After Merton died Jim was gifted some of his belongings. He shares a bit about these special gifts as well as the surprising secret behind his anointed teachings. :)
So sweet. I love that you're wearing Thomas Merton's trunks as you record this video!! And you talk about just how wearing them inspires you! Well, guess what??? You inspire us the way, (I think) Merton inspired you! You are an essential link in the lineage and, I like to believe, God's love pours through you out to us. So grateful for you.
Oh, O didn't get, that he was wearing them, while making the video. 😅Unfortunately my English is not good enough, and when Jim laughs and is very amused about something funny, he speaks faster, -to fast for me from Germany 🙃
What's not to love and cherish about Thomas Merton. The most must seemingly mundane items in this world, can often carry the holiest of messages. You're so funny, but then again, God so knows this, that He uses those trunks as the conduit. What a blessing.
Enjoyed hearing and listening to this short video and also reading everyone’s delightful comments. To become someone whose whole being radiates the joy, love and gentleness of Christ and whose life emits the aroma and fragrance of the Love of God…thanks for showing us what this looks like.
Funny 🩳. Makes me think, what things we might have from Jim, we who will never meet him... Maybe this channel and his very personal and lovely videos… and all his gentle teaching, that lives within our heart and there becomes a part of us…
That’s so lovely Jim . I love how Merton inspired you so much .. .. I continue to find so much joy in your joy , the simple child - like fun and cheeky giggles . It all belongs and reveals the loving face of God - thank you . And like you with Merton .. I’m deeply grateful that our paths have crossed in this life and “ I’m consoled that you exist .”
You really make the holy in the ordinary come alive today, Jim, it's in those small, intimate connections to someone that can spark our joy so brightly. You lit up our day today, keep pouring light! Thank you for sharing you with all of us!
You are delightfully funny. I said you were adorable at the retreat in Santa Barbara. First time meeting you. I wonder if you have this effect on some women 🤔
So sweet. I love that you're wearing Thomas Merton's trunks as you record this video!! And you talk about just how wearing them inspires you! Well, guess what??? You inspire us the way, (I think) Merton inspired you! You are an essential link in the lineage and, I like to believe, God's love pours through you out to us. So grateful for you.
Thank you Rebecca. Now you know the secret that the swim trunks are part of the essential link!
Oh, O didn't get, that he was wearing them, while making the video. 😅Unfortunately my English is not good enough, and when Jim laughs and is very amused about something funny, he speaks faster, -to fast for me from Germany 🙃
Can you share a picture of the swimming trunks too?? <3
We are actually working on that! 🤗
What's not to love and cherish about Thomas Merton. The most must seemingly mundane items in this world, can often carry the holiest of messages. You're so funny, but then again, God so knows this, that He uses those trunks as the conduit. What a blessing.
Thank you! 😊 We never know what the conduit will be!
Enjoyed hearing and listening to this short video and also reading everyone’s delightful comments. To become someone whose whole being radiates the joy, love and gentleness of Christ and whose life emits the aroma and fragrance of the Love of God…thanks for showing us what this looks like.
Recording the video and enjoying the comments brought much delight and joy to our Dad, Amy and I as well!❤️ thank you Cleve.
Funny 🩳. Makes me think, what things we might have from Jim, we who will never meet him... Maybe this channel and his very personal and lovely videos… and all his gentle teaching, that lives within our heart and there becomes a part of us…
That is beautiful Daniela, thank you 😊
I love that so much.
Thank you Ashely❣️
That’s so lovely Jim . I love how Merton inspired you so much .. .. I continue to find so much joy in your joy , the simple child - like fun and cheeky giggles . It all belongs and reveals the loving face of God - thank you . And like you with Merton .. I’m deeply grateful that our paths have crossed in this life and “ I’m consoled that you exist .”
Thank you for the lovely words Jo 🙏🏻❤️
That’s absolutely hilarious and sweet!😂😂😂😂😂
😂 glad it had that effect!
You really make the holy in the ordinary come alive today, Jim, it's in those small, intimate connections to someone that can spark our joy so brightly. You lit up our day today, keep pouring light! Thank you for sharing you with all of us!
Heidi, thank you for that kind sentiment. Sharing those memories lit up our Dad’s day also 🔆
Just wonderful about the swimming trunks—something about diving into the depths perhaps… Thomas Merton must be so delighted!! ❤️🤩
Clever! 😂😂
You are delightfully funny. I said you were adorable at the retreat in Santa Barbara. First time meeting you. I wonder if you have this effect on some women 🤔
Well! Who'd a thought that inspiration would come in that way!
I am laughling so hard right now! Isn't that just the way the Holy Spirit works???
😂🙏🏻
Is it a 'speedo'? (Canadian humour) 😁
Michael! No, thank the Lord!! 😂😂😂