A Retreat with Thomas Merton: A Seven-Day Spiritual Journey

by Esther de Waal

Publisher:

Liturgical Press

, 2023

Overview

2024 Association of Catholic Publishers First Place Award, Inspirational

The celebrated spiritual writer Thomas Merton remains one of the most influential voices of our day. His many books are considered modern spiritual classics as he is credited with introducing the riches of the monastic tradition to many. Here, Esther de Waal devises a seven-day personal or group retreat program using excerpts from Thomas Merton’s writings and a selection of the photography for which he was also renowned. She creates a retreat that can be made at home, at a retreat center, on vacation, or over a week or longer. The focus of each of the seven days is: The Call, Response, The Solitary Within, Encounter with Christ, The Demands of Love, Ordinary Things, and Integration.

Product Details

• Title: A Retreat with Thomas Merton: A Seven-Day Spiritual Journey
• Author: Esther de Waal
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Print Publication Date: 2023
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Spiritual life—Catholic Church; Spiritual retreats; Catholic Church—Doctrines
• ISBN: 9798400800351
• Resource ID: LLS:RTRTTHMSSPRJRNY
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-08-28T21:16:29Z

About Esther de Waal

Esther de Waal is a popular spiritual writer for Anglican, Orthodox, and Catholic audiences. She often speaks at retreats and has written extensively on the application of monastic spirituality in lay life.