In this series of blog posts, Life lessons from a Trappist Monk, I share the wisdom of my late friend Brother Rene, who was a monk at the Abbey of Gethsemani for over fifty years. For many years we corresponded by letter, and here I share excerpts from his letters.…
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In this series of blog posts, Life lessons from a Trappist Monk, I share the wisdom of my late friend Brother Rene, who was a monk at the Abbey of Gethsemani for over fifty years. For many years we corresponded by letter, and here I share excerpts from his letters.…
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God only knows what the deepest meaning of your desire really is. Being Love, God can only answer you with Love to your ultimate joy. Have no fears or doubts. –excerpt from Brother Rene letter, dated April 2004 We are now at the end of Lent, and I know for…
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To be filled with Love is one thing, but it must also be given away continually. The more you give the more you get. Never let the ball stop with you. Make an effort to give love and to give love and to give love. Stop giving and it turns…
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Find out who God is and what you mean when you think of your concept of Him. Your concept will be very small (because He is above our thinking) but you will fill your heart with Awe and Wonder. Marvel at His Greatness, power, and mercy. All of this will…
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God’s desire is for all of us to use His Wisdom and His Love to relate and help each other. It is not a question of simply being passive while God does all the rest. He asks our active cooperation. –Brother Rene, excerpt from letter dated October 12, 2003 It…
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