Category Archives: Today’s Contemplation

Be Free

Posted on October 12, 2020 by billtonnis

“Yet the fact remains that we are invited to forget ourselves on purpose, cast our awful solemnity to the winds and join in the general dance.” – Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation +++ Listen to my song “Love Will … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on October 9, 2020 by billtonnis

“If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, “thank you,” that would suffice.” – Meister Eckhart +++ Listen to my song “Give Praise and Thanks” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 111:1 I will praise the … Continue reading →

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Choose Compassion

Posted on October 8, 2020 by billtonnis

“To be risen with Christ means not only that one has a choice and that one may live by a higher law – the law of grace and love – but that one must do so.” – Thomas Merton +++ … Continue reading →

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Option for the Poor

Posted on October 7, 2020 by billtonnis

“Think what the world could look like if we took care of the poor even half as well as we do our bibles!” – Dorothy Day +++ Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking … Continue reading →

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Grace Happens

Posted on October 6, 2020 by billtonnis

“Most of us were taught that God would love us if and when we change. In fact, God loves you so that you can change.” – Richard Rohr +++ Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on October 5, 2020 by billtonnis

“Jesus lived and died in vain, if he did not teach us to regulate the whole life by the eternal law of love.” – Thomas Merton quoting Gandhi +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. … Continue reading →

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Alpha and the Omega

Posted on October 2, 2020 by billtonnis

“God comes to you disguised as your life.” – Paula D’Arcy +++ Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 139:7 Where can I go from your spirit? From your presence, where can I … Continue reading →

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Awestruck

Posted on October 1, 2020 by billtonnis

“The fullness of joy is to behold God in everything.” Julian of Norwich +++ Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 27:8 “Come,” says my heart, “seek his face”; your face, God, do … Continue reading →

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Now Is the Time

Posted on September 30, 2020 by billtonnis

“Worship of Jesus is rather harmless and risk-free; actually following Jesus changes everything.” – Richard Rohr +++ Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 9:59-60 To another Jesus said, “Follow me.” … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on September 29, 2020 by billtonnis

“To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “Give Praise and Thanks” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 138:1 I thank you, Lord, with all my heart; … Continue reading →

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