New Seeds of Contemplation

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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1590300491
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (93 download)

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Book Synopsis New Seeds of Contemplation by : Thomas Merton

Download or read book New Seeds of Contemplation written by Thomas Merton and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2003 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of thirty-nine short essays in which Thomas Merton examines what true contemplation is and how it can impact one's spirituality.

Man of Dialogue

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Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 0814684602
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (146 download)

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Book Synopsis Man of Dialogue by : Gregory K. Hillis

Download or read book Man of Dialogue written by Gregory K. Hillis and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How Catholic was Thomas Merton? Since his death in 1968, Merton’s Catholic identity has been regularly questioned, both by those who doubt the authenticity of his Catholicism given his commitment to ecumenical and interreligious dialogue and by those who admire Merton as a thinker but see him as an aberration who rebelled against his Catholicism to articulate ideas that went against the church. In this book, Gregory K. Hillis illustrates that Merton’s thought was intertwined with his identity as a Catholic priest and emerged out of a thorough immersion in the church’s liturgical, theological, and spiritual tradition. In addition to providing a substantive introduction to Merton’s life and thought, this book illustrates that Merton was fundamentally shaped by his identity as a Roman Catholic.

Merton's Theology of Prayer

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis Merton's Theology of Prayer by : John J Higgins

Download or read book Merton's Theology of Prayer written by John J Higgins and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Thoughts In Solitude

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Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN 13 : 1429944072
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Book Synopsis Thoughts In Solitude by : Thomas Merton

Download or read book Thoughts In Solitude written by Thomas Merton and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoughtful and eloquent, as timely (or timeless) now as when it was originally published in 1956, Thoughts in Solitude addresses the pleasure of a solitary life, as well as the necessity for quiet reflection in an age when so little is private. Thomas Merton writes: "When society is made up of men who know no interior solitude it can no longer be held together by love: and consequently it is held together by a violent and abusive authority. But when men are violently deprived of the solitude and freedom which are their due, the society in which they live becomes putrid, it festers with servility, resentment and hate." Thoughts in Solitude stands alongside The Seven Storey Mountain as one of Merton's most uring and popular works. Thomas Merton, a Trappist monk, is perhaps the foremost spiritual thinker of the twentiethcentury. His diaries, social commentary, and spiritual writings continue to be widely read after his untimely death in 1968.

Praying with Thomas Merton

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Publisher : Saint Mary's Press
ISBN 13 : 9780884893035
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (93 download)

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Book Synopsis Praying with Thomas Merton by : Wayne Simsic

Download or read book Praying with Thomas Merton written by Wayne Simsic and published by Saint Mary's Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The rich complexity of Thomas Merton is rendered clear and accessible. The reader is invited to that transformation of life which is at the heart of Merton's message". Sr. Donna Kristoff, Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, Ohio

Contemplative Prayer

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Publisher : Image
ISBN 13 : 0307589536
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (75 download)

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Book Synopsis Contemplative Prayer by : Thomas Merton

Download or read book Contemplative Prayer written by Thomas Merton and published by Image. This book was released on 2009-11-17 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this classic text, Thomas Merton offers valuable guidance for prayer. He brings together a wealth of meditative and mystical influences–from John of the Cross to Eastern desert monasticism–to create a spiritual path for today. Most important, he shows how the peace contacted through meditation should not be sought in order to evade the problems of contemporary life, but can instead be directed back out into the world to affect positive change. Contemplative Prayer is one of the most well-known works of spirituality of the last one hundred years, and it is a must-read for all seeking to live a life of purpose in today’s world. In a moving and profound introduction, Thich Nhat Hanh offers his personal recollections of Merton and compares the contemplative traditions of East and West.

