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WELCOME to the Merton Institute for Contemplative Living, a valuable resource for your contemplative spiritual journey. The Institute is dedicated to

Awakening interest in contemplative living through the works of Thomas Merton to promote Merton's vision for a just and peaceful world.


Rediscover Quiet!

at Bethany Spring
The Merton Institute Retreat Center

Located in New Haven Kentucky,
one mile from the Abbey of Gethsemani.
Come away by yourself or with a group.
To schedule time away or for more information contact Bethany Spring.

 

Calendar of Events

July 2-5, 2009
Thomas Merton & Mary Oliver: Poets of the Sacred
July 13-15, 2009
Bridges to Contemplative Living Retreat, Bethany Spring
July 24-26, 2009
The Contemplative Caregiver Retreat, Bethany Spring
August 3-5, 2009
Bridges: Adjusting Your Life Vision
, Bethany Spring
August 21-23, 2009
Contemplative Living and Non Violence: Jesus, Gandhi & Merton
, Bethany Spring
September 4-6, 2009
Reading Mary Oliver, Bethany Spring
September 14-16, 2009
Bridges to Contemplative Facilitators' Retreat,
Bethany Spring
September 21-23, 2009
Bridges to Contemplative Living Retreat, Bethany Spring
October 5-7, 2009
Bridges to Contemplative Living Retreat, Bethany Spring

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Of Special Interest

The Contemplative Caregiver
July 24-26, 2009

Bethany Spring
New Haven, Kentucky

A spiritual renewal retreat designed for hospice staff and others providing end of life care. Scholarships are available for this retreat.

 

Moments at a Monastery
Cyber Photography Exhibit

 

featuring the photography of Br. Paul Quenon, OCSO

 

 

 

ABC Nightline: Thomas Merton
featuring Jonathan Montaldo and Morgan Atkinson


The Bridges to Contemplative Living Series

About the Series - a Leader's Guide -
The Series Sampler.

Contact a Bridges Group Facilitator near you!

Attend a Bridges to Contemplative Living Retreat

Scholarships Available for
Bridges to Contemplative Living Retreats

Bethany Spring
The Merton Institute Retreat Center

Tour Bethany Spring

Attend a Bridges to Contemplative Living Retreat

Scholarships Available to attend a Bridges to Contemplative Living Retreat!

Schedule your individual private retreat or a small group retreat

Bethany Spring Gift Certificates

Bethany Spring June 2009 Newsletter

















New Resources Available

No Man Is An Island
7-CD Audio Set

A collection of 16 essays of Thomas Merton. Essay themes include hope, conscience, sacrifice, charity, sincerity, mercy and silence. Read by Jonathan Montaldo.

 

Choosing to Love the World

This essential collection of thoughts and meditations, culled from his most inspiring books and letters, offer Merton's radiant wisdom.

Bridges Volumes 1- 8 Now Available!


Hear Merton Teach
Merton talks to his novices about Awakening the Heart. Depending upon your internet connection speed, this file may take up to 12 minutes to download.