The Creation Spirituality Lineage Calling All Social and Environmental Activists, Mystic Explorers, Justice Makers, Cosmic Thinkers, Earth Keepers Daily Meditations with Matthew Fox |
Evidence of Divinity Visiting the Earth: Humans at Work 12/28/2023 |
In yesterday’s DM we asked the questions: Is there evidence that God truly visits the Earth? and Do you sense that the essence, powers and activity of humans have become divinized? and What are those times? |
The evidence needs to come from from humanity itself. Unfortunately, human history is often less than edifying, less a story of love, justice and compassion, all attributes of Divinity dwelling in humans and human affairs. History seems to be more visited by wars and |
Short biography of Florence Nightingale, “Angel of the Crimea,” who singlehandedly established the modern field of nursing. HISTORY |
acts of alienation—including wars among ourselves and current wars against Mother Earth herself than with evident movements of compassion, the divine attribute par excellence. But let us look deeper. Wherever there is holiness there is God at work, there is Spirit inspiring, there is courage
and expansion of heart, there is Joy, a divine attribute, Generosity, Beauty, Diligence, Sacrifice in working for justice and healing. Such things are happening in the world alongside the dark messages that make daily headlines. |
Short profile of Kenyan Nobel medalist Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement, which has planted over 40 million trees and trained over 30,000 women in income-generating forest-restoring work. | One finds it in parents who sacrifice for their children, in friends, spouses and lovers who sacrifice for one another. In children who sacrifice for their aging parents. And in society’s efforts at education-to train health care workers, first responders, teachers, engineers, etc. |
Farmers providing food for our tables and so many other workers trying to give to the whole, the community, the common good. Even some politicians qualify as workers for the common good. |
There are scientists seeking to know our bodies better in order to heal diseases or exploring the universe more fully to instruct us on who we are and where we dwell as a species. There are carpenters and builders and and computer nerds bringing their skills to bear on sharing information more fully and communicating more broadly. |
Erick Hoopes, artist and healer, fatally injured while building a spiritual center in Florida. Photo from the Hoopes family collection, published with permission. |
Yes, humans engaged in good work are humans engaged in the sharing of grace, where the essence, powers and activity of humans become divinized. To be continued. |
See Matthew Fox, The Reinvention of Work. See also Fox, Creativity: Where the Divine and Human Meet.
Banner Image: "It Ain't Much, But It's Honest Work." American farmer David Brandt, known for
working on sustainable agriculture techniques, specifically no-till farming and cover crops. Outside of the agriculture field, he was known on the internet for being the face of the "Honest Work" meme. Wikimedia Commons.
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Queries for Contemplation How does your work, both inner and outer, share grace and thereby participate in the divinizing of
humanity’s essence, powers and activities? |
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The Reinvention of Work: A New Vision of Livelihood For Our Time
Thomas Aquinas said, “To live well is to work well,” and in this bold call for the revitalization of daily work, Fox shares his vision of a world
where our personal and professional lives are celebrated in harmony–a world where the self is not sacrificed for a job but is sanctified by authentic “soul work.”
“Fox approaches the level of poetry in describing the reciprocity that must be present between one’s inner and outer work…[A]n important road map to social change.” ~~ National Catholic Reporter
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Creativity: Where the Divine and Human Meet
Because creativity is the key to both our genius and beauty as a species but also to our capacity for evil, we need to teach creativity and to teach ways of steering this God-like power in
directions that promote love of life (biophilia) and not love of death (necrophilia). Pushing well beyond the bounds of conventional Christian doctrine, Fox’s focus on creativity attempts nothing less than to shape a new ethic.
“Matt Fox is a pilgrim who seeks a path into the church of tomorrow. Countless numbers will be happy to follow his lead.” –Bishop John Shelby Spong, author, Rescuing
the Bible from Fundamentalism, Living in Sin |
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In the Beginning There Was Joy: A Cosmic Celebration for Kids of All Ages
The first book in the Father Fox’s Fantastical Fables series tells the story of the big bang and how humans fit into the awesome, fantastical, cosmic picture! With artwork curated from illustrators around the world, this book expresses the joy and wonder of all peoples and cultures, planting seeds of respect, cooperation and hope to work together for the healing of our planet. "Matthew Fox does it again, here for our young ones, who so need a positive, cosmic vision to thrive, or even survive, in a sad time." - Father Richard Rohr, Author of The Universal Christ "Matthew Fox offers a resounding
affirmation of what our souls have always suspected: we are made for joy." - Mirabai Starr, Author of God of Love and Wild Mercy Receive a 20% discount when you buy this and one other book from Matthew Fox’s store! Use Promo Code 20% at
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Hunger for Wholeness:
What is Wholeness in the Midst of Crisis with Matthew Fox (Part 1) In the midst of increased violence between Israel and Palestine, Ilia Delio and theologian Matthew Fox discuss the state of the world today and how to have courage in Part 1 of their conversation. Ilia and Matt discuss his mentor, Marie Dominique Chenu, the influence of liberation theology
on social justice in the church today, and what can still be learned.
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