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THOMAS MERTON
Thomas Merton:
"America is discovering the contemplative life.
There are paradoxes in the history of Christian spirituality and not the least of them is the apparent contradiction in the way the Fathers and modern Popes have looked at the active and contemplative lives. Saint Augustine and Saint Greory lamented the "sterility" of contemplation, which was in itself, as they admitted, superior to action. Yet Pope Pius XI cameout in the constitution "Umbratilem" with the clear statement that the contemplative life was much more fruitful for the Church than the activity of teaching andpreaching."
- From Seven Story Mountain, a book I think every one could benefit from, especially young people looking for thier place, their vocation in life.
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