to evaluation crammed with dread about “the tip.” Professor Colombo defined that a number of layers of order have collapsed. These are: the neocapitalist order, the post-WWII order (the UN, NATO, and so on.), and the Westphalian order (establishing the sovereignty of every state). All three orders have collapsed. Prior to now, when breaches occurred, disgrace helped deliver us again to a spot of stability. However now there may be little respect for worldwide regulation or democracy. Trump, he insists, is consultant of the ethical collapse of the Western-dominated world, not its trigger. The viewers appeared to be fairly shattered, not simply by the grim situation, however by the sensation that, for probably the most half, he was proper.
Could 15, 2026: Jesus, Christ, and a New World Order (GG)
GG, who has a Ph.D. in Faith, says: I can not assist however see that faith performed a really unfavourable position within the historical past of Europe and, by extension, what we name “the West.” Whereas our world appears to be shifting from democracy to fascism, a sure form of faith resurfaces. Shamelessly, some evangelicals use the title of Christ to justify conquest and horror. This, in fact, has historic precedent. GG asks, How might I then persuade any scholar of worldwide relations that faith, and extra particularly Christianity, might play a constructive position within the seek for a brand new world order? Maybe it will assist to remind those that early Christians insisted on the equal dignity of each human being. As an illustration, the Pauline communities that unfold in cities throughout the Mediterranean in the midst of the primary century included slaves and married ladies — with out their husbands! And Aquinas mentioned: “Christ teaches the dignity of human nature… and the total participation in Divinity.”
Could 16, 2026: Howard Thurman on Jesus, Resistance & a New World Order (MF)
In his two current DM’s, GG has lamented what a small position faith performs in Europe right now for these making an attempt to think about a extra simply future for humanity. He calls up the reminiscence of the crusades, inquisitions and spiritual wars in Europe. We might additionally add the genocide of Native People and the Jewish holocaust. However actions and people have chosen to withstand all alongside. Absolutely liberation theology is one nice pressure for the Good. And Gandhi mentioned that it was finding out the gospels that impressed the non-violent protest motion which helped overthrow the British empire’s colonialism. And, in fact, we even have the nice Civil Rights motion, which espoused the ideas of affection and non-violence. Howard Thurman mentioned: The notice of being a baby of God tends to stabilize the ego and ends in a brand new braveness, fearlessness, and energy. I’ve seen it occur repeatedly.
Banner picture: “One for all, all for one.” Photograph by Rineshkumar Ghirao on Unsplash
Associated Readings by Matthew Fox
Trump & The MAGA Motion as Anti-Christ
Sins of the Spirit, Blessings of the Flesh: Reworking Evil in Soul and Society
The Pope’s Warfare: Why Ratzinger’s Secret Campaign Has Imperiled the Church and How It Can Be Saved
Creation Spirituality: Liberating Presents for the Peoples of the Earth
Adam Bucko and Matthew Fox, Occupy Spirituality: A Radical Imaginative and prescient for a New Era
Meister Eckhart: A Mystic Warrior for Our Time
The Tao of Thomas Aquinas: Fierce Knowledge for Onerous Instances
A Spirituality Named Compassion: Uniting Mystical Consciousness with Social Justice
Charles Burack, ed., Matthew Fox: Important Writings on Creation Spirituality
