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"What We Seek is What We Are"

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Started October 16, 2026

"What We Seek is What We Are" Given that yesterday was the Feast of St. Francis, I’d like to start with a short reflection about St. Francis taken from the writings of Fr. Richard Rohr: God cannot be found “out there” until God is first found “in here,” within ourselves. Then we can almost naturally see God in others and in all creation too. What we seek is what we are. The search for God and the search for our true self are finally the same search. Francis’s all-night prayer, “Who are you, O...

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"What We Seek is What We Are"

Commonweal (United States) | Oct 15, 2026

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 16, 2026
The idea that we must first find God within ourselves before seeking Him elsewhere can be limiting for some.
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Pursuing external goals without self-reflection leads to a hollow experience of life.
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Spiritual seekers should prioritize personal insight over dogmatic teachings to find their true selves.
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Finding God in the world is more important than introspection for many people.
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The search for meaning in life often requires a balance between inner exploration and external experiences.
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The search for God within ourselves is essential for understanding our true nature.
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The quest for personal identity and the quest for God are fundamentally interconnected.
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Self-discovery is a lifelong journey that can lead to deeper spiritual connections with others.
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Focusing solely on seeking God internally may neglect the importance of community and relationships in personal growth.
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Understanding ourselves is intertwined with understanding the divine, but both paths are valid.
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