Praying the Psalms

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Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 9780814605486
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (54 download)

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Download or read book Praying the Psalms written by Thomas Merton and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 1956 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Merton shows us how to draw out the richness of worship from the psalter and to use it to achieve "the peace that comes from submission to God's will and from perfect confidence in him".......Catholic Review Service

Thomas Merton on Prayer

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis Thomas Merton on Prayer by : John J. Higgins

Download or read book Thomas Merton on Prayer written by John J. Higgins and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Merton & Hesychasm

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ISBN 13 : 9781887752459
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)

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Book Synopsis Merton & Hesychasm by : Bernadette Dieker

Download or read book Merton & Hesychasm written by Bernadette Dieker and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This profound work introduces the West to Eastern Christian spirituality through the lens of Thomas Merton, as practiced from the time of the Desert Fathers. Contributors to this volume present the riches of Christian contemplative methods and experience dating back to their original Christian source.

A Course in Christian Mysticism

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Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 0814645089
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (146 download)

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Book Synopsis A Course in Christian Mysticism by : Thomas Merton

Download or read book A Course in Christian Mysticism written by Thomas Merton and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas Merton's lectures to the young monastics at the Abbey of Gethsemani provide a good look at Merton the scholar. A Course in Christian Mysticism gathers together, for the first time, the best of these talks into a spiritual, historical, and theological survey of Christian mysticism--from St. John's gospel to St. John of the Cross. Sixteen centuries are covered over thirteen lectures. A general introduction sets the scene for when and how the talks were prepared and for the perennial themes one finds in them, making them relevant for spiritual seekers today. This compact volume allows anyone to learn from one of the twentieth century's greatest Catholic spiritual teachers. The study materials at the back of the book, including additional primary source readings and thoughtful questions for reflection and discussion, make this an essential text for any student of Christian mysticism.

What Is Contemplation?

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Publisher : Ravenio Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 45 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis What Is Contemplation? by : Thomas Merton

Download or read book What Is Contemplation? written by Thomas Merton and published by Ravenio Books. This book was released on 1978 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are so many Christians who do not appreciate the magnificent dignity of their vocation to sanctity, to the knowledge, love and service of God. There are so many Christians who do not realize what possibilities God has placed in the life of Christian perfection — what possibilities for joy in the knowledge and love of Him. There are so many Christians who have practically no idea of the immense love of God for them, and of the power of that Love to do them good, to bring them happiness. Why do we think of the gift of contemplation, infused contemplation, mystical prayer, as something essentially strange and esoteric reserved for a small class of almost unnatural beings and prohibited to everyone else? It is perhaps because we have forgotten that contemplation is the work of the Holy Ghost acting on our souls through His gifts of Wisdom and Understanding with special intensity to increase and perfect our love for Him. These gifts are part of the normal equipment of Christian sanctity. They are given to all in Baptism, and if they are given it is presumably because God wants them to be developed. Their development will always remain the free gift of God and it is true that His wise Providence sees fit to develop them less in some saints than in others. But it is also true that God often measures His gifts by our desire to receive them, and by our cooperation with His grace, and the Holy Spirit will not waste any of His gifts on people who have little or no interest in them.

Opening the Bible

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Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 9780814604083
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Opening the Bible written by Thomas Merton and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is to consider some of the special ques-tions and problems which surround the Bible itself--a book for which all blurbs are impossible.

Praying the Psalms

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Publisher : Ravenio Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 33 pages
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Download or read book Praying the Psalms written by Thomas Merton and published by Ravenio Books. This book was released on with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Praying the Psalms, renowned spiritual writer Thomas Merton invites readers to deepen their prayer life by engaging with the ancient wisdom of the Psalms. Merton's insightful reflections and practical guidance illuminate the timeless relevance of these sacred texts, showing how they can serve as a powerful catalyst for personal transformation and a profound encounter with the divine. Whether you are a seasoned contemplative or just beginning your spiritual journey, this book offers a rich and accessible pathway into the heart of the Psalms, revealing their potential to inspire, comfort, and challenge us in our daily lives.

