The Merton Institute for Contemplative Living offers resources to guide individuals and groups toward a more contemplative way of living. Information available about our resources:

* Bridges to Contemplative Living, a small group experience invites individuals into contemplative dialogue. (LINK)
* Bethany Spring, The Merton Institute Retreat Center, located a mile from the Abbey of Gethsemani and 50 miles from Louisville offers Bridges to Contemplative Living retreats and other guided retreats. It is also available for private individual and group retreats. (LINK)
* Prayer cards, including the famous Merton Prayer, invite individuals to reflect upon different aspects of contemplative living. (LINK)
* The Weekly Reflection, sent via email, is a selection drawn from the writings of Merton. Individuals are invited to reflect upon and integrate the contemplative living message into their lives. (LINK)
 

Who We Are

The Merton Institute for Contemplative Living (MICL) is an independent, non-profit organization whose mission and purpose is to awaken interest in contemplative living through the works of Thomas Merton and others, thereby promoting Merton's vision for a just, peaceful and sustainable world.
 

What We Do 

MICL provides resources and guidance-- programs, publications and retreats -- to individuals and organizations seeking the benefits of contemplative living.
 

What Is Contemplative Living 

Contemplative living is living in unified relationships with oneself, God, others and nature, free of the illusion of separateness.