The 67th Spirituality Week, held from 1 to 5 March at the Teresianum, was an intense period of reflection and “theology for all.” This year’s theme, ‘Seeing the Invisible: Pathways towards a Spirituality of the Image’, invited participants to look beyond what the eyes perceive and open themselves to a deeper understanding of the mystery of faith.
There was certainly no shortage of academic, theological and philosophical reflection throughout the week, but more pastoral contributions were also offered, bringing theological thought into dialogue with the practical life of the Church. Considerable attention was given to art, too – through reflections on the role of images and icons in the Christian tradition and a theatrical performance. Art is a space of genuine mystagogy. One day was dedicated to the Carmelite dimension, allowing for a deeper appreciation of the richness of our spiritual tradition.
The week was therefore a powerful occasion on which theology, art and spiritual life converged, in keeping with the “sapiential theology” championed by Popes Francis and Leo XIV. We came to understand that the great miracle lies not only in ‘seeing the invisible’, but also in learning to truly see what is visible – with the eyes of Christ.
As usual, the proceedings of the 67th Spirituality Week will be published in the Fiamma Viva collection from Edizioni OCD in autumn, but they can be viewed in advance at:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSAYQ55Ja8k1A9O87pjaFIB3ujemToH__&si=KoZPqVE1q1NL6V5s
