When he says at 23:24 something like "keep as far away as you can from the places where people gather to insult each other and laugh at each other with their false gestures of friendship" , that reminds me why I haven't logged on to Facebook or Instagram for years now.
Even youtube has the temptation to get involved or pulled in to these kinds of things. Its everywhere on social media. But channels like this are a great blessing. ❤ I have only just discovered Thomas Merton he amazes me. A Trappist Monk sounding as deep and as enlightened as any great Sage.
The True God was pleased with His Prophet Jeremiah who wrote in Scripture that he had not sat with groups who were laughing and playing jokes. God condemned Jeremiah's neighbors, the men of Anathoth. God went through with everything He said He would do to His people at that time. He spoke to the captives about king Ahab being roasted. Jeremiah recorded their starvation, and recorded the fulfillment of prophecy of God to Moses that the eye of the woman would become evil towards her own child, and Jeremiah recorded in his Lamentations, women committing cannibalism with their own children. This was also verified in the book of Kings.
Thank you Samaneri. Your channel is the best for contemplative meditations. And the variety of high quality material from so many traditions is more than one could ever hope for. Therefore, you must be an angel ... no less.
Enter into thy chamber and pray to your Father in secret. Be content when you find such a place..Do not be too quick to change it for another. Thank you , it's good to hear this again.
Namaste Samaneri, Bundle of thanks from the bottom of my heart. Teachings from so many traditions, masters are a real blessing. God has specifically sent you as an angel to spread the love. Love from India
These readings from Thomas Morton’s writings are done in such a beautiful spirit of peace, and seem to speak directly to the Abyss within, opening it up to a more radiant and healing understanding of who I am in God. Thank you so much for being a part in this. Be blessed always.
I started following Thomas Merton a few years ago and reading his many books. He has helped me to be ok with myself and find the true, inner self that I’ve been afraid to recognize. It has helped my faith in so many ways. This man should be recognized by the Catholic Church as a Saint 🙏🏻
I am so grateful that the Holy Spirit has lead me to this reading and to this channel today. I was introduced to Thomas Merton’s writings 27 years ago by a Buddhist friend. Today I was in need of this message. Thank you for your beautiful presentation of these words. I look forward to listening to more.
Each morning and each evening, i listen to your channel. English is not my native language so sometimes I do not understand all of your words but as soon as I hear your voice, i am back to "I am"...it is so precious and I am so thankfull🙏❤
definitely read his book 'spiritual direction and meditation'; find a way to enter solitude and silence and His voice will whisper and His aroma will take your breath away.
I am so glad I found this video, its to much to take in, thank you so much for sharing this, me living by myself have quiet time to contemplate throughout the day, go to daily mass, and adoration at our parish. God bless you all.
Love this book so much. Great channel that I would like to emulate. Trappist monk at such a time in Mertons life that seems unfathomable To my basic perception. He just wrote a book and could do anything with his pedigree. He lived a life of solitude that I have to wait for. I have 2 young children so solitude is out of the question. But….. I will go on retreat when I have blessed my children with the most amazing childhood. Then I will go on 1 year retreat someplace in the east, Thailand maybe, India maybe.
...Samurai Samaneri... What quick silver tongue is this that moves with the deliberate ease of eons? The conditioned self bows to begin the battle. ...reduced to nothing...
I feel so blessed to have found these teachings in the season of isolation. The ironic thing is that I’m located in the centre of Melbourne, and still deep in my solitude. Thank you dear friend ❤
The ads in the midst of this wonderful work are good reminders for me to notice, click skip when prompted and come back to the Quiet Place. It’s an exercise. A practice. To let go of the irritation, which is far more distracting than the silly ads!
In the last few minutes is a meditation on accepting even having to live in a noisy City as Solitude, because it becomes the will of God for you. In the past 18yrs I have learned this as the truth. If it is not accepted it will not be understood what Fr Merton was writing about, and happiness there will not be found. Ancient prophet of God Isaiah wrote that God said He let Himself be found by people who were not even looking for Him. Perhaps this is why the Bhuddist Priest friend of Thomas Merton "Thich Nhat Hanh" has incorporated finding God into his Bhuddist prayer teachings, whereas basic information about the doctrine of Bhuddism will claim that they are not seeking God.
