Merton Reflection for October 3rd 2011

Yet the "wilderness" of man's spirit is not yet totally hostile to all spiritual life. On the contrary, its silence is still a healing silence. He who tries to evade solitude and confrontation with the unknown God may eventually be destroyed in the meaningless chaotic atomized solitariness of mass society.

Merton, Thomas. Faith and Violence (Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame Press: 1968) 52

Thought for the Day

There is no real love of life unless it is oriented to the discovery of one's true, spiritual self, beyond and above the level of mere empirical individuality with its superficial enjoyments and fears.  
Faith and Violence: 112 

Contemplative Pause: Throughout this week, pause, take a breath, and listen with your heart. How are you experiencing your true self in the wilderness of your spirit?