Fullness of Joy

Fullness of Joy

Just What is Contemplation, Anyway? And Why Should I Care?

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Carl McColman
May 16, 2018
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A Jesuit priest, a Trappist monk, and a Tibetan buddhist walked into a bar.

(No, this is not a joke).

A sign above the bar said, “Free drinks to everyone in your party, if you can all agree on a definition of the word “contemplation.”

Two hours later, the Buddhist and the two Catholics were very thirsty — and still arguing.

Contemplation is one of those wor…

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