Not a day goes by that I don’t listen to this great man’s thoughts.Merton ,though a Roman Catholic is for all times all peoples and all religions.He experiences the Divine the way all homosapiens do ,by the path of the mystic.This is the only one true way- always leads you to Him. Being a r.c. myself ,I always ask him in heaven to pray for me.😇
Awesome reading! Every sentence was full of glorious wisdom. However, how do you remember every single bit of spiritual sentiment? This is something I struggle to remember at every moment. I usually draw from certain pieces of wisdom like faith, hope, courage charity, for whatever the moment calls for, but could you tell me how to remember every mystical sentiment, so I am able to recall, apply, practice, and maybe teach? “Solitude does not mean separateness” Love it!
Hi William, I have no idea how to "remember" every single idea at every moment as I don't think it is in anyone's capacity to do so. All I can suggest is to simply surrender to this idea that there is "someone" here doing something, getting or attaining something, or controlling anything. The delusion that there is a person here in the first place who can make the call has to be seen through, then perhaps the Divine Will can take charge properly and direct us in our lives. All the best
The Catholic Churches are no longer the refuge that they are described as, in this video. Other writings of Thomas Merton describe the trouble, problems and consequences that would occur when this happens, as it is now!
If the natural purpose of ignorance is to help us feel confident in our environment, is it not then a function of ignorance in our modern age to reflect only a cheap plastic consumable in the mirror? A love of confidence is a lesson of Irony unlearned. Intuition flows eternal from the fountain of our innocence; innocence is literally consumed by our confidence …Irony fills the cup equally for friend or foe.
St Edith Stein wrote very similar regarding there always be places or Churches where people (she made no distinction of race), could take refuge. Unfortunately for the Jews and others, this became impossible in Nazi Europe where she was writing from. | In the OT of the Holy Scriptures whenever the people of God became this way, equaling or surpassing the other nations in hate crimes against humanity through harassment etc.... God was not slow in executing judgement against them. St Peter wrote of the perception of humans regarding the timing of the True God of Christianity, and just because we do not understand it does not mean that God who is all Dynamic Energy is not moving full steam ahead. (2 Peter 3:).
I’m guessing a secret is a special and deeply personal thing that only the secret holder knows about. That personal place of solitude is a space no one else can enter but you. Where we each experience our own spiritual journey. A place of solitude so special, so personal, so sacred. Like a secret. I may be wrong. I’d like to know too. 🙏
I am fortunate enough to work alone and this channel is all I listen to. Thank you so much for all you do.
Not Fox news? Keep you updated on the people that will have you killed!
Peace be with you.
When he says at 23:24 something like "keep as far away as you can from the places where people gather to insult each other and laugh at each other with their false gestures of friendship" , that reminds me why I haven't logged on to Facebook or Instagram for years now.
It reminds me of pubs. I like them. Maybe I need to retreat though and lockdown is the best opportunity
Ditto! 😊❤️
Me too
Even youtube has the temptation to get involved or pulled in to these kinds of things. Its everywhere on social media. But channels like this are a great blessing. ❤ I have only just discovered Thomas Merton he amazes me. A Trappist Monk sounding as deep and as enlightened as any great Sage.
The True God was pleased with His Prophet Jeremiah who wrote in Scripture that he had not sat with groups who were laughing and playing jokes. God condemned Jeremiah's neighbors, the men of Anathoth. God went through with everything He said He would do to His people at that time. He spoke to the captives about king Ahab being roasted. Jeremiah recorded their starvation, and recorded the fulfillment of prophecy of God to Moses that the eye of the woman would become evil towards her own child, and Jeremiah recorded in his Lamentations, women committing cannibalism with their own children. This was also verified in the book of Kings.
Very grateful for this one! With channels like this internet serves a purpose for those who begin a contemplative life.
You talk with sense:)
Yes, so wonderful, and touching 🙏❤️
This channel is a treasure
Z x, 0:12 gg
Thank you Samaneri. Your channel is the best for contemplative meditations. And the variety of high quality material from so many traditions is more than one could ever hope for. Therefore, you must be an angel ... no less.
