Turning to the Mystics with James Finley Thomas Merton: Session 6
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Apr 13, 2020 Thomas Merton, mystic, explores the purifying process necessary for union with God. They discuss Merton's perspective on meeting God in darkness and the challenges of starting on the path of contemplation. The speakers emphasize the transformative journey of love and vulnerability, and the purgative aspect of this journey. The chapter concludes with a recitation of the Lord's prayer and a thank you to the listeners.
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The Shift in Spiritual Questioning
- We initially seek answers to our spiritual questions, but the journey shifts.
- We realize God is asking the questions, and we don't understand them, leading to dependence on God.
Purgative Aspect of Transformation
- Deeper intimacy reveals glimpses of even greater depths, but reaching them requires vulnerability.
- This purgative process involves letting go of customary boundaries, revealing resistance.
The Universality of Transformation
- This transformative process applies to various pursuits, from poetry to service.
- It involves a deeper longing and letting go of hindrances to fulfill that longing.