Much advance publicity was made for the address the Master would deliver on “The Destruction of the World” and a large crowd gathered at the monastery grounds to hear him.
The address was over in less than a minute. All he said was:
“These things
will destroy the human race:
politics without principle,
progress without compassion,
wealth without work,
learning without silence,
religion without fearlessness
and worship without awareness.”
Anthony de Mello, SJ
MORSEL:
He who knows the precepts by heart,
but fails to practice them,
Is like unto one who lights a lamp
and then shuts his eyes.
–Nagarjuna
Powerful is an understatement! Such a gift you have!
You have the gift too! Your courage.
Perfect!
Perfect for meditation.
Have missed reading your wonderful post! Faithfully Debbie
I came to check your site and I notice you haven’t posted lately. Lo and behold, you are here. Thank you for showing up, Debbie. I hope all is well with you.
so profound and powerful !
DeMello is such a brilliant Jesuit priest. I enjoy his meditations.