You're most welcome!
There are NO COINCIDENCES that I am listening to words that are making me crave for balance… thank you, 🙏
Enter into thy chamber and pray to your Father in secret. Be content when you find such a place..Do not be too quick to change it for another.
Thank you , it's good to hear this again.
Namaste Samaneri, Bundle of thanks from the bottom of my heart. Teachings from so many traditions, masters are a real blessing. God has specifically sent you as an angel to spread the love.
Love from India
These readings from Thomas Morton’s writings are done in such a beautiful spirit of peace, and seem to speak directly to the Abyss within, opening it up to a more radiant and healing understanding of who I am in God. Thank you so much for being a part in this. Be blessed always.
The most peaceful spiritual voice on youtube
I started following Thomas Merton a few years ago and reading his many books. He has helped me to be ok with myself and find the true, inner self that I’ve been afraid to recognize. It has helped my faith in so many ways. This man should be recognized by the Catholic Church as a Saint 🙏🏻
🙏🏽. Amazing. Deep. Inspiring. ‘Keep your eyes clean, your ears quiet, and your mind serene’ 26:16
I breathe out my gratitude for this video for there are no words.
Indeed… no words❤️
One truth. Many vectors pointing to it. Thank you so much¡. Be blessed
Nice
I am so grateful that the Holy Spirit has lead me to this reading and to this channel today. I was introduced to Thomas Merton’s writings 27 years ago by a Buddhist friend. Today I was in need of this message. Thank you for your beautiful presentation of these words. I look forward to listening to more.
Thank you, your service is much appreciated 🌹🙏🌹
It's an art to be comfortable by being with the being.theres a lot of resistance in the intro phase but solitude is vital to refresh yourself.
Thomas Merton is the mirror of solitude in our times and forever.
Found your channel a few days ago and have binging on them. U are deeply appreciated. Thank u for creating these
Thank you for this. I read New Seeds of Contemplation over 40 years ago, and to find this presentation has been a joy.
This pierces your soul with the fewest but most profound chosen words. Thank you for such a beautiful execution x
Yes, your description pierces the soul. Amen.
Priceless Lessons to be learned.
Thanks my mystics
Thank you dear soul 🙏
Wow. Thank you. I am brought to tears, and maybe these are joyful tears.
Thank you very much for this! This is a beautiful and intense mirror that is very welcome in my life right now!
Amazing just amazingly beautiful! Thanks for bringing these words to life!
Each morning and each evening, i listen to your channel. English is not my native language so sometimes I do not understand all of your words but as soon as I hear your voice, i am back to "I am"...it is so precious and I am so thankfull🙏❤
definitely read his book 'spiritual direction and meditation'; find a way to enter solitude and silence and His voice will whisper and His aroma will take your breath away.
You took me on a wonderful journey. God bless!
Ahhh, the words, the voice of the reader, and the music of IndiaJiva: Joy...it truly does take you on a mystical journey
I am so glad I found this video, its to much to take in, thank you so much for sharing this, me living by myself have quiet time to contemplate throughout the day, go to daily mass, and adoration at our parish. God bless you all.
Thank you.
All Glory to God.
Thank you for this ☺️
"Solitude is not separation" .. this jumped out for me
Beautiful ending. I feel blessed.
Thank you so much
Love this book so much. Great channel that I would like to emulate. Trappist monk at such a time in Mertons life that seems unfathomable To my basic perception. He just wrote a book and could do anything with his pedigree. He lived a life of solitude that I have to wait for. I have 2 young children so solitude is out of the question. But….. I will go on retreat when I have blessed my children with the most amazing childhood. Then I will go on 1 year retreat someplace in the east, Thailand maybe, India maybe.
Thank you
Thank you ^^ ❤️🙏
...Samurai Samaneri...
What quick silver tongue is this
that moves with the deliberate ease of eons?
The conditioned self bows
to begin the battle.
...reduced to nothing...
Exquisite! Thanks for sharing
Poetic; beautiful❤️
Thank you for sharing this.
A treasure in deed, oh yes.
