Thomas Merton on Prayer
Thomas Merton
Renew your prayer life with Thomas Merton.
Thomas Merton was one of the great spiritual masters: a Trappist monk, profound mystic, and brilliant writer. He inspired men and women from all walks of life with his dedication to prayer and contemplation.
In 1967, near the end of his life, Merton gave a powerful set of lectures on prayer to the Sisters of Loretto. He channeled a lifetime full of wisdom, piety, and prayerfulness into these erudite yet down-to-earth talks. Now, you have the rare opportunity to hear Merton's moving lectures, deepening your own life of prayer with one of the great modern spiritual masters.
This series has been remastered and made available for you to enjoy. In these heartfelt talks, Merton reaches out across the decades to inspire your spirit. He will lead you on a powerful journey, giving you new insights into praying contemplatively. You will explore such topics as religious poverty, philosophy, and monasticism. As you do so, you will discover what it means to truly live as a Christian today.
Recorded half a century ago, these talks remain as powerful today as ever. Merton will transform your life with his timeless insights into contemplation, the search for meaning, and more. Join him on this life-changing experience. (Photograph of Thomas Merton by Sibylle Akers. Used with Permission of the Merton Legacy Trust and the Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University.)
Duration - 6h 12m.
Author - Thomas Merton.
Narrator - Thomas Merton.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
Renew your prayer life with Thomas Merton. Thomas Merton was one of the great spiritual masters: a Trappist monk, profound mystic, and brilliant writer. He inspired men and women from all walks of life with his dedication to prayer and contemplation. In 1967, near the end of his life, Merton gave a powerful set of lectures on prayer to the Sisters of Loretto. He channeled a lifetime full of wisdom, piety, and prayerfulness into these erudite yet down-to-earth talks. Now, you have the rare opportunity to hear Merton's moving lectures, deepening your own life of prayer with one of the great modern spiritual masters. This series has been remastered and made available for you to enjoy. In these heartfelt talks, Merton reaches out across the decades to inspire your spirit. He will lead you on a powerful journey, giving you new insights into praying contemplatively. You will explore such topics as religious poverty, philosophy, and monasticism. As you do so, you will discover what it means to truly live as a Christian today. Recorded half a century ago, these talks remain as powerful today as ever. Merton will transform your life with his timeless insights into contemplation, the search for meaning, and more. Join him on this life-changing experience. (Photograph of Thomas Merton by Sibylle Akers. Used with Permission of the Merton Legacy Trust and the Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University.) Duration - 6h 12m. Author - Thomas Merton. Narrator - Thomas Merton. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:01:33
About the Presenter
Duration:00:01:01
Balance and Grace
Duration:00:42:03
Religious Virginity and Communal Love
Duration:00:14:31
The Institutionalized Church
Duration:00:18:09
Our Dedication to God
Duration:00:20:39
Escaping Entrapment
Duration:00:28:58
Ecstatic Life in the Spirit
Duration:00:10:26
Education, Learning, and Success
Duration:00:19:13
Christian Non-Violence
Duration:00:07:42
The Privilege and Obligation of Religious
Duration:00:19:52
Camus, the Status Quo
Duration:00:14:17
Religious Freedom
Duration:00:19:08
Monasticism
Duration:01:04:00
The Contemplative Life
Duration:01:03:38
Discussion
Duration:00:26:31
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:51