2012-02-14T20:52:00.000-08:00

To work out our own identity in God, which the Bible calls “working out our salvation,” is a labor that requires sacrifice and anguish, risk and many tears. It demands close attention to reality at every moment, and great fidelity to God as He reveals Himself, obscurely, in the mystery of each new situation. We do not know clearly beforehand what the result of this work will be…

Thomas Merton

New Seeds of Contemplation

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From the publisher:

If you read nothing else by Merton, read this. Personal, direct, and lucid, it contains some of his most challenging insights into the struggle to find an honest relationship with God and one’s fellow humans.

The book takes a compelling yet thoughtful look at a wide variety of spiritual themes, but is — like most of Merton’s writings — devoid of theorizing. A must for anyone who is ready to seriously reassess the reality and direction of his or her life. But beware: you will not emerge untouched.

Christ Church Deer Park Lenten Reading Study: New Seeds of Contemplation