Affirming Quote by Josef Pieper

“The common element in all the special forms of contemplation is the loving, yearning, affirming bent toward that happiness which is the same as God Himself, and which is the aim and purpose of all that happens in the world.”

Josef Pieper

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Affirming Aim Bent Common Contemplation Desire Elements Form Love Meditation Purpose Special World Yearning

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What distinguishes - in both senses of that word - contemplation is rather this: it is a knowing which is inspired by love. "Without…

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To be conscious of gratitude is to acknowledge a gift.

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