Thomas Merton, Trappist Monk, Catholic Writer

Thomas Merton (January 31, 1915 - December 10, 1968) was a 20th century Catholic writer -a Trappist monk of the Abbey of Gethsemani, in the U.S. state of Kentucky



Via CNS blog: Today marks the 40th anniversary of the death of Trappist monk Thomas Merton, one of the 20th century’s most influential Catholics. His death through a freak accident in Bangkok, Thailand, came 27 years to the day he entered the Abbey at Getshemani in Trappist, Ky.

A prolific author whose comtemplative writings were an inspiration for a generation of Catholics coming alive in the church in the era around the Second Vatican Council, Merton remains as popular as ever. New books based on his journals, letters and essays continue to be published today.

What’s so attractive about Merton’s writings is his ability to speak to people seeking answers to life’s important questions. Like many of us, he wrestled with purpose and direction in life. His work remains a cornerstone for people striving to overcome the principalities and powers of the world. MORE

Read Fr. James Martin's article "The Belly of a Paradox" (Forty years after his death, Thomas Merton still causes controversy) on Busted Halo.

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