Merton is considered one of the great spiritual directors of the 20th century. For the first time, thomas mertons writings have been arranged into a book of hours, a resource for daily prayer and contemplation that imitates the increasingly. Yet, i kept seeing this merton a book of hours at numerous retreat centers that i attended. Kathleen deignan hardcover, 224 pages, 5 x 7 inches. Book notes thomas merton was the most popular proponent of the christian contemplative tradition in the twentieth century.
A book of hours kindle edition by merton, thomas, john giuliani. Catholic bestseller available from ave maria press. Come into the silence is an easytouse devotional for all those seeking peace, stillness, and solitude in a busy and noisy world. Deignan has woven a tapestry of merton s prayer, prose, and poetry at their most ardent so as to reeducate our awareness that god is beautiful and most. A divine passion in words and vision edited by john moses.
Music on the writings of thomas merton linda kernohan, composer and pianist. A book of hours thomas merton, kathleen deignan, john giuliani on. Review of thomas merton, a book of hours, edited with an. These are profound, and each time i pray them, they reveal new depths. At prayer with thomas merton 2007, sorin books, isbn 1933495057. Now, for the first time, some of his most lyrical and prayerful writings have been arranged into a book of hours, a rich resource for daily prayer and contemplation that imitates the. A book of hours allows for a slice of monastic contemplation in the midst of hectic modern life, with psalms, prayers, readings, and reflections. Music on the writings of thomas mertonlinda kernohan, composer and pianistreadings by carol gonza. If we love god, in whose image we were created, we discover ourselves in him and we cannot help being happy. She is currently composerinresidence of schola ministries and is the founder and director of iona spirituality institute at iona college, new york, and previously directed the iona institute for peace and justice studies in ireland. With prayers for dawn, day, dusk, and dark for each day of the week, a book of hours brings the ancient monastic practice of praying the hours into our hectic. According to edward rice in his biography the man in the sycamore tree. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The seven storey mountain paperback by thomas merton.
Thomas merton books biography and list of works author. A book of hours by thomas merton, kathleen deignan. By looking at such works as duino elegies, the book of hours, and letters to a young poet, you will discover how rilke demonstrates holiness through imaginative possibilities. By kathleen deignan, cnd, with jonathan montaldo and paul avgerinos. Apr, 2021 past president of the international thomas merton society, she is a regular presenter at its meetings. Through this magnificent book of hours, thomas merton guides the prayers of an active contemplative for one week if one uses it as kathleen deignan intended. Three essays on thomas merton 2006, the thomas merton society of great britain and ireland, isbn 0955157110. By exploring the works of rilke, merton marries his catholic spirituality with his passion for poetry, showing how they complement and shed light on each other. By the way, i discovered that i typed the web site on judith carpenters book with the wrong spacing last week. The book of hours is a christian devotional book popular in the middle ages. The merton book of hours will be appreciated by merton fans and those who seek to be more contemplative in their daily prayer.
A book of hours by thomas merton for the first time, thomas mertons most lyrical and prayerful writings are arranged in a book of hours, a rich resource for. Thomas merton books available at carmichaels carmichaels. It may not be everyones cup of tea, but i greatly appreciate this text and have used it regularly for daily prayer and reflection. Now, for the first time, some of his most lyrical and prayerful writings have been arranged into a book of hours, a rich resource for daily prayer and contemplation that imitates the increasingly popular ancient monastic practice of praying the hours. Thomas merton books available at carmichaels carmichael. A book of hours sorin books 2007, she has interlaced his mystical world with her scared song to weave a sound tapestry for prayer at dawn and dusk each day that will encompass you in stillness or in motion, in solitude or while moving through the busyness of your life. It is modeled on the book of hours, a devotional resource popular in the middle ages as a means. From thomas mertons legacy of spiritual writings comes a book of hours, a manual of mysticism, a set of teachings for engaged contemplatives, a guide for the. The book of hours by thomas merton called me to a deeper sense of myself. Thomas merton on forgetting ourselves and joining in the joy of the cosmic dance in a book compiled by kathleen deignan. Merton is a man of faith who has gone out beyond the constructs of humanity in his pursuit of god, and his writing shows this fact. Thomas merton a book of hours monasteries of the heart. Deignan has woven a tapestry of mertons prayer, prose, and poetry at their most ardent so as to reeducate our awareness that god is beautiful and most worthy of our daily praise.
A book of hours, including an audio book that includes her sacred songs and psalmody. Bequeathed to the society in 1769 by the revd charles lyttleton, bishop of carlisle and president of the society 17658. Download a book of hours pdf for free or read online, isbn10 1933495057, isbn 9781933495, ebook by thomas merton was published. Deignan calls this prayer book a catechesis of the christian life, a manual of mysticism, a psalter, a set of teachings for engaged contemplatives, a guide for the formation of conscience, a collection of koans and mantras and breath prayers, a gospel. Thomas merton on the divine office one catholic life.
