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Exploring the Life and Works of the Prolific Trappist Monk

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June 19, 2019 by Bill

Fifty years after his untimely death, Trappist monk Thomas Merton (1915-1968) remains one of the world’s most widely read, talked about, and beloved authors, poets, contemplatives, and spiritual teachers. But how did he get to be Thomas Merton, the world-famous monk? What were his thoughts, his struggles, his hopes, and his insights as he acclimated … [Read more…]

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