We are kept from the experience of Spirit because our inner world is cluttered with past traumas . . . As we begin to clear away this clutter, the energy of divine light and love begins to flow through our being.
Thomas KeatingRead
The modern world lies under a pervasive sense of anguish, of being abandoned, or at least experiencing God as absent. Yet events that seem to turn our lives upside down and inside out are part of God's redemptive plan, not only for us, but for the world in which we live. God may be preparing a great awakening for the world, if God can find enough people to cooperate in this mysterious plan.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the struggles of modern life and the belief that these hardships are part of a greater divine purpose.
In this quote, Thomas Keating expresses the idea that the feelings of anguish and abandonment prevalent in contemporary society are not just mere experiences, but part of a larger divine redemptive plan. He suggests that the chaotic events in our lives may be preparing us for a significant spiritual awakening, emphasizing the importance of collective human cooperation towards this mysterious and hopeful outcome.
Themes
AnguishAwakeningDivine PlanCooperationRedemption
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In a sermon on hope during difficult times.
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