And love Quote by Thomas Merton
“Prayer and love are really learned in the hour when prayer becomes impossible and your heart turns to stone.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "New Seeds of Contemplation" by Thomas Merton, 1961
When prayer feels impossible and the heart hardens, that very moment becomes the deepest lesson in love and devotion.
In simple terms: Hard times teach true prayer and love.
Key Takeaway
Embrace difficulty as a teacher of deeper faith.
Themes
faith
prayer
hardship
growth
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- times of crisis
- personal doubt
- spiritual retreat
- emotional healing
Key Concepts
contemplation
spiritual resilience
inner transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to pray when prayer feels impossible?
- How can a hardened heart become open again?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize suffering without practical guidance.
