The wound and the trauma always have a dual meaning. On one hand, they signify pain. On the other, they reveal a loving captivity: "my heart is wounded by love"... The meaning wounds, the meaning heals!

This book contains many crossroads. Here meet Theology, Psychology, and Psychoanalysis, Science, Pastoral Care, Worship—spaces that embrace both intellect and heart. And before us lies the challenge of their unity. Theory and Practice must hold hands in order to heal "the great wound, the human being".

We do Theology because we are wounded. We practice Pastoral Care because we are co-suffering. And through their humble service, our pain is healed. Sometimes because we gain access to redemptive meanings. Other times because our very brother becomes the meaning...

We are filled with words without substance. Unfortunately, many times theological reflection and pastoral practices are carried out insensitively! We do not suspect that beneath the words and concepts, the lives of others are struggling. Wounded by meaning, wounded for meaning...

The subtitle could equally be borrowed from Emily Dickinson: Surgeons should be careful when wielding the scalpel! Beneath their delicate cuts quakes the Wrongdoer – Life!