Sunday is the birthday of Thomas Merton, born 31 January 1915.
Merton was a monk who not only wrote elegantly about contemplative life, but also was a gifted poet and social critic. Here is an introductory reading guide to some of the Best Thomas Merton books . I’ve included an excerpt, where possible with each of the books.
8. Contemplative Prayer
Merton was largely responsible for introducing monastic practices to a broader lay audience. This volume is a superb example of precisely that.
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