Thomas Merton And The Monastic Vision

Author : Lawrence Cunningham
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0802802222

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Thomas Merton and the Monastic Vision by Lawrence Cunningham Pdf

Cunningham (theology, U. of Notre Dame) explores Merton's monastic life and his subsequent growth into a modern-day spiritual master. Starting from Merton's entrance into the Abbey of Gethsemani in 1941, he highlights the development of Merton's monastic life against the cultural background of the American experience and the vast upheavals in the Roman Catholic Church, thus showing how his writings and continuing influence can only be understood against the background of his contemplative experience as a Trappist monk. Father Timothy Kelley, the current abbot of the Abbey of Gethsemani and a former novice under Merton, provides a foreword. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Cunningham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1403961145

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Thomas Merton and the Monastic Vision by Cunningham Pdf

Author : Patrick Hart
Publisher : Cistercian Publications Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : UVA:X030110761

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A Monastic Vision for the 21st Century by Patrick Hart Pdf

An ancient lifestyle which has been adapted, renewed, and is still being followed today, monasticism appears to some outside it as a quaint anachronism and to others as the sanest of all ways of living. Can it survive in the post post-modern world? A dozen insiders and outsiders 'monastics, academics, clergy, laypersons, hermits, cenobites, poets, and writers 'offer their reflections on the future of the monastic life of prayer and community. Contributing their insights are Michael Casey, Kathleen Norris, Lawrence Cunningham, Terrence Kardong, Bonnie Thurston, John Eudes Bamberger, Joan Chittister, Mary Margaret Funk, Gal Fitzpatrick, Francis Kline, Daniel Coughlin, Robert Morneau, Miriam Pollard, and Bernardo Olivera.

Author : Mario Aguilar
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281066049

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Thomas Merton by Mario Aguilar Pdf

A fresh exploration of Merton's life and thought, focussing on his role as a Christian activist. Written by an author who combines a contemplative life with political action, this is an inspirational book that will encourage readers to work towards a more just world.

Author : Monica R. Weis
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781498278447

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Thomas Merton and the Celts by Monica R. Weis Pdf

Thomas Merton and the Celts offers a new lens through which to view Merton's li fe and spirituality. By examining unpublished letters, notebooks, and taped conferences for the Trappist novices--previously unavailable to the general reader--the author breaks new ground in Merton studies, revealing Merton's growing fascination with his Welsh ancestry, Celtic monasticism, and early Irish hermit poetry. Merton, having immersed himself in reading about Celtic Christianity--not just about liturgy, but about household rituals, illuminated manuscripts, high crosses, and hermit poetry as well--recognized in these ancient hermits who lived on "water and herbs," experienced kinship with creatures, and wrote poems about the birds a mirror of his own desires. Indeed, in a profound way and at a deep level, Merton discovered himself in Celtic Christianity.

Author : Patrick F. O'Connell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Mysticism
ISBN : 0877939918

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The Vision of Thomas Merton by Patrick F. O'Connell Pdf

Reflecting Thomas Merton's interests and talents, this collection includes articles on Merton's view of faith, his monastic commitment, his relationship with his father, his interest in quantum physics, the role of nature in his spirituality, his poetry, and his dialogue with the Eastern traditions. It offers insights into his life.

Author : Jaechan Anselmo Park
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814684993

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Thomas Merton's Encounter with Buddhism and Beyond by Jaechan Anselmo Park Pdf

Thomas Merton recognized the value and possibility of contemplative dialogue between monastics and contemplatives of other religious traditions and hoped that, through such dialogue, monastics would strive for ‘inter-monastic communion’ and a bonding of the broader ‘spiritual family.’ He held out hope that this bond would demonstrate the fundamental unity of humanity to a world that was becoming ever more materialistic and divided. Among other themes and topics, this book explores Thomas Merton’s role as a pioneer of Buddhist-Christian dialogue and monastic interreligious dialogue. It delves into the process of Merton’s self-transformation through contemplative experiences, explores his encounter with Zen and Tibetan Buddhists and his pioneering engagements in Buddhist-Christian dialogue, and presents and responds to the criticisms of those who raise questions about Merton’s understanding of Buddhism. Fr. Jaechan Anselmo Park, OSB, articulates and analyzes the influences of Buddhist theory and practice on Thomas Merton’s contemplative spirituality and shows how Merton’s legacy has influenced and continues to inspire interreligious and inter-monastic dialogue, particularly in an Asian monastic context.

Author : Riitta Hujanen
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783031348082

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Monastic Perspectives on Temporality by Riitta Hujanen Pdf

In this book, Riitta Hujanen explores temporality in the context of Catholic enclosed contemplative traditions. It investigates, based on literature and other sources, what enclosed contemplatives might say about temporality through their monastic journeys. What makes a young person decide to dedicate their life inside a cloister? Do contemplatives have a preference for eternity over temporal time? How does the enclosed contemplative life impact one’s concept of time? How is time perceived towards the end of one’s monastic journey? What is seen when looking back to the years in the enclosed contemplative life? What is experienced at the hour of death? The answers to these questions illustrate a paradoxical dynamic in monastic journeys that cover a broad historical scope from the earliest monastic writers to contemporary sources.

