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Lent and Easter Wisdom From Thomas Merton, edited by Jonathan Montaldo, provides daily reflections from Ash Wednesday through the Second Sunday of Easter. Reflections from Thomas Merton's writings are supported by Scripture and prayers. With the help of suggestions, readers are encouraged to keep a private journal during their journey through Lent and Easter.
Thomas Merton: In My Own Words, edited by Jonathan Montaldo, provides a portal into the monastic vocation of Thomas Merton and gives us a snapshot of his entire life. His words encourage readers to embrace their own vocation as baptized Christians, as members of the human family, and as people in relationship.
Archbishop Kurtz, Archdiocese of Louisville, reflects upon a passage from this book beginning "in one thing there can be no change..."
Choosing To Love The World edited by Jonathan Montaldo, presents an essential collection of thoughts and meditations culled from his most inspiring books and letters, offering Merton's radiant wisdom to anyone searching for true meaning in today's times. Sharing themes that include "The Inner Ground of Love," "Living in Wisdom," "Dialoguing with Silence," and more, Merton teaches that contemplation provides the fundamental context for seeking God's presence.
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Jonathan Montaldo and Morgan Atkinson share
their Merton experiences on ABC's Nightline
Bibliographies
Grounded In Love: This essential list of Merton's books is divided into categories of interest and is dedicated to the person Merton most wanted to reach: you, the reader
Merton Vade Mecum: A Quick-Reference Bibliographic Handbook compiled by Patricia A. Burton with a forward by Patrick F. O'Connell. This soft-bound resource handbook comprises a Thomas Merton Timeline with journal entries, letters, publications, and life and historical events along with a publications list, notes, and appendices. Includes the complete Merton-Lax letters.
about Merton: A Bibiliographic Workbook of Secondary Sources 1945-2000 by: Marquita E. Breit, Patricia A. Burton & Paul M. Pearson. Featuring: Books and Reviews, Articles and Essays, Theses and Dissertations, News Stories and Interviews,Poetry, Arts, Media and more.
Index to the Published Letters of Thomas Merton: A reference book of Merton's published letters conveniently indexed. Preface by William H. Shannon. Compiled by Patricia A. Burton.