any thoughts group?..merle
>The Institute for Contemplative Practice > >Weekly Reflection for May 20, 2013 > > >"God is a consuming Fire. He alone can refine us like gold, and separate us >from the slag and dross of our selfish individualities to fuse us into this >wholeness of perfect unity that will reflect His own Triune Life forever." > >Thomas Merton. New Seeds of Contemplation. (New York: New Directions Books >1961) p. 70 > >Thought for the Day: As long as we do not permit His love to consume us >entirely and to unite us in Himself, the gold that is in us will be hidden by >the rock and dirt which keep us separate from one another. > >New Seeds of Contemplation: 70 > >Contemplative Pause: Throughout this week, pause, take a breath, and listen >with your heart. How is God's love consuming you? > > >The Institute for Contemplative Practice >[email protected] >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
