Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection

Explore Thomas Merton’s encounter with Islam and its mystical tradition of Sufism with one of Catholicism’s great scholars.Thomas Merton (1915–1968) was a Trappist monk whose numerous books made the Christian spiritual classics accessible to modern...

From the best-selling author of The Seven Storey Mountain and New Seeds of Contemplation, essential listening for all spiritual seekers.Recorded almost 20 years after The Seven Storey Mountain was published, these talks showcase a mystic at the height...

These are some of the most fascinating Thomas Merton lectures ever recorded.Recorded in the last year of his life, these talks capture Merton as he ponders profound questions in an accessible, down-to-earth way. You will glean insight from Merton on a...

This is a course about Thomas Merton and you.You will explore Thomas Merton's remarkable life and works while actively developing a relationship with him. For many, Merton has become a lifelong mentor and spiritual guide, and he will bring you to new...

Gain the wine know-how you’ve always wanted in this comprehensive course.With more than 55,000 wines on sale in the U.S. today, choosing just the right one for each occasion can be a challenge even for the experienced. To help you master that...

Renew your faith as you learn about the founding fathers of Christian theology with Thomas Merton.Three men laid the groundwork for Christianity’s philosophy, theology, and learning. Seventeen centuries later, a spiritual visionary taught gripping...

From the best-selling author of The Seven Storey Mountain, essential listening for Christians, Catholics, and all wisdom seekers.A leading Christian intellectual and a global citizen, Thomas Merton was known for his mission to understand and learn...

You are invited to sit at the feet of a contemplative master.In the words of renowned theologian Fr. Lawrence Cunningham, Thomas Merton was perhaps "the greatest spiritual writer and spiritual master of the 20th century." With a poet's sensibility, an...

Travel into the desert with Thomas Merton as your guide.In the third century, men and women journeyed into the deserts of Syria and Egypt. Turning away from the world, they sought to find salvation in solitude. By doing so, they developed new forms of...

What is the function of the contemplative in the modern world?This question lies at the root of Thomas Merton’s extended contemplation of Franz Kafka’s dystopian novel, Duration - 2h 22m. Author - Thomas Merton. Narrator - Thomas Merton. Published...

New York Times bestselling author and monk, Thomas Merton, exploring the literature and spirituality of 20th century’s greatest novelist: James Joyce.Born in 1882 to a Catholic family in Dublin, James Joyce wrote some of the most acclaimed...

New York TImes bestselling author of The Seven Storey Mountain and New Seeds of Contemplation invites you to explore great literature.How can poetry help us understand the world? Thomas Merton’s life and works are the stuff of legend. A modern-day...

From the best-selling author of The Seven Storey Mountain, profound listening for Christians, Catholics, and all wisdom seekers.Christian theology may not believe in Marxism, and Marxism may think that God is dead, but the two ideologies still have...

What can the first Christian monks teach you about holy living today? In a set of conferences he recorded in 1963, Thomas Merton turns a thoughtful eye to this question.Thomas Merton gave these conferences to the novice monks he taught. As you listen...

As Christians, we are all called to be pilgrims, navigating the Way to God. For many, this pilgrimage is figurative, a spiritual journey that deepens our awareness. Some, however, choose to undertake physical journeys to the lands most sacred to our...

“Literature, drama, poetry, make certain statements about [human] acts that can be made in no other way.”– Thomas MertonTake Thomas Merton as your personal poetry professor.You know Thomas Merton as one of the most beloved voices of the twentieth...

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...

You are invited to take a spiritual journey with Thomas Merton. Originally presented to a group of nuns on a four-day retreat, these moving talks will touch your heart while revealing new pathways for your spiritual growth.As you examine the...

Recorded in 1964 at his monastery, Thomas Merton gave these lectures to novice Cistercians. Today, you are invited into Merton’s classroom for an intimate discussion about one of Christianty’s most influential figures.Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, O....

In the twentieth century, Thomas Merton, one of Christianity's great mystics, encountered the ancient Eastern mystical tradition known as Sufism. The result was an outpouring of mystical insight and spiritual wisdom.In these talks, you will discover...

Join monk and mystic Thomas Merton on a journey through monastic and contemplative history.In these talks delivered by Thomas Merton, you will gain a rich introduction to the monastic period of Church history, encountering such figures as St. Bernard...

Recorded by a monk and mystic who changed the world, these newly remastered lectures showcase Thomas Merton’s brilliant teaching.Original delivered at the Abbey of Gethsemani to his fellow monks, Thomas Merton’s talks invite you on a journey through...

Join Thomas Merton in exploring the timeless words of one of the world’s greatest poets, Rainer Maria Rilke.Before entering the monastery, Thomas Merton studied English at Columbia University and taught literature at St. Bonaventure University. His...

Join Thomas Merton in exploring life's great questions.In this audio program, Merton will challenge you with questions about man's individual destiny, the human condition, prayer, and the nature of time. Originally delivered in 1965, these timeless...