Fall Quote by Thomas Keating

“What I really wanted was to fall in love with God. It's amazing what obstacles there are within us, or at least in me, that seem to slow this process.” quote by Thomas Keating — Download Open image

“What I really wanted was to fall in love with God. It's amazing what obstacles there are within us, or at least in me, that seem to slow this process.”

Thomas Keating

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