What if the darkness enveloping our world could become a doorway to deeper meaning, spiritual awakening, and a renewed sense of purpose?
And what if you could meet these turbulent times without giving in to despair — remaining grounded, authentic, and even joyful while discovering a deeper source of courage and inner strength?
In this free online event, spiritual pioneer and prolific author Matthew Fox will explore the wisdom of St. John of the Cross, the 16th-century Spanish mystic who was kidnapped, tortured, and imprisoned by members of his own religious order. From the depths of this ordeal emerged his enduring vision of the “Dark Night of the Soul” — a spiritual journey through suffering toward transformation and new life.
Matthew will reveal how we are now living through a triple Dark Night — one affecting Mother Earth, global politics, and our individual souls — and why acknowledging these converging crises may be the first step toward transforming them.
Rather than denying the darkness or allowing it to consume us, we can learn to face it consciously, discover what it is asking of us, and find the courage to move through it with greater awareness and purpose.
As one of the foremost mystical scholars of our time, Matthew offers guidance on how we can rise to meet the uncertainties of this era with compassion and creativity.
Drawing on his deep scholarship in mysticism and spirituality, Matthew will show you how the wisdom of the great mystics, artists, and thinkers of the past can illuminate a path forward. The Greek word apocalypse, after all, also means revelation — suggesting that even amid profound upheaval, new vision and new possibilities can emerge.
During the hour, Matthew will read and reflect on St. John’s “Dark Night of the Soul” poem, written after his escape from imprisonment. You'll discover how St. John transformed an experience of unimaginable suffering into a holy night of grace, revelation, and spiritual rebirth — and how his insights can help you navigate the challenges of your own life.
Join Matthew and discover how to move beyond helplessness into moral agency, cultivating the compassion, creativity, and new moral imagination needed to meet this moment in history — and perhaps even help bring a more hopeful world into being.
