Merton: identity

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
    Commemoration of Thomas Merton, Monk, Spiritual Writer, 1968
Meditation:
    Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
    —1 John 4:8 (NIV)
Quotation:
    To say that I am made in the image of God is to say that love is the reason for my existence: for God is love. Love is my true identity. Selflessness is my true self. Love is my true character. Love is my name.
    ... Thomas Merton (1915-1968), Seeds of Contemplation, London: Hollis & Carter, 1949, New Directions. 1949, p. 46 (see the book)
    See also 1 John 4:8; Ex. 34:6-7; Ps. 86:5,15; 2 Cor. 13:11; Eph. 2:4-5; 1 John 1:5
Quiet time reflection:
    Lord, You are restoring Your image in Your people. CQOD    Blog    email    RSS
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