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Quotations in Support of the Contemplative Life

"What we have seen and heard we are telling you so that you too may be in union with the Father and with Christ. We are writing this to you to make our own joy complete." I John 1:3-4


Some of you may know of me or recognize my name as the volunteer who managed the Bernadette Roberts' blog site (www.bernadetteroberts.blogspot.com). I was responsible for mailing out books and other media ordered through Bernadette's blog and, while she was alive, sending out information on her retreats. However the Day Book blog is strictly my own and though quotes by Bernadette will regularly appear here - how could they not? - this blog is not in any other way connected to her or her writing.

(If you wish, you can contact me directly by emailing me at 
pmasters1140 (at) gmail.com. 

For many years I kept a quotation journal in the form of a day book of quotes which I found to be helpful and inspiring for my spiritual journey.  Many of the entries are guidance or advice, or sometimes just comments made by people I had the good fortune to speak with or listen to. Some are from various, sometimes hard-to-find books that I have read, books which speak directly to the person who has only one true desire in life - to know the Truth - or God, or whatever name we call the Ultimate Reality. The quotes are, I hope, in service of the true focus of the contemplative, that is, away from self and toward God.

At the age of 78 I feel the importance and a certain urgency to share what I have so generously been given. I have been posting the Day Book entries for nearly 8 years, in the same day-by-day fashion in which they appeared in my little journal. Because the blog has gone on so long, I have continued reading and gathering quotations which I feel are in line with all that I learned from Bernadette's writings and talks, and with what my own life with God has taught me. Thus I try to offer to others what is been most helpful to me to fulfill a wish that all who read these quotations will find that God sends us what we need, when we need it.

Your friend on the path,
Patricia Masters


19 comments:

  1. thank you for doing this, Patricia

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  2. Congratulations on your work. The world is in great need of spiritual light. May you be blessed.

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  3. Thank you for sharing this with us, Patricia!

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  4. Pat,
    Thank you for the generous sharing that has become my friend and companion as well.
    What a great picture....
    God Bless, Susan

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  6. Dear Pat, what a beautiful picture of you. I am very thankful for this precious blogspot - especially for Bernadette's quotes. Your friend in Christ Eternal, BenoƮt-M.

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  7. Thanks for being an encouragement on my journey.

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  8. One rainy day last month to my delight I discovered your blog. It is very
    inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Patricia:
    Just an update concerning your Blog. I've received your daily thoughts for many months now, and look forward to 8 AM for the your daily mail delivery. On Monday I received your latest with a note about some technoglitch. The message was in the usual format and there was a the beautiful quote by Eve Baker. I am responding to let you know that it was received intact and as usual, including the notes about the technoglitch. Gratefully yours, Paul

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  12. Patricia et al. I cherish getting my daily email. Patricia your choices are always well received. What I miss is interaction. Is there any mechanism here or elsewhere where I can ask questions, interact and engage. Like today. The message was Build an Altar. I was inspired but would love to interact on the topic....so many questions....thanks to anyone with any help

    Bill

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    1. Bill - Just began going through comments - and found yours. You might check Joe Conti's new (2017) online forum for Contemplatives.
      http://christology-room.forumotion.com/h1-welcome-page

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  13. Patricia, what happened to the quote from Rev Master Jiyu-Kennet?
    I know I read it here and now it's gone. Please help.

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    1. Jay, Until I looked at this page today, to see if it needs updating, I did not realize people had been leaving comments and questions. Not sure if you will see this but go to the Archive on the right of the page, click on Buddhist Wisdom. The Roshi's quote is on Sept 9, 2016.

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  14. Dear Pat,
    Your entries help me everyday. I truly consider them as a gift from God. Please continue to do this as long as you are able to. With extreme gratitude, Mary Jo

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