Interior Integration for Catholics 169 St. Maximus the Confessor and Catholic Parts Work
Jul 7, 2025
Join licensed therapist Jerry Crete and Dr. Christian Amalu as they dive into the timeless wisdom of St. Maximus the Confessor. They explore fascinating ideas like how we are microcosms reflecting the cosmos and the role of love in human transformation. Discover the connection between internal virtues and ascetic practices that can lead to genuine change. The discussion also touches on harmonizing modern therapy with Catholic tradition, making ancient insights relevant for today's challenges.
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Human As Microcosm And Mediator
- St. Maximus teaches that each human is both microcosm and macrocosm, uniting material and spiritual natures.
- The body-soul union makes humans mediators between the visible and intelligible realms.
Maximus’s Life As Secretary, Monk, Confessor
- Jerry Crete recounts Maximus’s life: imperial secretary turned monk, exiled, mutilated for opposing monothelitism.
- He died in exile and earned the title “the Confessor” for suffering for orthodoxy.
Synthesis Focused On Incarnation And Love
- Maximus synthesizes Cappadocian, Evagrian, and Dionysian thought into a cohesive, incarnational theology.
- He emphasizes incarnation and love to bring theological ideas back to embodied practice.
