Os físicos e a medicina da alma no Orto do Esposo by Marisa das Neves Henriques

“…In Orto do Esposo, a book from the end of the XIVth century or from the beginning of the XVth century, that explores monastic spirituality, one can find several physicians, all of them having a special role, in part due to the close relation between the spheres of profane and sacred.Nevertheless, the priority is taking care of the ill soul, instead of worrying too much about body. …”
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Negotiating <i>Wasatiyyah</i>: Soft Securitization and Civic Activism in Ukraine by Oleg Yarosh

“…Specifically, it focuses on the Council of Ukrainian Muslims (CUM), formerly known as <i>Alraid</i>, and the Spiritual Administrations of Ukrainian Muslims <i>Ummah</i> (SAUM <i>Ummah</i>). …”
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Danser et être dansé by Maria Acselrad

“…Beyond the forces mobilised to determine who dances the most and dances best, another battle is at play in the spiritual domain. The caboclinhos are linked to Jurema, an Afro-indigenous religion that worships the caboclos (ancestral spirits of indigenous people, warriors and healers). …”
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Resilient religion: What good is religion for? by C.A.M. Hermans

“…The author starts with the claim that religion keeps alive, in thinking, the awareness of ultimate meaning (“truth”); in actions, the focus on human dignity and the common good, and, in the heart of man, the longing for fulfilling happiness, peace of heart, and love. As spiritual beings, human beings transcend the given towards the telos or purpose of life. …”
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The biblical view of humanity and the promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities: the call and mission of the church by P. White

“…This concern of the United Nations raises the question of the missional role of the church in addressing the spiritual, social and emotional needs of people with disabilities. …”
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Ecological Initiatives of the Global Catholic Climate Movement by Cecilia Dall’Oglio

“…There are three major dimensions describing how to bring Pope’s teaching to life: spiritual dimension, lifestyle dimension and public policy dimension. …”
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Voir et être vu du sommet : le cas de Needles Lookout dans « Sitting on Top of the World » de T.C. Boyle by Caroline Roussel

“…Boyle’s short story "Sitting on Top of the World"1 is a rewriting of the topos of the solitary mountain, which usually brings to mind a hermit-like style of life dedicated to the exploration of existential crises, and thus implying an ensuing spiritual quest, amidst the hardships of the wilderness. …”
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Maya Intimacy with the Mountains: Pilgrimage, Sacrifice and Existential Economy by Jan Kapusta

“…In so doing, I examine the native concept of the mountain not merely as a social or cultural representation, but as an expression of everyday lived experiences and existential relationships between people and the physical and spiritual world they inhabit. Finally, I argue that the experience of interaction, communication and intimacy between the Maya and their mountain deities can be best defined as a dynamic participation in the course of the world – an existential economy of ‘working the world’.…”
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Panorama of the sustainable development civilization by Antoni Skowroński

“…It also shows the necessity of the spiritual growth and changes of the material aims of the development into immaterial ones. …”
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SEKOLAH PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DI KABUPATEN GOWA DENGAN KONSEP ARSITEKTUR EKOLOGIS by Rasdyana Rasdyana, Sitti Aisyah Rahman

“…The problem of education in Indonesia tend to be oriented to the education-based hard skills (technical skills), which is more developed the intelligence quotient (IQ) or just smart in the intellectual sense, and reasoning alone, not combined with intensive development of the heart's intelligence, feelings, and emotions soft skill or ability as stated in emotional Intelligence (EQ) and spiritual Intelligence (SQ). The purpose of this report is to draw up a reference design that can be a guide in designing the School of Architecture concept Ecological effective and efficient hereinafter ready transformed into the physical design of the building program. …”
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Conrad's allegorical reading of 1 Samuel 14: an analysis of a sermon by Conrad of Saint George on the worthy reception of the blessed sacrament by Jos Huls

“…In this way the historical context falls away and the development of the spiritual path becomes central. This shows that the allegorical mode of reading has its own logic and cannot be dismissed as human fantasy. …”
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The vision of divine light in Saint Gregory Palamas's theology by F. T. Tomoioagă

“…The entire study in couched in the frame of a personal reflection over the type of spirituality fit for contemporary man – a contemplative one of a mystical type or a much more practical one, based on social virtues? …”
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The Art of Goodbye: Exploring Health Concerns by Lynda Spence

“…The condition and culture of the patient and family, religion, spirituality, education, occupation, social class, friends, and personal preferences can affect end-of-life care. …”
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The goal of maturity in Ephesians 4:13-16 by E. D. Mbennah

“… In this article, I argue that, in Ephesians 4:1-16, the author underscores spiritual maturity as the bridge between the new identity of the Christian (Eph. 1-3) and the moral code of the Christian life commensurate with the new identity (Eph. 4:17-6:20).1 I interpret Ephesians 4:13 to obtain the meaning of maturity. …”
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Great Expectations as a Pre-Postmodern Rewriting of The Odyssey? by Alain Jumeau

“…This may be an invitation to read Great Expectations not only as a spiritual odyssey for the Victorian Age, but as a pre-postmodern rewriting of one of the oldest literary masterpieces.…”
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"Under Ben Bulben" : la montagne chez W.B. Yeats ou la rencontre du moi et du Soi by Michel Dufour

“…Rooted in Irish mythology, and rising into a spiritualist ethereal world, the mountain conjoins different symbolic strata, allowing an intellectual and spiritual ascent. The article shows how, by drawing on multiple traditions and unifying them aesthetically into a complex symbol, the poet strives to embody the universal voice of the Self…”
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PSYCHOLOGICAL HANDLING OF FORMER DEVIAN WITH ISLAMIC EDUCATION AT PASURUAN METAL PESANTREN by Malikah Malikah

“…By using physical therapy (such as Wudu’, prayer, writing the Qur’an, and morning exercises) and spiritually (such as reading and memorising the Qur’an, dhikr assemblies, prayers, religious lectures, and taklim assemblies), former Devian can recover and return to her family and society as before.…”
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THE RENAISSANCE FRENCH PSALTER. (THE ROMANIAN VERSIFICATION OF THE PSALMS WITH HUGUENOT MELODIES. ON THE OCCASION OF CELEBRATING THE 450th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST FRENCH PSALTER,... by Anamaria Mădălina HOTORAN

“… The Renaissance French Psalter published by the Romanian Academy, addresses the ecclesiastic community as well as the academic one, by restoring a Christian heritage of great cultural and spiritual value. Celebrating 450 years since the first French Psalter (Le Psautier français) at Geneva (1562), the book represents the second Romanian version of the French Psalter, after the Psalter published in 1673 by Dosoftei, Bishop of Moldavia and it is the result of the work of 18 composers and poets and 13 scientific referents from Romania, France, Germany and USA, under the coordination of  Mircea Valeriu Diaconescu (composer, Germany), Ştefan Bratosin (Univ. …”
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God's Holy Spirit: a back-story from the Joseph narrative (Genesis 37-50) by Barbara Green

“… The story of Judah within the longer Joseph story (Genesis 37-50) provides an apt place for readers to discern the work of the Holy Spirit and what is recognized in spirituality as the work of discernment. The character goes from venal and crass to empathetic and self-giving, and the question is how the narrative shows evidence of that process. …”
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Coping Strategies of Family Members of Hospitalized Psychiatric Patients by Phyllis M. Eaton, Bertha L. Davis, Pamela V. Hammond, Esther H. Condon, Zina T. McGee

“…The common coping strategies used by family members were communicating with immediate family, acceptance of their situation, passive appraisal, avoidance, and spirituality. The family members also utilized resources and support systems, such as their immediate families, mental health care professionals, and their churches.…”
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