Christ is born to us today, in order that he may appear to the whole world through us.
Thomas MertonTo worship our false selves is to worship nothing. And the worship of nothing is hell.
Thomas MertonYou are certainly one of the joys of life for all who have ever come within a mile of you.
Thomas MertonA gentle sense of humor will be alert to detect anything that savors of a pious 'act' on the part of the penitent.
Thomas Merton