The Mysticism of Thomas Merton
<p>Firstly, it is important to establish that Fr. Louis (Thomas Merton) truly understood what Christian mysticism was. Contemplative prayer, according to Merton, is prayer “centered entirely on the presence of God.”</p>
<p>Saying again, elsewhere, “Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone — we find it with another.” During his early years as a monk, he remarked: “I must above all things avoid playing the “know myself” game, because if I do it will surely mean losing what little I can find of a path to God.” (Run to the Mountain).</p>
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