There is a false humility which thinks it is pride to desire the highest greatness-the perfection of contemplation, the summit of mystical union with God. This is one of the biggest illusions in the spiritual life because it is only in this greatness, only in this exalted union, that we can achieve perfect humility.
-----------From, Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton
The closer I come to Christ, the more I realize the distance that I still have to go to be united with Him. But, it is a healthy thing to WANT to be a spiritual giant. 'Only 1 Holy Spirit' is not far from the Kingdom when she tells us that she will be on the wall at St. Tim's some day. It is a good, and pious thing to want to be a saint.
May our generous God rain down his grace upon us so that we may desire what he wants for our lives and so that we may have the endurance to reach the summit of 'mystical union with God'.
Peace Sisters...
Lord help us to remember we are all called to be Saints. Help us to draw nearer to your Sacred Heart, to know your Divine Mercy, to Thirst for you as you thirst for us & to proclaim, Jesus I Trust In You!
ReplyDeleteFrom Thomas Merton again: 'Christ forms Himself by grace and faith in the souls of all who love Him, and at the same time He draws them all together in Himself to make them One in Him."
DeleteSaints in Heaven pray for us!