Has It Ever Occurred To You That

One Day, A Philosopher Asked, "what Is The Purpose Of Creation?" "lovemaking," Said The Master. Later, To His Disciples, He Said, "before Creation, Love Was. After Creation, Love Was Made. When Love Is Consummated, Creation Will Cease To Be, And Love Will Be Forever."

The Seeker Says, "i Do Not Know." That Takes Honesty. The Master Says, "i Do Not Know." That Takes A Mystic's Mind That Knows Things Through Non-knowing. The Disciple Says, "i Know." That Takes Ignorance, In The Form Of Borrowed Knowledge.

I Wish To Become A Teacher Of The Truth.

Everybody Was Talking About The Religious Man Who Committed Suicide. While No One In The Monastery Approved Of The Man's Action, Some Say They Admired His Faith. Faith?" Said The Master. He Had The Courage Of His Convictions, Didn't He?" That Was Fanaticism, Not Faith. Faith Demands A Greater Courage Still: To Reexamine One's Convictions And Reject Them If They Do Not Fit The Facts.

A Jesuit Once Wrote A Note To Father Arrupe, His Superior General, Asking Him About The Relative Value Of Communism, Socialism And Capitalism. Father Arrupe Gave Him A Lovely Reply. He Said, "a System Is About As Good Or As Bad As The People Who Use It." People With Golden Hearts Would Make Capitalism Or Communism Or Socialism Work Beautifully.