When The Seven Story Mountain was first published, Merton was hailed as a new, contemporary spiritual voice and became one of the most popular and successful writers and commentators on modern religion and spirituality. But although Merton wrote over forty books on the importance of reflection and prayer in our inner lives, until now we have known very little about Merton's own 'way of prayer'. The distinguished Merton scholar Robert Waldron's new book is the first to fully explore the inner life of perhaps the best-known writer on prayer of the twentieth century.
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Robert Waldron skillfully explores the connections between the development of Merton's life of prayer and Simone Weil's emphasis on attention and grace in a way that opens the subject to all who seek to practice contemplation. In this inspiring book we are gently but wisely led through increasing insight to a deepening of our own prayer life. An essential read for the curious, the serious, and all Merton readers. -- Fiona Gardner, Chair of the Thomas Merton Society of Great Britain and Ireland and author of Journeying Home and The Four Steps of Love
Thomas Merton: Master of Attention is a compelling book from the heart not only of Waldron's scholarship, but of his own lay monastic interior life. From his own inbound adventures Waldron really knows of what he writes; a truly authentic author. This is a 'must read' for all those of a spiritual persuasion, Christian or otherwise. -- Richard Whitfield, formerly Wardon of St. George's House, Windsor Castle
Whether Buddhist, Sufi, or Christian, whether captivated by art, nature, poetry, or lectio divina, Waldron's readers will discover how to see more deeply and thus be in touch with the Cosmic Divine. -- Monica Weis, SSJ, Professor of English, Nazareth College of Rochester
Thomas Merton: Master of Attention is a compelling book from the heart not only of Waldron's scholarship, but of his own lay monastic interior life. From his own inbound adventures Waldron really knows of what he writes; a truly authentic author. This is a 'must read' for all those of a spiritual persuasion, Christian or otherwise. -- Richard Whitfield, formerly Wardon of St. George's House, Windsor Castle
Whether Buddhist, Sufi, or Christian, whether captivated by art, nature, poetry, or lectio divina, Waldron's readers will discover how to see more deeply and thus be in touch with the Cosmic Divine. -- Monica Weis, SSJ, Professor of English, Nazareth College of Rochester
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ROBERT WALDRON is a retired teacher of literature and currently a writer and retreat director. A recipient of four N.E.H. fellowships, his many publications include Walking with Thomas Merton (2002), Walking with Henri Nouwen (2003), and Walking with Kathleen Norris (2007) (Paulist Press). He resides in Boston, Massachusetts,where he conducts retreats.
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Thomas Merton: Master of Attention is yet another gem from the pen of Robert G. Waldron.
Waldron paints a vivid picture of Merton and explores aspects of the man and his spirituality not commonly considered. Following a lifetime of study, prayer and meditation, Merton came to know the power of attending, an act so simple yet so very profound. In so doing, he learned to transcend the mundane by being fully and prayerfully present to all that is. One would do well to attend to this book!
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Definitely for Merton Fans,
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This review is from: Thomas Merton: Master of Attention: An Exploration of Prayer (Paperback)
If you're a Merton fan, then you will very likely find this small book of reflections a valuable resource - both for providing insights into TM and as a aid for prayer. Waldron, with great skill and craft, connects Merton to the larger world of modern ascetics.
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