Thomas Merton Quotes:
Ocupation: Writer
Life: January 31, 1915 - December 10, 1968
Birthday: January 31
Death: December 10
Nevertheless, the liturgy of Ash Wednesday is not focussed on the sinfulness of the penitent but on the mercy of God. The question of sinfulness is raised precisely because this is a day of mercy, and the just do not need a savior.
source: Thomas Merton (1976). “Meditations on liturgy”
topic: Mercy Of God, Needs, Ashes, Wednesday, Sinfulness, Liturgy, Ash Wednesday
