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Nov 28, 2014, 07:43 PM
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Do any of you know of him? I am thinking of going to a week-long seminar at Bellarmine Univ. in Louisville in the spring, which will be devoted to his writings and philosophy. I rarely go anywhere, but I think this is just what I need.
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Nov 28, 2014, 07:59 PM
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I'm somewhat familiar with Merton's writings. I can imagine this would be just a wonderful opportunity!
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Nov 28, 2014, 08:15 PM
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Merton's writing is very spiritually focused. Here are some short synopses of books he's written:
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Nov 28, 2014, 08:20 PM
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Thanks, Skeezyks and emgreen. I bookmarked the site you sent, emgreen.
This is a program thru Elderhostel, which offers educational vacations all over the world. I've made my reservation! I'm excited. Between now and March, I'll be doing more reading by and about Merton. |
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Nov 29, 2014, 05:52 PM
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This is a fantastic opportunity. By all means go if you can. A week of studying Merton would do anyone a world of good.
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Dec 05, 2014, 03:01 PM
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I love Thomas Merton! His autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountain, is one of the best books I've ever read. I'm Catholic, but I think people of other faiths (or no faith at all) can still read and enjoy Merton's work. He was pretty open-minded in his outlook, even wrote a few books on Zen.
The seminar sounds like a wonderful opportunity. I hope you enjoy it! |
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Dec 06, 2014, 03:05 PM
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 Congratulations and Best Wishes, Seeker~! 
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Dec 06, 2014, 04:59 PM
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I haven't read his books but Sue Monk Kidd often mentions him in her books as an inspiration, and I really enjoy her books.
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Dec 09, 2014, 03:31 PM
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Dec 11, 2014, 03:02 PM
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Reading "No Man is an Island" at present. His writing style is somewhat slow going to me but I really do like the heart of the message. I heard of him via Thich Nacht Han's work. It sounds like a good opportunity!
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