Last week I read a post at Monastic Mumblings about the author preparing for a Novena — or a prayer vigil — for his brother who is very sick and in the hospital. He gives this quote from Thomas Merton : "We do not see the way that lies ahead of us. It seems dark, [...]
This week’s Monday’s Monk is another quote from the American Trappist Monk and author Thomas Merton. Merton once wrote: A life is either all spiritual or not spiritual at all. No man can serve two masters. Your life is shaped by the end you live for. You are made in the image of what you desire. [...]
Monastic Mumblings had a wonderful post last week with a quote from Thomas Merton, Trappist monk and author, about love. In his book Disputed Questions Merton wrote: What we are asked to do is to love; and this love itself will render both ourselves and our neighbor worthy if anything can. [...]
I am the pastor of Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Florence, SC. I have been a Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor for over 20 years. I'm married, with no children - but 3 dogs! I enjoy meeting people, reading, blogging, watching sports, and fishing -- among other things.
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Bill Hayes