Author : Paul R. Dekar
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532670855

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Thomas Merton: God’s Messenger on the Road towards a New World by Paul R. Dekar Pdf

Thomas Merton: God's Messenger on the Road towards a New World highlights the contribution of the best-selling North American writer between the Second World War and 1968. The Cistercian monk called people to act justly, love kindness, and walk humbly. By his critique of technology, a major impediment for people to follow Jesus; by his writing on contemplative prayer; by his interfaith outreach; and through his witness against racism, war, and degradation of nature, Merton still matters. This book uses Micah 6:8 to organize Merton's focus on justice, lovingkindness, and humility, as well as his dialogue with Rachel Carson, Ernesto Cardinal, Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thich Nhat Hahn, and others.

Author : Paul R Dekar
Publisher : Lutterworth Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780718840693

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Thomas Merton by Paul R Dekar Pdf

Thomas Merton was arguably the twentieth century's most widely published and widely read spiritual writer. This book explores Merton's prophetic writings and experience as they offer guidance for those seeking to experience God, to simplify their lives, to live more humanly, and to shape Christian community in the face of alienation, consumerism, noise, and technology. The book includes parts of three previously unpublished conference contributions by Merton on technology. Exploring Merton's thoughts on monastic renewal, prayer, radical simplicity, ecology, technology, war, peace and interfaith dialogue, Dekar reminds us why Merton was so influential and why he continues to be so.

Author : Bonnie B. Thurston
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814688328

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Shaped by the End You Live For by Bonnie B. Thurston Pdf

To understand the life and thought of Thomas Merton, one must understand him as a monk. After introducing his vocation and entrance into the Trappist order, this book highlights some of his basic spiritual presuppositions. Relying primarily on Merton's writing, Bonnie B. Thurston surveys his thought on fundamental aspects of monastic formation and spirituality, particularly obedience, silence, solitude, and prayer. She also addresses some of the temptations and popular misunderstandings surrounding monastic life. Accessible and conversational in style, the book suggests how monastic spirituality is relevant, not only for all Christians, but also for serious spiritual seekers.

Author : John Wilkins,Selina O'Grady
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0826481108

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Spiritual Stars by John Wilkins,Selina O'Grady Pdf

A fascinating collection of short biographies of the greatest spiritual stars of the last thousand years, ranging from St Anselm to Martin Luther King. Some of the greatest living scholars have contributed to this series - Eamon Duffy on Dante, Rowan Will

Author : Thomas Merton
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780879070250

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Monastic Observances by Thomas Merton Pdf

In this set of novitiate conferences from the late 1950s, Thomas Merton provides a vivid and detailed introduction to the traditional pattern and practices of the monastic day during the period immediately preceding the momentous changes that would be introduced in the wake of the Second Vatican Council. Combining practical instruction with spiritual and theological reflection, this fifth volume of Merton's teaching notes brings the reader into the choir and chapter room, scriptorium and cloisters of the Abbey of Gethsemani, and provides insight into the ecclesial, contemplative, paschal, and Trinitarian dimensions of Cistercian life. Patrick F. O'Connell is professor in the departments of English and theology at Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania. A founding member and former president of the International Thomas Merton Society, he edits The Merton Seasonaland is coauthor (with William H. Shannon and Christine M. Bochen) of The Thomas Merton Encyclopedia. He has edited four previous volumes of Thomas Merton's monastic conferences for the Monastic Wisdom series: Cassian and the Fathers; Pre-Benedictine Monasticism; An Introduction to Christian Mysticism; and The Rule of Saint Benedict.

Author : Mario I. Aguilar
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781784503543

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The Way of the Hermit by Mario I. Aguilar Pdf

At first sight the lives of hermits, living in solitude and committed to a life of prayer and contemplation seems to be a world apart of the active practice of interfaith dialogue. Yet, there is a long tradition of seeking the divine together and thus making a contribution to better mutual understanding and an active contribution to peace between Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism in India. Drawing on his experience of travelling to some of India's holy places, the life and work of writers like Thomas Merton, Charles de Foucauld and Abishaktanda and being himself a Benedictine hermit and Professor of Divinity at the University of St Andrews, Mario Aguilar opens up new possibilities for dialogue between three of the world's major religions in today's world. He shows how his own experience of an eremitic life has brought him into deep communion with pilgrims of other faiths, be it through shared silence or listening to each other's experience, through reading sacred scriptures together, through poetry or interfaith worship that draws on practices and texts from Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity. This is a book for all engaged in interfaith dialogue and seeking to explore how spiritualities of silence, contemplation and prayer can make a contribution to peace and harmony in the world today.

Author : Paul R. Dekar
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780718896850

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Thomas Merton and the New World by Paul R. Dekar Pdf

‘Merton still matters’, writes Paul R. Dekar about Cistercian monk Thomas Merton. Calling people to act justly, love kindness and walk humbly, Merton used his contemplative practice to see beyond what disrupts and divides us from one another to find the truth of our common humanity - unity in our creation in the image of God. In Thomas Merton and the New World, Dekar focuses primarily on two issues of concern to our current world. First, he studies Merton’s warnings of the abuse that stems from unmindful and irresponsible use of technology, and its ecological devastation. Second, he examines Merton’s thinking on racial injustice in the mid-1960s through his correspondence with his allies and contemporaries - James Baldwin, for example. Using Micah 6:8 to arrange Merton’s focus on justice, lovingkindness, and humility, with input from Merton’s dialogue with Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Rachel Carson and others, Dekar demonstrates just how prophetic and transferable Merton’s teachings remain.