Eugen Drewermann
Gianluigi Gugliermetto
September 11, 2026
Eugen Drewermann is a Jungian scholar and analyst as well as a brilliant academic theologian. He is known for his interpretation of the Bible from
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Hildegard as a Psychologist
Gianluigi Gugliermetto
August 22, 2026
Medieval medicine — and ancient medicine through it — heavily influenced Hildegard of Bingen’s own medical and psychological knowledge. It is very interesting, however, to
Hildegard as a Theologian
Gianluigi Gugliermetto
August 21, 2026
Even though she was an abbess, not a simple nun, Hildegard of Bingen (1098 – 1179) had to be very careful when she, as a
Losing Oneself in Ritual
Gianluigi Gugliermetto
July 25, 2026
A very important sub-theme has emerged this week in my discussion of the theme of ritual. This theme is represented by the relations between the
Silence
Gianluigi Gugliermetto
February 6, 2026
Silence and silent meditation are amongst the most precious human activities. They are enjoyed in all cultures and religions, though at times they are treated
A Great Book from 2025 on a Great Spiritual Teacher—Otto Rank
Matthew Fox
January 3, 2026
With one year ending and another dawning, it is customary to reflect on the outgoing year. One sees articles, for example, on “the best movies
A Second Story on Healing Acedia and Depression Sans Pills
Matthew Fox
May 10, 2023
We are meditating on touching our Joy in spite of darkness and times of acedia. I offer a second concrete story here. One Fall semester I
A Story of Healing Acedia and Depression Sans Pills
Matthew Fox
May 9, 2023
Yesterday I responded to a letter from a psychologist who did not like my naming acedia and depression as a spiritual issue. The suggestion was that
