Who Should Take up Contemplation? | Thoughts of God

If you ask who should take up contemplation I would reply: all those who have sincerely forsaken the world and who have set aside the concerns of the active life. These people, even if they have at one time been habitual sinners, should devote themselves to nourishing the grace of contemplative prayer.

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David Reese says:

December 23, 2016 at 17:07

This leads to a picture of one immersed in contemplative prayer. Few are able to approach forsaking the world and the cares of the world. I have not seen anyone in this position. Anecdotally, those entering contemplative prayer, even for short periods of time, are in a mental place where the cares of the world are fully set aside, again temporarily.