Lectio Divina: Shining Like The Sun (Thomas Merton’s Vision)

On March 18, 1958, on the corner of Fourth and Walnut in Louisville, Kentucky, Trappist Monk, Thomas Merton, had a vision. That vision was a profound realization of love for all people that changed his outlook on the world, his ministry and vocation. In this Lectio, we will contemplate Merton’s recollection of that vision as recorded in his book, “Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander” and reflect on the way his vision of our Oneness in God might also change the way we see our world and each other.

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Beautiful teaching. Much to reflect on here and return to. Thank you as always and Bless you Mark.☀️🌻✨

Merton's vision is really a universalist vision, and one of the touchstones of interfaith acceptance and dialog. This really cheered me up after a bad day.

Good to hear you again🙏this reading reminds us that is all starts with love..which is God, and His greatest command. The Holy Spirit shines forth from each and every one of us. May it be so🛐

This is a beautiful time of reflection and meditation on a deeply moving and personally resonant passage from Thomas Merton. Thank you Mark for your time and effort you give to provide these meditations to us.

Beautifully read and moving content
Certainly one to come back to
Thanks Mark
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