The only trouble is that in the spiritual life there are no tricks and…

Thomas Merton
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The only trouble is that in the spiritual life there are no tricks and no shortcuts. Those who imagine that they can discover spiritual gimmicks and put them to work for themselves usually ignore God's will and his grace.
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