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Marie Balmary is a psychoanalyst and the author of numerous works in which she focuses on the study of the Bible. For several decades, in addition to her therapeutic practice, she has offered a rereading of the Bible by going to the most original versions of the holy texts. Marie Balmary offers a new perspective on the texts that have guided entire centuries of our religious, spiritual and social history. Her contribution is enriched by her knowledge of Greek and Hebrew, the sharing of her work with groups of readers, the exploration of Greek mythology whose influence continues to be so important, and her practice of psychoanalysis. As she writes in This Place in Us That We Do Not Know, the work she has just published, "I went to seek divine truth in the only place where it can be found: in the hearts of men". And it is true that Marie Balmary's approach, supported by considerable rereading work, offers a profound renewal of our understanding of the holy texts. In this return to the texts as close as possible to their literal meanings, Marie Balmary is one of those who allow us to rediscover a divine word that is from all times, and which is also particularly adapted to our time. A common point with Annick de Souzenelle, mentioned during this episode, during which Marie Balmary explains how their works are similar and different. With Marie Balmary, we revisit certain scenes as well-known as the Wedding at Cana, the Washing of the Feet, or the meeting with the adulterous woman. She also focuses on the mystery of the couple Joseph and Mary. And we discover, thanks to a more exact translation, meanings that are sometimes as unexpected as they are overwhelming and even comforting. Marie Balmary reveals how her entire approach allowed her to rediscover a Christianity well-founded on the gospel. She also says how the discovery of Judaism was decisive in her approach. With Marie Balmary, we enter the heart of the greatest mystery, the one that, according to her, is tied and untied in the relationship: that of the Father to the Son, like that between the gift and the reception of the gift. This place of "I don't know" which remains mysterious, which she sketches with great gentleness, depth and peace... To read This place in us that we do not know, the book by Marie Balmary: https://www.albin-michel.fr/ce-lieu-e... ___________________ IN THE HOPE OF GIFTS In recent days, the reception of donations from you has been significantly reduced. Is it because we have not asked enough, or not asked well? Thinking that it is easy to give is wrong. Thinking that it is easy to ask is also wrong. To give, you must first want to and, above all, be able to. We know that this is not always easy. We measure it by the amounts of certain gifts that we receive. Sometimes, they are more symbolic than high. These are gifts that always make us think of the two coins given by the widow in the Gospel who moved Jesus so much (Mk 12:42). To ask, you have to know how to do it. Our world has accustomed us to looking with doubt or distrust at gratuity. The consequence is that it is not always easy to ask. The fear that the request will be poorly received, or that it will be scorned, always lurks in our unconscious. However, the adventure of Zeteo, which is about to complete its fifth year, offers one example among many others that gratuity is possible, and that it is not in vain to hope for the generosity of donors. When it was launched, Zeteo's challenge was to rely entirely on gratuity: All our content has always been accessible free of charge. And we hope that it will always be. Today, we can say that this experience is truly that of everyday life. We would even like to say that it is that of the present moment. Because until now, donations have always covered our costs, but rarely beyond that. It is undoubtedly a coquetry or a delicacy of providence, which ensures that we are kept in permanent humility. Nothing is ever acquired. While our challenge is renewed every week. This is why we call on those among you who can help us to do it now. There is no worry on our side. Confidence is always the same. It is nourished by all the past generosity, by all the messages received, by the quality of the testimonies that we broadcast with so much joy and even impatience each week, as well as by the ever-increasing audiences (we will tell you about it soon) To make a donation: To our HelloAsso account: https://www.helloasso.com/association... To our Paypal account: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted...