Juneteenth Day, 2026
Matthew Fox
June 19, 2026
Today is Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday so declared on June 19, 2021 under the Biden administration. Other titles for the day include
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Cage Matches, Real Manhood, Senatorial Debates in Texas
Matthew Fox
June 17, 2026
In Monday’s DM video, I shared some highlights from Robert Reich’s excellent article on “The Horrifying Truth About Trump’s Cage Match.” His thoughtful article talks
On Distractions, Gladiators & Corruption on the White House Lawn
Matthew Fox
June 16, 2026
In yesterday’s DM and video, we considered the very dubious historic watershed of the first trillionaire in human history. We also called for a re-do
Doxa, Glory, M.C. Richards: A Good Way to Start the Day
Matthew Fox
June 12, 2026
On a wall in my bedroom, there is a painting about four feet by five feet by my good friend, former co-worker, and faculty member,
Ritual: When self becomes Self Uniting to the Universe Awakening Joy
Matthew Fox
June 9, 2026
We ended Saturday’s DM with one of my favorite quotes from Teilhard de Chardin. It deserves our prolonged—and frequent— meditation: The cosmic sense must have been
Recovering Creation, Gratitude and Ritual
Matthew Fox
June 8, 2026
I was energized to read GG’s recent DMs (here, here, and here) about his workshop/retreat in Sardinia for 45 people who underwent rituals and other
Bernard Amadei’s Challenge to his Engineering Profession
Matthew Fox
June 3, 2026
Yesterday we meditated on Work and Spirituality. I was inspired to do so by several recent experiences including Pope Leo’s encyclical, the interaction with attendees
On Work and Spirituality
Matthew Fox
June 2, 2026
Pope Leo’s ambitious encyclical on “Magnificent Humanity” discusses work and its importance. I, of course, took up the same topic in my book, The Reinvention of
Some Highlights from Pope Leo’s New Encyclical
Matthew Fox
May 30, 2026
As I pointed out in Tuesday’s DM, a great emphasis on the dignity and rights of the individual courses through the pope’s encyclical, “Magnificent Humanity.”
Pentecost Season & Pope Leo’s Encyclical on AI
Matthew Fox
May 26, 2026
I write this on Monday morning, which is the day after the Feast of Pentecost for Christians and happens to be also the day of
