~~Writings in Time of War, p. 111
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Spirituality: Teilhard de Chardin
It happens sometimes that someone who is pure of heart will discern in oneself, besides the happiness which brings peace to one’s individual desires and affections, a quite special joy, springing from a source outside oneself, which enfolds him/her in an immeasurable sense of well being. This is the flowing back into oneself diminutive personality of the new glow of health which Christ through his Incarnation has infused into humanity as a whole: in him, souls are gladdened with a feeling of warmth, for now they can live in communion with one another. They see with amazement that the monstrous multitude of human kind forms but one heart and one soul, indistinguishable from the Heart and Soul of Christ. But if they are to share in this joy and this vision they must first of all have had the courage to break through the narrow confines of their individuality, depersonalize themselves, so to speak, in order to become centered in Christ."
~~Writings in Time of War, p. 111
~~Writings in Time of War, p. 111
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"On that day you will realize that I am in my Father and you are in me and I in you" is true for each one of us. We really are connected to each other in a way I must pray to understand.
ReplyDeleteAh! Yes, if we could all ponder what it means and then realize how intricately connected we are, we could really empower one another through our faith.
DeleteTeilhard de Chardin writes so powerfully of such deep mysteries. The expression of his thoughts and feelings is laid out in very beautiful prose. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteEspecially as it is so peacefully described when war rages around him.
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