Thank you, this feels like bliss, the music on the background is wonderfull
I feel so blessed to have found these teachings in the season of isolation. The ironic thing is that I’m located in the centre of Melbourne, and still deep in my solitude. Thank you dear friend ❤
The ads in the midst of this wonderful work are good reminders for me to notice, click skip when prompted and come back to the Quiet Place. It’s an exercise. A practice. To let go of the irritation, which is far more distracting than the silly ads!
Now, that's what I call evolved! 😍💜
Thank you.
Thanks for this , whoever's responsible. ✌️❤️☀️
This is wonderfully educational and uplifting
'There can be no contemplation where there is no secret'
Precious 🙏❤️
Very nice rendition. 🔥
In the last few minutes is a meditation on accepting even having to live in a noisy City as Solitude, because it becomes the will of God for you. In the past 18yrs I have learned this as the truth. If it is not accepted it will not be understood what Fr Merton was writing about, and happiness there will not be found. Ancient prophet of God Isaiah wrote that God said He let Himself be found by people who were not even looking for Him. Perhaps this is why the Bhuddist Priest friend of Thomas Merton "Thich Nhat Hanh" has incorporated finding God into his Bhuddist prayer teachings, whereas basic information about the doctrine of Bhuddism will claim that they are not seeking God.
The music at the end. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Wu wei (無為) ? I find myself on the same path into the desert. I have been here before, but it is a new place.
Not a day goes by that I don’t listen to this great man’s thoughts.Merton ,though a Roman Catholic is for all times all peoples and all religions.He experiences the Divine the way all homosapiens do ,by the path of the mystic.This is the only one true way- always leads you to Him. Being a r.c. myself ,I always ask him in heaven to pray for me.😇
Awesome reading! Every sentence was full of glorious wisdom. However, how do you remember every single bit of spiritual sentiment? This is something I struggle to remember at every moment. I usually draw from certain pieces of wisdom like faith, hope, courage charity, for whatever the moment calls for, but could you tell me how to remember every mystical sentiment, so I am able to recall, apply, practice, and maybe teach? “Solitude does not mean separateness” Love it!
Hi William, I have no idea how to "remember" every single idea at every moment as I don't think it is in anyone's capacity to do so. All I can suggest is to simply surrender to this idea that there is "someone" here doing something, getting or attaining something, or controlling anything. The delusion that there is a person here in the first place who can make the call has to be seen through, then perhaps the Divine Will can take charge properly and direct us in our lives. All the best
Samaneri Jayasara thanks!
Samaneri Jayasara lucidly beautiful x
These words pulls me into the silent cave of my being 🙏🏽 so blessed Thank you 🙏🏽❤️
It's in your subconscious. No one remembers everything. We don't need or want to remember everything. It would be torture.
💞🙏
The Catholic Churches are no longer the refuge that they are described as, in this video. Other writings of Thomas Merton describe the trouble, problems and consequences that would occur when this happens, as it is now!
I feel to be everywhere and nowhere
😊🙏
If the natural purpose of ignorance is to help us feel confident in our environment, is it not then a function of ignorance in our modern age to reflect only a cheap plastic consumable in the mirror?
A love of confidence is a lesson of Irony unlearned.
Intuition flows eternal from the fountain of our innocence; innocence is literally consumed by our confidence …Irony fills the cup equally for friend or foe.
St Edith Stein wrote very similar regarding there always be places or Churches where people (she made no distinction of race), could take refuge. Unfortunately for the Jews and others, this became impossible in Nazi Europe where she was writing from. | In the OT of the Holy Scriptures whenever the people of God became this way, equaling or surpassing the other nations in hate crimes against humanity through harassment etc.... God was not slow in executing judgement against them. St Peter wrote of the perception of humans regarding the timing of the True God of Christianity, and just because we do not understand it does not mean that God who is all Dynamic Energy is not moving full steam ahead. (2 Peter 3:).
❤️
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There can be no contemplation where there is no secret ?? Anyone explain
I’m guessing a secret is a special and deeply personal thing that only the secret holder knows about. That personal place of solitude is a space no one else can enter but you. Where we each experience our own spiritual journey. A place of solitude so special, so personal, so sacred. Like a secret. I may be wrong. I’d like to know too. 🙏
🤍
Thank you