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These are some of the most fascinating Thomas Merton lectures ever recorded.
Recorded in the last year of his life, these talks capture Merton as he ponders profound questions in an accessible, down-to-earth way. You will glean insight from Merton on a wide range of subjects, all held together by his conviction in our call to live in freeing obedience to the Holy Spirit.
As Merton critiques the culture of his day, he speaks frankly about the way it creates alienated individuals who chase after superficial goals. He points to the contemplative life as a way to refute such a worldview. He guides us to seek out our deepest vocation. For him, the most mundane task done to glorify God is a prayer, and we can attain union with God through our daily work.
Among the interreligious topics Merton covers, his commentary on the relationship of Buddhism to Christianity is especially noteworthy, given that the Dalai Lama himself praised Merton as having a more profound understanding of Buddhism than any other Christian he had ever known.
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Fr. Raymond Browne, Philadelphia, PA –
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Hearing Merton is something special in itself. You get a real sense of his personality. And the substance of his remarks are as relevant today as they were 40 + years ago.
Raymond –
Reading Merton is one thing. Hearing him is another.
Reading Merton is one thing. Hearing him is another. The pen is mightier than the sword, but the spoken, heard word allows a degree of personal knowledge that leads to deeper appreciation of topic and speaker.
Raymond –
His reflections are even more on point 40 years later.
Merton reflecting on the prophetic dimension of Christian/monastic life with reference to feminism, yoga, Hasidism, and other contemporary movements. His reflections are even more on point 40 years later.
Dennis H., MN –
Winter Survey: January 2017
Candid insight to Merton’s spiritual journey as shared with the Sisters of Loretto.