Shaped by the End You Live for: Thomas Merton’s Monastic Spirituality

To understand the life and thought of Thomas Merton, one must understand him as a monk. After introducing his vocation and entrance into the Trappist order, this book highlights some of his basic spiritual presuppositions. Relying primarily on Merton’s writing, Bonnie B. Thurston surveys his thought on fundamental aspects of monastic formation and spirituality, particularly obedience, silence, solitude, and prayer. She also addresses some of the temptations and popular misunderstandings surrounding monastic life. Accessible and conversational in style, the book suggests how monastic spirituality is relevant, not only for all Christians, but also for serious spiritual seekers.

Author: Bonnie B. Thurston
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Published: 04/22/2020
Pages: 184
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 6.80h x 4.80w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9780814688076
ISBN10: 0814688071
BISAC Categories:
– Religion | Spirituality
– Religion | Monasticism
– Religion | Christian Living | Spiritual Growth