

Thomas Merton: Session 5
6 snips Apr 6, 2020
In this episode, James Finley explores Thomas Merton's contemplative prayer, emphasizing the importance of wordless communion and the fleeting nature of God's presence. He encourages sustained attentiveness and engages listeners in meditation and reflection. The episode concludes with a modified Lord's prayer and plans for future listener questions.
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Contemplative Prayer
- Reflective prayer opens into contemplative prayer.
- Contemplative prayer is explored in Merton's work.
Passivity in Contemplative Prayer
- Contemplative prayer is marked by passivity, an enrichment of experience.
- It's like receiving a gift of enriched awareness of God's presence.
Protecting Contemplative Prayer
- Avoid slipping into reflective consciousness during contemplative prayer.
- Actively protect the delicate immediacy of communion with God.