“That is God's call to us - simply to be people who are content to live close to him and to renew the kind of life in which the closeness is felt and experienced.”
Quote by Thomas Merton
Work
Thomas Merton in Alaska: Prelude to the Asian Journal : the Alaskan Conferences, Journals, and Letters
Thomas Merton in Alaska: Prelude to the Asian Journal presents a collection of Merton's writings from his time in Alaska. The book delves into the conferences he attended, his personal reflections in his journals, and the letters he exchanged during this period. It provides a glimpse into Merton's spiritual journey and the influence of his Alaskan experiences on his later work, particularly his Asian Journal. more
Author
Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton (January 31, 1915 - December 10, 1968) was an American writer, poet, social critic, and mystic. His works covered a wide range of topics including philosophy, religion, and social justice, and were highly appreciated by readers. more
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