That They May Be One

Grounded in the vision of Jesus, "That They May Be One" aims to foster unity within the body of Christ so that the love of God and the witness of Christ might be magnified in the world. These reflections contribute specifically to the common hope of Catholics and Protestants for "every kid, everywhere" to have an opportunity to know Jesus Christ and grow in their faith.

Showing posts with label Thomas Merton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thomas Merton. Show all posts
Monday, April 7, 2014

"Springing" into Selfhood

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As I sat down to pray this morning I was riveted by the singular song of a bird perched near my window. I had only closed my eyes for...
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Defined by the Center

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“Young Life has always defined itself by its center and not by its boundaries.” The words registered in my mind but their full impact w...
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Thursday, January 2, 2014

Let Your Life Speak

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Let your life speak . It’s an old Quaker saying and the title of Parker Palmer’s 1999 book that I’ve probably read five times and given...
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Merton on the Mass

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It isn’t very difficult to see that Merton has something quite pointed to say in this story (see my last post on The Art of Mi...
Monday, March 4, 2013

The Art of Missing the Forest For the Trees

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Thomas Merton, one of my favorite spiritual figures, once told a true story: A young priest was sent to preach one Sunday i...
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

At the Corner of Fourth and Walnut

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It’s a famous address.   Do you recognize it?   It was that place that a young Catholic monk named Thomas Merton rea...
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