Merton wrote more than 50 books in a period of 27 years, [1] mostly on spirituality, social justice, and pacifism, as well as scores of essays and reviews. Among Merton's most widely-read …

May 26, 2020 · Thomas Merton (1915-1968) is arguably the most influential American Catholic author of the twentieth century. His autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountain, has sold over …

Dec 6, 2025 · Thomas Merton was a Roman Catholic monk, poet, and prolific writer on spiritual and social themes. He was one of the most important Catholic writers of the 20th century. …

Aug 25, 2025 · Thomas Merton had a sense of depth and integrity to the search for God and how it interfaces the world. He had a deep love for his own mystical, contemplative Christian …

Many esteem Thomas Merton as a spiritual master, a brilliant writer, and a man who embodied the quest for God and for human solidarity. Since his death, many volumes by him have been …

Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was a groundbreaking leader who is arguably the most influential Catholic author of the 20th century. His far-reaching influence speaks to the hearts of millions …

He is widely considered to be the most important American Catholic writer of the twentieth century. He was known as an activist who considered race and peace the two most urgent …

January 31, 2025, marks the 110th anniversary of Thomas Merton ‘s birth, a milestone that invites us to consider the contribution of this Trappist monk, poet, and mystic. Merton’s life, rooted...

Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was a writer and Trappist monk at Our Lady of Gethsemani Abbey in Kentucky. His writings include such classics as The Seven Storey Mountain, New Seeds of …

Thomas Merton was a groundbreaking leader who challenged the hypocrisies of our age and instead offered his meditations on the power of prayer, humility and grace.