Turning to Thomas Merton
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In this episode, Kirsten Oates and James Finley are in conversation about Jim’s approach to studying the mystics, how one might integrate their teachings into our daily lives, and most notably a background and sense of the mystic who is the focus of this first series, Thomas Merton. By the end of this episode you will have robust understanding of the life and work of Thomas Merton and his impact on James Finley.
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I was struck by Thomas Merton saying of social justice workers, not to focus on results. I am often too focused on results. I worry that if I did not get the "right" result, it was my failure to believe, to act, or to convince, when really, God is always doing that which I cannot see over a span of time I cannot fathom. What is failure to me, is a plan to God. I am going to hold on to this.