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of 4/02-06/2024:
Reflections on Resurrection 04/07/2024 |
April 2, 2024: Resurrection Appearance Stories Yesterday & Today
Matthew was visiting a rabbi friend who is dying. The rabbi brought up the subject of resurrection. Matthew reminded him that “Resurrection is a Jewish idea that was in hot debate in the first century.” Jesus espoused the concept of resurrection. Matthew shared Aquinas’s teachings on the “first” and “second” Resurrection and how the heart of the Resurrection story is the appearances that occurred. Christ is said to have appeared to all the disciples
and also to “500” others. Matthew also shared the story of a non-religious Chinese American friend. A few months after his mother died, she appeared to him, stood at the end of his bed and shared a conversation. Tears come to this man’s eyes every time he tells the story. Matthew says that in places where he has spoken, 80-85% report having had similar experiences! |
The resurrected Christ and his disciples on the road to Emmaus. Painting by Jan Wildens.Wikimedia Commons |
April 3, 2024: Resurrection Appearances: The Heart of the Resurrection Story
Matthew reflects on New Testament scholar Bruce Chilton’s recent book on Resurrection Logic: How Jesus’ First Followers Believed God Raised Him from the Dead.* He criticizes fundamentalist Christianity for its obsession with the
empty tomb while they largely ignore “the substance of the claims of Jesus’ disciples, that they encountered him after his death.” Says Chilton: What is witnessed, in one way or another in all the texts—however they are presented—is the awareness that Jesus is alive after his public execution. April 4, 2024: The Resurrection Story & the Transformation of Human Nature
We continue our reflections on Bruce Chilton’s book Resurrection Logic. Chilton says that the resurrected
Jesus…insisted that his teaching should be used to call new disciples and seek out new meanings in Scripture by means of Spirit…. Rather than focusing overly much on Jesus’s death, consider what happened after his crucifixion. Jesus, alive after death, was “the kingdom of God revealing itself.” Thus, “Jesus became an agent of greater change than when he was alive.” Chilton summarizes: “Resurrection implies that human nature itself has been transformed.” |
Three from a series of windows showing the life of St. Tabitha (Dorcas), a “woman full of good works” who fell ill, died, was raised from the dead by St. Peter, and subsequently honored with the title of “disciple.” (Acts 9:36-43) Melton Mowbray, St Mary’s church, Vestry window detail. Photo by Jenny on Flickr. |
April 5, 2024: Human Transformation, Emmaus & Efforts to Feed the Starving in Gaza
One of the powerful appearances of Jesus after his death happened on the road to Emmaus when two men were
discussing the events of His death. Jesus joined them incognito. This seeming stranger amazed the two men with his insights, but it wasn’t until they got to their destination and broke bread together that they realized: This was Jesus! Here was the Last Supper reenacted with the words, “Do this in memory of me.” One can see in this appearance story the origins of what has come to be called the “Eucharist.” Love and the sacredness of eating takes on special meaning at this time when
untransformed humanity is carrying on an immoral war in Gaza and especially when the Israeli military, by all accounts, purposely blew up cars carrying people from World Central KItchen, an organization devoted to feeding people in distress. April 6, 2024: Jose Andres: Wisdom & Hope for a Transformed Humanity
Jose Andres is founder of World Central Kitchen and a well-known chef. He knew and worked alongside the seven people who were trying to
relieve starvation in Gaza and were blown up by the Israeli army on Monday. In a moving and powerful article in the New York Times, Jose says that the work of the murdered food workers “was based on the simple belief that food is a universal human right.” He also declared: “Food is not a weapon of war.” And, “Israel is better than the way this war is being waged.” He said, “After the worst terrorist attack in its history, it’s time for the best of Israel to show up.” |
“Young Israelis refuse to participate in Gaza ‘genocide’” TRT World |
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Stations of the Cosmic Christ
By Matthew Fox and Bishop Marc Andrus.
