The Way of Thomas Merton
A prayer journey through Lent
Format:Paperback
Publisher:SPCK Publishing
Published:17th Nov '22
Should be back in stock very soon
This Lenten guide offers deep insights from Thomas Merton, helping readers uncover their true selves and navigate spiritual growth during Lent and beyond.
In The Way of Thomas Merton, readers are invited to explore the profound teachings of Thomas Merton, a renowned spiritual writer and thinker. This Lenten devotional is designed to facilitate a transformative journey, encouraging individuals to move beyond the superficial aspects of faith and delve into a deeper understanding of their true selves. Merton's insights serve as a guiding light, illuminating the path toward spiritual freedom and authenticity, which can often feel obscured by the demands of modern life.
The book emphasizes that Lent is not merely about giving up trivial comforts, but rather about shedding the 'false self' that distances us from our genuine identity, each other, and the divine. Robert Inchausti skillfully weaves Merton's teachings into practical reflections, offering readers tools to navigate their spiritual journeys. As you engage with The Way of Thomas Merton, you will find encouragement to embrace your true self, fostering a more profound connection with God and those around you.
With poetic insights and thoughtful reflections, this guide aims to inspire a deeper faith that resonates beyond the Lenten season. As you journey through its pages, you will discover how Merton's wisdom can assist in overcoming the obstacles that hinder spiritual growth, ultimately leading to a more authentic and fulfilling life. This devotional is a heartfelt invitation to embark on a path of self-discovery and transformation, guided by the enduring legacy of Thomas Merton.
'Robert Inchausti is a lifelong scholar and teacher of the luminous and mystical as it appears in the soul and in the streets. In The Way of Thomas Merton, he continues to illuminate the journey of the contemplative to "seek the centre of his own living truth" as Merton himself described. This is the unavoidable odyssey of the modern soul: to find our enduring kinship through our irrevocable authenticity. Inchausti models this while weaving countless insights from the ages.' * Mark Nepo, poet, philosopher and author of Surviving Storms *
'This Lenten devotional is unlike any I've seen. It's not about giving up something trivial for a few weeks. It's about getting free of the "false self" that alienates us from ourselves, each other, and God. Nobody understood that transformation better than Thomas Merton-and nobody understands Merton better than Robert Inchausti, whose spiritual sensibilities run deep and true. As a long-time Merton student and fellow seeker, I learned much from this brilliant treatise. I believe you will, too.' * Parker J. Palmer, writer, speaker and author of On the Brink of Everything *
'In his insightful illumination of Thomas Merton’s journey, Inchausti provides fuel for our search for the authentic self that lies beneath our everyday yearnings. To read this book is to reengage with the most important questions of our lives. While no one can take your journey for you, Inchausti's poetically insightful reflection on Thomas Merton's life of deep inquiry opens a window through which you may discover your own unique pathway home.' * Ward Mailliard, Co-founder of the Mount Madonna Center, Watsonville, California *
ISBN: 9780281085828
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128 pages
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