Thomas Merton, Lent, and the Perils of Avoiding Suffering – PsychedCatholic

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“Merton put it well: avoiding suffering only leads to more suffering. The antidote is described by willingness and acceptance, and Lent is when we practice.”

Source: Thomas Merton, Lent, and the Perils of Avoiding Suffering – PsychedCatholic

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