Interior Integration for Catholics 167 Early Church Fathers and Catholic Parts Work
Jun 2, 2025
Dr. Gerry Crete, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Dr. Christian Amalu, a postdoctoral fellow focused on trauma and attachment, delve into the Early Church Fathers and their insights into the human psyche. They explore St. Evagrius’ concept of the 'Christ-self' versus a 'legion of other selves' and discuss how allegory and metaphor illuminate our inner complexity. By connecting Greek and Hebrew philosophies, they highlight the Fathers as pioneers in integrating faith and psychology, offering practical prayer techniques for inner integration.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Unity As The Goal Of Interior Life
- St. Ignatius frames Christian growth as moving from division toward an undivided heart of love.
- The fathers consistently pair multiplicity with a call to inner unity as the goal of sanctity.
Christ-Self Versus Legion Of Selves
- Evagrius describes a
Linking IFS Self To The Christ-Self
- 'Christ-self' language ties IFS's Self to the Christian call to be another Christ.
- Patristic theologies of indwelling Christ give theological depth to parts-work's healing Self.
