Quotemeal: Oct. 15th, 1961

Sunday, October 15, 1961

"To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything He has given us — and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love."
— Thomas Merton

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Illustration of Thomas Merton — "To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything He has given us — and He has given us everything.  Every breath we draw is a gift of His love."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.