> > > >Weekly Reflection for July 30, 2012 > > >The mystical night is not mere night, absence of light. It is a night which is >sanctified by the presence of an invisible light (to which our visible, >sacramental fire burning in the spring night is only a witness.) The >brightness of the eternal light is so great that we cannot see it, and all >other lights become darkness by comparison with it. > >The New Man, (New York: Farrar, Straus, Giroux) 1961: 247 > > >Thought for the Day: This light shines in darkness, but unless God Himself >draws us out of the darkness, we are not enlightened by Him, even though He be >present. > >The New Man: 205 > > >Contemplative Pause: Throughout this week, pause, take a breath, and listen >with your heart. Where is the light shining through your moments of darkness? > > > > >Your gift helps The Merton Institute provide resources like these >reflections. Please consider making a gift - $35, $50, $100 . . . whatever >you can afford. > >Thanks for being a part of our contemplative living community! > >For information about happenings at the Institute, and thoughts for the day, > > >Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton > > >Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton is a small group resource >that is ideally suited for groups with four to ten members. Best described as >a tool for spiritual development, Bridges invites participants on a journey >toward spiritual transformation. > > > Cost: >$5.95 per booklet >Order online through the Institute's bookstore. >Join us for a retreat at Bethany Spring >Or Schedule Time Away! > >Located just a mile from the Abbey of Gethsemani, we offer a variety of >retreats including Bridges to Contemplative Living retreats which offer the >opportunity to reflect and dialogue on topics that lead to living more >contemplatively. > >Upcoming Retreats: > >August 3-5 Private Directed Retreat >August 24-26 Bridges to Contemplative Living Retreat >September 28-30 Bridges to Contemplative Living Facilitator > Retreat/Workshop > >Register now > >Bridges Facilitator Retreats available. Email Vanessa to receive an >application. > >The 2012 retreat schedule is available online > >Come away for a private retreat or bring a group! > >Request a retreat brochure. Register online. Contact us about scholarships >for center-sponsored retreats. > > >Call 502.549.8277 to schedule your time at Bethany Spring. > > > >The Merton Institute for Contemplative Living >[email protected] >www.mertoninstitute.org >Forward email > >This email was sent to [email protected] by [email protected] | >Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy >Policy. >The Merton Institute for Contemplative Living| 425 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.| >Louisville| KY| 40202
