Thou in me, and I in Thee; even so grant that we may in like manner continue together in one.

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Who shall grant unto me, O Lord, that I may find Thee alone, and open all my heart unto Thee, and enjoy Thee as much as my soul desireth; and that no man may henceforth look upon me, nor any creature move me or have respect unto me, but Thou alone speak unto me and I unto Thee, even as beloved is wont to speak unto beloved, and friend to feast with friend? For this do I pray, this do I long for, that I may be wholly united unto Thee, and may withdraw my heart from all created things, and by means of Holy Communion and frequent celebration may learn more and more to relish heavenly and eternal things. Ah, Lord God, when shall I be entirely united and lost in Thee, and altogether forgetful of myself? Thou in me, and I in Thee; even so grant that we may in like manner continue together in one.

Source The Imitation of Christ, Book 4, Chapter 13, §1 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to The Imitation of Christ, the disciple longs to find the Lord alone, to open all his heart to Him and to speak with Him “as friend with friend”, until he is one with Him. Today, take five quiet minutes to speak to God in your own words, simply, as to a friend to whom you tell your day, without looking for fine phrases.

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