Sunday, October 26, 2008

Election Benediction

"Let us hope that what we will see in the next few years will surprise us by being less bad than we fear, and that God may show His Face and His truth in our history, in spite of the pride of men. And that we may reach a period of peaceful development, if it be possible."

-Thomas Merton, "The Courage for Truth", page 207

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