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— Thomas Merton"There is always a temptation to diddle around in the contemplative life, making itsy-bitsy statues."
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One of the strange laws of the contemplative life is that in it you do not sit down and solve problems: you bear with them until they somehow solve themselves. Or until life solves them for you.
— Thomas Merton
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Contemplative prayer [oración mental] in my opinion is nothing else than a close sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with him who we know loves us.
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