contemplation

“The incarnation is a lover’s quest. It’s God in search of us, God coming out, out of desire for us. For some reason, and who knows why, God finds us irresistable, absolutely beautiful, lovable. God wanted to share our life to the full. That’s the reason for the incarnation.” ~Fr. Eric Haarer

“No mud. No lotus.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh

“The prayer of quiet, then, is a little spark of the true love of Himself, which our Lord begins to enkindle in the soul; and His will is, that the soul should understand what this love is by the joy it brings.” ~St. Teresa of Avila

“Like billowing clouds, like the incessant gurgle of the brook, the longing of the spirit can never be stilled.” ~Hildegard of Bingen

“You want me to tell you why and in what measure God is to be loved. The reason for loving God is God himself, and the measure, is to love without measure.” ~Bernard of Clairvaux

“You put your plans ahead of God’s plans for you. That is why you have anxiety and fear.” ~Saint Paisios of Mt. Athos

“Faith reveals him to me and lets me know him as he is. I learned more by this means in a short time than I would learn in school in many years.” ~Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection

“Just as we prefer to wake up physically in a gradual, gentle, and unhurried way, the spiritual life may work best when it happens in a same slow manner. Take your time.” ~Carl McColman

“Joy is prayer – Joy is strength – Joy is love – Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.” ~Mother Teresa of Calcutta

“Be good, keep your feet dry, your eyes open, your heart at peace, and your soul in the joy of Christ.” ~Thomas Merton