This is a book of meditations on the Cosmic Christ, accompanying the images of
16 wonderful clay tablets by Javier Ullrrich Lemus and M.C. Richards. Together, these images and meditations go far beyond the traditional Stations of the Cross to inspire a spirit awakening and understanding of the cosmic Christ Consciousness, Buddha consciousness, and consciousness of the image of God in all beings, so needed in our times.
“A divinely inspired book that must be read by every human being devoted to
spiritual and global survival. It is cosmically brilliant.” — Caroline Myss, author of Anatomy of the Spirit |
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The Tao of Thomas Aquinas: Fierce Wisdom for Hard Times
A stunning spiritual handbook drawn from the substantive teachings of Aquinas’ mystical/prophetic genius, offering a sublime roadmap for spirituality and
action.
Foreword by Ilia Delio.
“What a wonderful book! Only Matt Fox could bring to life the wisdom and brilliance of Aquinas with so much creativity. The Tao of Thomas Aquinas is a masterpiece.”
–Caroline Myss, author
of Anatomy of the Spirit |
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A Spirituality Named Compassion: Uniting Mystical Awareness with Social Justice
In A Spirituality Named Compassion, Matthew Fox delivers a profound exploration of the
meaning and practice of compassion. Establishing a spirituality for the future that promises personal, social, and global healing, Fox marries mysticism with social justice, leading the way toward a gentler and more ecological spirituality and an acceptance of our interdependence which is the substratum of all compassionate activity.
“Well worth our deepest
consideration…Puts compassion into its proper focus after centuries of neglect.” –The Catholic Register |
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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. "This delicious book for children of all ages celebrates joy as the essential truth of
reality." - Andrew Harvey, Author of The Hope and Radical Regeneration "I absolutely LOVED reading this beautiful, creative, stirring story—a charming, whimsical, powerful, parable." -
Robert Holden, Author of Happiness NOW! and Higher Purpose Receive a 20% discount when you buy this and one other book from Matthew Fox’s store! Use Promo Code 20% at checkout. |
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Join Matthew Fox as he speaks on “The Deep Feminine and the Deep Masculine and their importance in elevating consciousness and healing our world” at the The Heart of Nature 7-Day Summit with Jane Fonda, Marianne Williamson, Paul Hawken, Nina Simons and over 30 leading experts, Tuesday-Monday, April 16-22. Register HERE. |
Join Matthew Fox as he discusses his book Sheer Joy: Conversations with Thomas Aquinas on Creation Spirituality in an Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, Thursday, April 18, 4:00-5:30 pm PT.
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HERE. Join Matthew Fox in a free online event hosted by the Shift Network: “Explore Compassion in Spirituality With Meister Eckhart’s Wisdom: Mystical Teachings for Renewal, Love & Forgiveness in Times of Turmoil.” Thursday, April 18, 5:30pm PT Register HERE. Join Matthew Fox as he speaks at a worship service and conducts a workshop to mark Earth Day 2024, hosted by Unity of Walnut Creek, CA, Sunday, April 21: 9:30am & 11:30am – Worship Service – Sermon. Earth Day, 2024: Preserving Things in the Good 1:30-3:00pm – Workshop – How the Earth Crisis of Our Time Can Move Humanity to Its Next Stage of Evolution Register HERE. Join Matthew Fox, Mariko Middleton, and Skylar Wilson of the Order of the Sacred Earth in a
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Join Matthew Fox as he discusses his book with scientist Rupert Sheldrake, Natural Grace: Dialogues on Creation, Darkness and the Soul in Spirituality and Science in an Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, Thursday, May 16, 4:00-5:30 pm PT.
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Creation Spirituality Conversations |
Ilia Delio and theologian Matthew Fox pick up on their conversation about the viability of contemporary religious institutions in an evolutionary world. They discuss death and resurrection—the enduring challenge of modern approaches to the subject and what we can learn from mystics, past generations and ancient peoples alike. To listen, click HERE. |
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