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Biography
His father taught mathematics.
Maréchal joined the Jesuits in 1895 and after a doctorate in biology at Leuven (1905) he first specialized in experimental psychology, spending some time in Munich with Wilhelm Wundt (1911). Until the end of his life Maréchal would say that his real interest was more in psychology than in philosophy.
Under the influence of the encycliek AEterni Patris (4 Aug. 1879) of Pope Leo XIII, who wished to to revitalize the theology of St. Thomas Aquinas (Thomism), he started studying in depth the works of Aquinas, along with the works of other scholastic thinkers, comparing them to modern philosophers and scientists like Henri Poincaré and Henri Bergson. From this, and in particular from Kant’s transcendental idealism, emerged a new and more dynamic Thomism, recapturing the union of "act and power" in Aquinas.
Between 1924 and 1937 he wrote "Etudes sur la psychologie des mystiques" (Studies in the Psychology of the Mystics), writing about mystical experiences in all cultures.
He recognised three stages in Christian mysticism: (1) the gradual integration of the ego under the mastery of the idea of a personal God according to a program of prayer and asceticism, (2) a transcendent revelation of God to the soul experienced as ecstatic contact or union, frequently with a suspension of the senses, and (3) a kind of readjustment of the soul’s faculties by which it regains contact with creatures “under the immediate and perceptible influence of God present and acting in the soul” . This final stage, must prevent that mysticism and asceticism result in a selfish flight from the world and an avoidance of moral responsibility.
Until his death on 11 December 1944 he taught philosophy and experimental psychology at the Jesuit House of Studies in Leuven.
Père Joseph Maréchal as a Projector 6/3 in Human Design
Père Joseph Maréchal is a Projector in Human Design – a non-energy type designed to guide and direct others. Projectors make up about 20% of humanity and have a special gift for recognizing and directing the energies and talents of others.
The Projector's strategy is to wait for the right, respectful invitation before contributing their guidance. Without an invitation, the Projector's wisdom is often unrecognized or even rejected.
When Père Joseph Maréchal lives in alignment with their design, they experience success and recognition. The Projector's not-self theme is bitterness – a sign that their wisdom and guidance isn't being valued.
Père Joseph Maréchal has Splenic Authority – a spontaneous, intuitive authority. The Spleen speaks softly and only once, in the moment. It manifests as instinctive knowing, a subtle body signal that immediately recognizes what is healthy and safe. Those with this authority must learn to trust the first impulse.
Père Joseph Maréchal carries the profile 6/3 – Role Model / Martyr. The 6th line represents the Role Model: a life path in three phases – first experimenting (until ~30), then observing from the "roof" (until ~50), and finally authentically embodying the role model. The 3rd line represents the Experimenter: learning through trial and error, embracing life as a practical experiment and growing wise through experience.
The incarnation cross "Left Angle Cross of Demands 1" describes the overarching life purpose and direction of Père Joseph Maréchal in Human Design. It consists of the four gate activations of Sun and Earth (personality and design) and only becomes felt when one lives their strategy and authority.
The definition of Père Joseph is: Single Definition.
Père Joseph has 3 defined centers (G Center, Throat Center and Splenic Center) and 6 open centers (Head Center, Ajna Center, Heart Center, Sacral Center, Emotional Center and Root Center).
Père Joseph's channels are distributed across: Collective (Verstehen): 2 channels. The collective emphasis points to sharing experiences and knowledge with the community.
2 Defined Channels
Incarnation Cross - Left Angle Cross of Demands 1
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Human Design Profile
- Type
- Projector
- Authority
- Splenic Authority
- Profile
- 6/3 - Role Model / Martyr
- Definition
- Single Definition
- Incarnation Cross
- Left Angle Cross of Demands 1
- Date of Birth
- 01.07.1878 11:00
- Place of Birth
- Charleroi, Belgium
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