It is a abstract of the earlier week’s every 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 instructing by Matthew Fox. Thanks in your loyal readership.
Might 25, 2026: The Newest Information from the Thrilling Religious Journey of Andrew Harvey (MF)
Final 12 months, Matthew Fox shared the information about non secular compadre, Andrew Harvey, champion of the Divine Female and creator of the e book, The Return of the Mom. Andrew’s condominium had burned down, ensuing within the lack of his beloved cat companion and all his books. Lately, Andrew despatched out an replace. He stated: As a lot of my dwelling base is now in Kashmir. Kashmir for me, is the house of my soul and I’ve come right here to not retreat, however…to have the ability to pour myself out to be of the deepest assist I can in our excruciatingly harmful world.…I’ve simply been given a Lifetime Achievement Award by Broughton Corridor in England and was requested to do a one-minute video to crystalize my imaginative and prescient of the long run. Beneath is the primary video he’s accomplished “from the guts of his new life.”
Might 26, 2026: Pentecost Season & Pope Leo’s Encyclical on AI (MF)
Pope Leo just lately launched a much-anticipated encyclical on AI. Its title? Magnifica humanitas, Magnificent Humanity. The subtitle? “On Safeguarding the Human Particular person within the Time of Synthetic Intelligence.” On the one hand, we’re a “magnificent” species; however, we’re a hazard to ourselves and others and have to safeguard ourselves from our innovations. The “widespread good” is every little thing. Will the superb capability of AI be used for the widespread good or the widespread demise? Pentecost within the Jewish custom was a celebration of the harvest and first fruits. For Christians, it’s a celebration of the outpouring of spirit, as foretold in Acts, 2:17-18. Their little children shall prophesy, your younger males shall see visions, your previous males shall dream desires. On this encyclical, Pope Leo is asserting a prophetic promise for the sake of the widespread good. Pope Leo tells us that the human particular person is an finish, not a method and the financial order should stay subordinate to human dignity and the widespread good.*
Might 27, 2026: New Monasticism and Religious Counseling (GG)
Gianluigi Gugliermetto tells us that monastic life is just not abstruse or tough, neither is it reserved for individuals who make solemn vows in entrance of a spiritual meeting. It’s about simplification of 1’s way of life, retaining the exterior chattering and noise at a minimal, and mindfulness. Listed below are a number of the tenets that are necessary to GG within the context of non secular counseling: *Every particular person holds a novel mild. *The deeper which means of life have to be sought with perseverance and diligence. *Wounds and difficulties are gateways to our reality. *Every day life is the sacred floor of non secular development. *Religious counseling is a human encounter, not a doctrine. *Being true to 1’s soul is the true non secular path.
Might 28, 2026: Religious Counseling, Creation Spirituality Type (GG)
GG tells us that he finds non secular counseling an important non secular journey. He thinks of it as “good work” within the sense articulated by Matthew in his groundbreaking e book The Reinvention of Work. Creation Spirituality, says GG, is among the finest environments through which to observe the artwork of non secular counseling as a result of it was created with the said intention of clearing the bottom from inappropriate guilt, sexual repression, and extreme idealization, which have dominated Catholic spirituality for the final 500 years. The principle precept guiding GG’s strategy to non secular counseling was given by Matthew on ordination day, when he preached about being “a midwife to midwives.” Matthew stated {that a} true priest is aware of to be a midwife who helps individuals to turn out to be, in their very own approach, midwives to others.
Might 29, 2026: Know Thyself in Religious Counseling (GG)
Jungian analyst and scholar of faith, Antonio Dorella, has paired the 4 paths of Creation Spirituality with the 4 psychological features of C.G. Jung. GG likes it a lot, that he used it as the premise of his personal e book on Matthew Fox and Jung. By way of Positiva (Sensation), By way of Negativa (Feeling), By way of Creativa (Instinct), and By way of Transformativa (Pondering). GG finds this scheme helpful as a result of one of many major points that must be labored out in counseling is a up to date model of the previous adage “Know Thyself.” Following Matthew’s lead, GG prefers to start every session with a brand new consumer affirming the By way of Positiva, moderately than starting with an inventory of issues (the By way of Negativa). GG proclaims that any type of counseling or remedy that doesn’t reinforce a wholesome sense of the ego is certain to fail. Please observe: In case you are concerned with a free 30-minutes exploratory session of Religious Counseling with Gianluigi, it’s possible you’ll contact him by writing on to him at gianluigi@misticaevolutiva.it
Might 30, 2026: Some Highlights from Pope Leo’s New Encyclical (MF)
As talked about in Tuesday’s DM, an important emphasis on the dignity and rights of the person programs by the pope’s encyclical, “Magnificent Humanity.” And notably, the phrase “the widespread good” is invoked 72 instances! Matthew was additionally more than happy to see the pope refernce the time period “authentic goodness,” which is an identical to “authentic blessing.” Says Pope Leo: “Creation bears the imprint of an authentic goodness that our human outlook should protect, domesticate and convey to fulfilment.” The pope additionally celebrates variety, saying that reality doesn’t “concern variety, however as a substitute welcomes and guides it.” He criticizes the church on a number of events, requires an “examination of conscience for the church,” and asks for pardon for the lateness with which it condemned slavery.* (Not till the late 19th century beneath Pope Leo XIII!) To be continued.
*Pope Leo, Magnifica Humanitas
Giving and receiving counsel. Picture by Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 on Unsplash
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Christian Mystics: 365 Readings & Meditations
Authentic Blessing: A Primer in Creation Spirituality
A New Reformation: Creation Spirituality & The Transformation of Christianity
Sins of the Spirit, Blessings of the Flesh: Remodeling Evil in Soul and Society
The Hidden Spirituality of Males: Ten Metaphors to Awaken the Sacred Masculine
The Reinvention of Work: A New Imaginative and prescient of Livelihood For Our Time
