Ascent of Mount Carmel ThomasMerton called John of the Cross "the greatest of all mystical theologians." Born in Spain in 1542, John joined the Carmelite Order when he was twenty-one. Living in a time of great religious controversy, John was kidnapped and imprisoned -- an experience of deep suffering that formed the basis…
The Road Christmas Ornament
…monk, ThomasMerton, Wrote a beautiful and humble prayer which reflects this journey: "My Lord God, I have no idea where I'm going, I do not see the road ahead of me, I cannot know for certain where it will end. . . ." If we place our hand in the Lord's, Utterly confident that He will, as Merton said…
No Man Is an Island
No Man Is an Island is a collection of 16 essays in which ThomasMerton plumbs aspects of human spirituality. Merton treats the "basic verities on which the spiritual life depends." Essay themes include hope, conscience, sacrifice, charity, sincerity, mercy and silence. The work is threaded through…
Contemplative Prayer
While writing first for those in monastic life, Merton reaches "beyond the refectory lectern to remind us of the importance—nay, relevance—of prayer for all Christians, contemplative or other."—America Select excerpts from Contemplative Prayer: "Contemplation is essentially a listening in silence…
Advent and Christmas With Thomas Merton
Reflections for each day of Advent and the Christmas season begin with a scriptural quotation and continue with a thought from the writings of ThomasMerton on a timely theme: the Incarnation, anticipation, angels, and many more. An appendix includes a suggested plan for using each days meditation as…
Lent and Easter Wisdom From Thomas Merton
Let the words of Trappist monk ThomasMerton lead you through the holy season of Lent and into Easter. The author was known for his journaling skills. With that in mind, the daily format includes an explanation of one facet of the season, followed by Mertons' writings, appropriate Scripture passages…
Daily Readings in Catholic Classics
…like Saint Augustine, Saint Teresa of Avila and Saint Thomas Aquinas, to classic authors like Saint Francis de Sales, Thomas à Kempis, and Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, to popular 20th century spiritual guides like Bishop Fulton Sheen, ThomasMerton and Romano Guardini and, finally, the writings of a group…
Lent and Easter Wisdom 4 Book Set
…from Pope John Paul II Lent and Easter Wisdom from Henri J. M. Nouwen Lent and Easter Wisdom from Fulton J. Sheen Lent and Easter Wisdom From ThomasMerton Titles also sold separately.
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15 Days of Prayer With Thomas Merton
…volume A guide to creating a format for prayer and retreat 15 meditation sessions with focus points and reflection guidesFollow the footsteps of ThomasMerton.This simple, Cistercian monk was one of the most humane and engaging spiritual figures of the twentieth century. He was a man of paradoxes: of words…
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The Intimate Merton - His Life From His Journals
…poignant and insightful journal entries, The Intimate Merton lays bare the steep ways of Thomas Merton's spiritual path. Culled from the seven volumes of his personal journals, this twenty-nine year chronicle deepens and extends the story ThomasMerton recounted and made famous in The Seven Storey Mountain…
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Saints for Now
…Chambers, ThomasMerton, Barbara Ward and Karl Stern wrote stories of saints whose lives and message provided special significance for our times. Saints from every age of the Church are here, including St. Augustine, St. John the Apostle, St. Benedict, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Helena, St. Thomas More,…
Lent and Easter Wisdom from Fulton J. Sheen
…evening prayer. See also: Lent and Easter Wisdom from Pope John Paul II Lent and Easter Wisdom from Henri J. M. Nouwen Lent and Easter Wisdom From ThomasMerton Lent and Easter Wisdom 4 Book Set