Life and Holiness

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Publisher : Colchis Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 162 pages
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Book Synopsis Life and Holiness by : Thomas Merton

Download or read book Life and Holiness written by Thomas Merton and published by Colchis Books. This book was released on 1963 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is intended to be a very simple book, an elementary treatment of a few basic ideas in Christian spirituality. Hence it should be useful to any Christian, and indeed to anyone who wants to acquaint himself with some principles of the interior life as it is understood in the Catholic Church. Nothing is here said of such subjects as “contemplation” or even “mental prayer.” And yet the book emphasizes what is at once the most common and the most mysterious aspect in the Christian life: grace, the power and the light of God in us, purifying our hearts, transforming us in Christ, making us true sons of God, enabling us to act in the world as his instruments for the good of all men and for his glory. This is therefore a meditation on some fundamental themes appropriate to the active life. It must be said at once that the active life is essential to every Christian. Clearly the active life must mean more than the life which is led in religious institutes of men and women who teach, care for the sick, and so on. (When one is talking of the “active life” as opposed to the “contemplative life,” this is the usual reference.) Here action is not looked at in opposition to contemplation, but as an expression of charity and as a necessary consequence of union with God by baptism.

Dialogues with Silence

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Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061743240
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (617 download)

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Download or read book Dialogues with Silence written by Thomas Merton and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intensely personal devotional book from Thomas Merton, the ultimate spiritual writer of our time, showing his contemplative and religious side through his prayers and rarely-seen drawings. The only Merton gift book available. Dialogues with Silence contains a selection of prayers from throughout Merton's life--from his journals, letters, poetry, books--accompanied by all 100 of Merton's rarely seen, delightful Zen-like pen-and-ink drawings, and will attract new readers as well as Merton devotees. There is no other Merton devotional like this, and the paperback edition will be elegantly designed and packaged.

New Seeds of Contemplation

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Publisher : New Directions Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0811219658
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book New Seeds of Contemplation written by Thomas Merton and published by New Directions Publishing. This book was released on 2007-11-27 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the best-loved books by one of the great spiritual authors of our time, with a new introduction by best-selling author Sue Monk Kidd. New Seeds of Contemplation is one of Thomas Merton's most widely read and best-loved books. Christians and non-Christians alike have joined in praising it as a notable successor in the meditative tradition of St. John of the Cross, The Cloud of Unknowing, and the medieval mystics, while others have compared Merton's reflections with those of Thoreau. New Seeds of Contemplation seeks to awaken the dormant inner depths of the spirit so long neglected by Western man, to nurture a deeply contemplative and mystical dimension in our lives. For Merton, "Every moment and every event of every man's life on earth plants something in his soul. For just as the wind carries thousands of winged seeds, so each moment brings with it germs of spiritual vitality that come to rest imperceptibly in the minds and wills of men. Most of these unnumbered seeds perish and are lost, because men are not prepared to receive them: for such seeds as these cannot spring up anywhere except in the soil of freedom, spontaneity and love."

Flee, Be Silent, Pray

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Publisher : MennoMedia, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1513804367
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (138 download)

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Book Synopsis Flee, Be Silent, Pray by : Ed Cyzewski

Download or read book Flee, Be Silent, Pray written by Ed Cyzewski and published by MennoMedia, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-02-12 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if prayer could be simple rather than strenuous? Anxious, results-driven Christians can never pray enough, serve enough, or study enough. But what if God is calling us not to frenzied activity but to a simple spiritual encounter? What if we must merely receive what God has already given us? In Flee, Be Silent, Pray, writer and contemplative retreat leader Ed Cyzewski guides readers out of the anxiety factory of contemporary Christianity and toward a God whose love astounds those quiet long enough to receive it. With helpful guidance into solitude, contemplative prayer, and practices such as lectio divina and the Examen, Cyzewski guides readers toward the Christ whose yoke is easy and whose burden is light. Ready to shed the fear of the false self and the exhaustion of a duty-driven faith? Flee. Be silent. Pray.