The Art of Contemplation with Thomas Merton

“Delve into the depths of the contemplative prayer through these practical and discerning teachings of Thomas Merton”

Thomas Merton is spiritually revered today as one of the most influential writers and thinkers of the 20th century. Merton began as an American Trappist monk and soon expanded into the realms of Christian mysticism and poetry.

Much of his writing offers a distinct and mysterious guidance to readers, pointing them towards a deeper understanding of their inner selves and their relationship with God. Here, we’ll dive into such teachings that point us towards the seemingly inexplicable art of contemplation.

𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓲𝓼 𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓶𝓹𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷?

• Contemplation is the highest expression of man’s intellectual and spiritual life. It is that life itself, fully awake, fully active, fully aware that it is alive. It is spiritual wonder.
• It is spontaneous awe at the sacredness of life and of being.
• It is gratitude for life, for awareness, and for being.
• It is a vivid realization of the fact that life and being in us proceed from an invisible, transcendent and infinitely abundant Source.