Synopsis "This is Thomas Merton speaking in his quietest, most persuasive tone, even omitting the whimsical humor that makes his more intimate writing so attractive. The prose is clean and spare, reaching beyond the refectory lectern to remind us of the importance--nay, relevance--of prayer for all Christians, contemplative or other".---America. Synopsis Merton offers valuable guidance for prayer in this classic text. 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. Synopsis A guide to modern prayer draws on such influences as John of the Cross and Eastern desert monasticism and serves as an argument against drug-induced inner peace. Reissue. NYT. From the Publisher This is Thomas Merton at his contemplative best, applying ancient wisdom to the longings of our age through his thoughtful commentary on Scripture and important writers of the Western spiritual tradition. Description from The Reader's CatalogBrings in texts from Scripture and from writers in the long tradition of Western contemplative spirituality. "Every page shows the rough texture of lived experience" --AmericaFrom The PublisherThis is Thomas Merton at his contemplative best, applying ancient wisdom to the longings of our age through his thoughtful commentary on Scripture and important writers of the Western spiritual tradition.Tell a Friend | Bookmark This Page | Printable Version Product Review: Write your own review
Synopsis Merton offers valuable guidance for prayer in this classic text. 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. Synopsis A guide to modern prayer draws on such influences as John of the Cross and Eastern desert monasticism and serves as an argument against drug-induced inner peace. Reissue. NYT. From the Publisher This is Thomas Merton at his contemplative best, applying ancient wisdom to the longings of our age through his thoughtful commentary on Scripture and important writers of the Western spiritual tradition. Description from The Reader's CatalogBrings in texts from Scripture and from writers in the long tradition of Western contemplative spirituality. "Every page shows the rough texture of lived experience" --AmericaFrom The PublisherThis is Thomas Merton at his contemplative best, applying ancient wisdom to the longings of our age through his thoughtful commentary on Scripture and important writers of the Western spiritual tradition.Tell a Friend | Bookmark This Page | Printable Version Product Review: Write your own review
Synopsis A guide to modern prayer draws on such influences as John of the Cross and Eastern desert monasticism and serves as an argument against drug-induced inner peace. Reissue. NYT. From the Publisher This is Thomas Merton at his contemplative best, applying ancient wisdom to the longings of our age through his thoughtful commentary on Scripture and important writers of the Western spiritual tradition. Description from The Reader's CatalogBrings in texts from Scripture and from writers in the long tradition of Western contemplative spirituality. "Every page shows the rough texture of lived experience" --AmericaFrom The PublisherThis is Thomas Merton at his contemplative best, applying ancient wisdom to the longings of our age through his thoughtful commentary on Scripture and important writers of the Western spiritual tradition.Tell a Friend | Bookmark This Page | Printable Version Product Review: Write your own review
From the Publisher This is Thomas Merton at his contemplative best, applying ancient wisdom to the longings of our age through his thoughtful commentary on Scripture and important writers of the Western spiritual tradition. Description from The Reader's CatalogBrings in texts from Scripture and from writers in the long tradition of Western contemplative spirituality. "Every page shows the rough texture of lived experience" --AmericaFrom The PublisherThis is Thomas Merton at his contemplative best, applying ancient wisdom to the longings of our age through his thoughtful commentary on Scripture and important writers of the Western spiritual tradition.Tell a Friend | Bookmark This Page | Printable Version Product Review: Write your own review
Description from The Reader's CatalogBrings in texts from Scripture and from writers in the long tradition of Western contemplative spirituality. "Every page shows the rough texture of lived experience" --AmericaFrom The PublisherThis is Thomas Merton at his contemplative best, applying ancient wisdom to the longings of our age through his thoughtful commentary on Scripture and important writers of the Western spiritual tradition.Tell a Friend | Bookmark This Page | Printable Version Product Review: Write your own review
From The PublisherThis is Thomas Merton at his contemplative best, applying ancient wisdom to the longings of our age through his thoughtful commentary on Scripture and important writers of the Western spiritual tradition.Tell a Friend | Bookmark This Page | Printable Version Product Review: Write your own review
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