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Tag Archives: Thomas Merton
Freedom
“If you do not know the difference between pleasure and spiritual joy you have not yet begun to live.” – Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ … Continue reading
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Unearned Blessing
“Every breath we draw is a gift of God’s love; every moment of existence is a grace.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ 1 Corinthians 15:9-10 For I am the least … Continue reading
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Tagged blessing, calling, Christian, compassion, contemplation, conversion, grace, happiness, Jesus, love, meditation, mindfulness, restorative justice, Thomas Merton
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Main Motivation
“Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone – we find it with another.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ … Continue reading
Do Your Thing
“We are invited to forget ourselves on purpose, cast our awful solemnity to the wind, and join in the general Dance.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Romans 8:28 … Continue reading
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Come Together
“What we have to recover is our original unity.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “There Is Three” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there … Continue reading
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Conduits of Compassion
“Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “There Is Three” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 10:7 “As you go, make this … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, compassion, contemplation, happiness, healing, heaven, Jesus, love, meditation, mindfulness, peace, presence, service, Thomas Merton
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Awaken
“There is no way of telling people that they are all walking around shining like the sun.” – Thomas Merton +++ As part of the following reflection, listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. … Continue reading
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Tagged compassion, contemplation, evolution, God, Jesus, love, meditation, mindfulness, peace, Prodigal Son, Thomas Merton, true self
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Awaken
The Sacred is everywhere. +++ Begin your reflection by listening to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Please consider purchasing my songs on Amazon Music by clicking HERE. Thank you! +++ Psalm 27:8 “Come,” … Continue reading
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