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Day 38. Thomas Merton, O.C.S.O.: Give it time

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Each day of Lent (minus Sundays) we'll bring you words of wisdom from spiritual guides.

38. Thomas Merton, O.C.S.O.: Give it time
If we really want prayer, we'll have to give it time. We must slow down to a human tempo and we'll begin to have time to listen. And as soon as we listen to what's going on, things will begin to take shape by themselves.

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