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Silence, Joy

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Silence, Joy by Thomas Merton offers a collection of his best-loved poems and prose, drawn from his well-known works like New Seeds Of Contemplation and The Way Of Chuang Tzu. This slim volume invites readers to slow down and embrace moments of silence and joy, providing spiritual reflection and deep calm in a distracted world. It blends ecstatic praise, wise counsel, gentle humour, and stillness, making it both a comforting introduction for new readers and a treasured gift for longtime Merton admirers.
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This reflective work is ideal for readers interested in spirituality, philosophy, and poetry, as well as those seeking solace and mindful stillness in their busy lives. It suits both devoted followers of Merton and newcomers looking for contemplative inspiration.

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An inspiring gift-edition of poetry and prose from the world's favorite monk-poet

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In this day of mindless distraction, we're desperate for reasons to put down our phones and reconnect with our spiritual selves. In time for the 50th anniversary of Thomas Merton's death in 1968, Silence, Joy is an invitation to slow down, take a breath, make a space for silence, and open up to joy.

Poet, monk, spiritual advisor, and social critic, Thomas Merton is a uniqueโ€”and uniquely belovedโ€”figure of the twentieth century, and this little rosary brings together his best-loved poems and prose. Drawn from classics like New Seeds Of Contemplation and The Way Of Chuang Tzu as well as less famous books, the writings in Silence, Joy offer the reader deep, calming stillness, flights of ecstatic praise, steadying words of wisdom, and openhearted laughter. Manna for Merton lovers and a warm embrace for novices, this slim collection is a delightful gift.

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Celebrated for his profound spiritual insight, Thomas Merton continues to inspire, with figures like Pope Francis and the Dalai Lama praising his expansive spiritual reach. Nick Ripatrazone highlights Merton's blend of darkness and sentiment that still resonates. Sue Monk Kidd notes Merton's ability to connect with universal human experiences, while Thich Nhat Hanh emphasises the book's helpfulness in overcoming fears and anxiety.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780811228237

Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 November 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: New Directions Publishing Corporation

Contributors:

  • Edited by Christopher Wait

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 107.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 89g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Thomas Merton (1915-1968) entered the Cistercian Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky, following his conversion to Catholicism and was ordained in 1949. During the 1960s, he was increasingly drawn into a dialogue between Eastern and Western religions and was actively engaged with domestic issues of war and racism. ...

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