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Just remaining quietly in the presence of God, listening to Him, being attentive to Him, requires a lot of courage and know-how.
“Just remaining quietly in the presence of God, listening to Him, being attentive to Him, requires a lot of courage and know-how.”
— Thomas Merton · Courage
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“Just remaining quietly in the presence of God, listening to Him, being attentive to Him, requires a lot of courage and know-how.”
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