Silence, Joy
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Silence, Joy
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An inspiring gift-edition of poetry and prose from the world's favorite monk-poet
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 uniqueโand uniquely belovedโfigure 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.
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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