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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.
-Thomas Merton
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Just Remaining Quietly In The Presence Of

Thomas Merton
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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