Synopses & Reviews
The celebrated spiritual writer Thomas Merton remains one of the most influential voices of our day. His many books have become modern spiritual classics and he opened up the riches of the monastic tradition for many. Here, Esther de Waal devises a seven day personal or group retreat programme using extracts from his writings and a selection of the photography for which he was also renowned - attentive studies of the simple things around him at Gethsemani, the Trappist monastery where he lived, and images from his many travels. Esther de Waal is a superb guide to this retreat that can be made at home, at a retreat centre or on holiday, over a week or a period of weeks. The focus of each of the seven days is: * The Call * Response * The Solitary Within * Encounter With Christ * The Demands of Love * Ordinary Things * Integration
Synopsis
The celebrated spiritual writer Thomas Merton remains greatly influential and Esther de Waal has devised a program for s seven day retreat based on his writings.
About the Author
ESTHER DE WAAL is much in demand as a speaker and retreat leader. Her many books include the international bestseller Seeking God: the Way of St Benedict, The Celtic Way of Prayer, Lost in Wonder and many more. Her books with Canterbury Press have sold in excess of 35,000 copies.