Praising god from dawn to dusk thomas merton center. Each day of the week, merton s thoughts, meditations, and prayers pulled me into a journey of love. Deignan has woven a tapestry of merton s prayer, prose, and poetry at their most ardent so as to reeducate our awareness that god is beautiful and most worthy of our daily praise. As one who daily reads the writings of merton, while also struggling to keep focused praying with one of the standard church breviaries, i avoided this book for a number of years thinking it was a gimmick. A book of hours by thomas merton, edited by kathleen deignan editor kathleen deignan mined merton s voluminous writings, arranging prayers for dawn, day, dusk, and dark for each of the days of the week. A book of hours reveals in ways i have never experienced the hidden wellspring of merton s contemplative life and art. A book of hours by thomas merton, kathleen deignan book. Through this magnificent book of hours, thomas merton guides the prayers of an active contemplative for one week if one uses it as kathleen. Jan 24, 20 a book of hours thomas merton, kathleen deignan, john giuliani on.
It is the most common type of surviving medieval illuminated manuscript. Listen to thomas merton on the poetry and letters of. This is a gorgeous book, beautifully conceived and intelligently executed. Jun 30, 2012 kathleen has filled the hours of this book with excerps from thomas merton s writings. A book of hours quotes showing 17 of 7 we are what we love. Book of hours by thomas merton, john giuliani, hardcover. Deignan, cnd, born 17 december 1947, is an irishamerican theologian, author and songwriter of contemporary liturgical music. Share the world and time are the dance of the lord in emptiness. See all books authored by thomas merton, including the seven storey mountain, and no man is an island, and more on. Mertons book of hours suggests that the monastic tradition of prayer and meditation at several times each day is beneficial to the not too ordinary lay person. An early 15thcentury french book of hours ms, society of antiquaries of london open to an illustration of the adoration of the magi. Here you will find material from merton for seven days of the week and four prayer stations. Deignan has selected texts from merton s mountainous corpus and arranged them into seven daily, meditative readings.
Thomas mertons a book of hours allows for a slice of monastic contemplation in. Now, for the first time, his most lyrical and prayerful writings have been arranged into a book of hours, which provides such a rich resource for daily prayer and contemplation that imitates the increasingly popular ancient monastic practice of praying the hours. Editor kathleen deignan mined mertons voluminous writings, arranging prayers for dawn, day, dusk, and dark for each of the days of the week. I read a prayer section each day for devotions and ignored the suggested times to pray. These are the best formed breviary prayers ive found in a lifetime. A book of hours reveals in ways i have never experienced the hidden wellspring of mertons contemplative life and art. Deignan has selected texts from merton s mountainous corpus and. Now, for the first time, some of his most lyrical and prayerful writings have been arranged into a book of hours, a rich resource for daily prayer and contemplation that imitates the increasingly popular ancient monastic practice of. Kathleen deignan thomas merton was the most popular proponent of the christian contemplative tradition in the twentieth century.
From thomas merton s legacy of spiritual writings comes a book of hours, a manual of mysticism, a set of teachings for engaged contemplatives, a guide for the formation of conscience, and a collection of koans, mantras, and prayers. Thomas merton was the most popular proponent of the christian contemplative tradition in the twentieth century. A book of hours allows for a slice of monastic contemplation in the midst of hectic modern life, with psalms, prayers, readings, and. Thomas merton 1915 1968 thomas merton january 31, 1915 december 10, 1968 was an american trappist monk and author, born in prades in the pyreneesorientales departement of france. From thomas mertons legacy of spiritual writings comes a book of hours, a manual of mysticism, a set of teachings for engaged contemplatives, a guide for the formation of conscience, and a collection of koans, mantras, and prayers. I have always been impressed with mertons spirituality and his writing, but this book remains by my side every day. Part of the bestselling 30 days with a great spiritual teacher series, this book invites you into the contemplative life through the words of thomas merton, one of the most popular spiritual masters of the twentieth century. The pocket thomas merton shambhala pocket classics cover image. A book of hours thomas merton, kathleen deignan, james. A book of hours sorin books 2007, she has interlaced his mystical world with her scared song to weave a sound tapestry for prayer at dawn and dusk each day that will encompass you in stillness or in motion, in solitude. Her book length publications include when the trees say nothing.
Mar 25, 2011 thomas merton was the most popular proponent of the christian contemplative tradition in the twentieth century. Thomas merton books list of books by author thomas merton. A book of hours by thomas merton 2007, hardcover for sale. A book of hours book by thomas merton, kathleen deignan.
Morning, day, dusk, and dark, for each day of the week. A book that takes thomas mertons best writings and arranges them in prayers for sunday genesis to saturday wisdom at the 4 hours named. Like every manuscript, each manuscript book of hours is unique in one way or another, but most contain a similar collection of texts, prayers and psalms, often with appropriate decorations, for christian devotion. I recommend to all merton readers the blog of a friend of mine from my fulltime bookseller days.
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