Quotemeal: Oct. 26th, 1950

Thursday, October 26, 1950

"It is in the ordinary duties and labors of life that the Christian can and should develop his spiritual union with God."
— Thomas Merton

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Illustration of Thomas Merton — "It is in the ordinary duties and labors of life that the Christian can and should develop his spiritual union with God."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.