Knowledge of God

This is an essential spiritual Truth, shared by so many of our predecessors in the Faith, yet so frequently dismissed and mocked.


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Barbara Schoeneberger said…
Aha! Here we have the key to developing a true relationship with God. We can know quite a bit about God through reason as Aristotle did when he formulated the "Uncaused cause", and through reading the Bible. It is only when we consider who we are and who He is that we can truly begin to know Him.
January 9, 2015 at 9:38 AM
Michael Seagriff said…
Indeed Barb.

I am finding Father Nicholas Grou and his book, "The Spiritual Life" a treasure.
January 9, 2015 at 12:17 PM
Anne Costa said…
Amen. A point worth pondering.
January 11, 2015 at 8:18 AM
Michael Seagriff said…
For a lifetime, no doubt! Thanks for the visit Anne.
January 11, 2015 at 12:23 PM
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