Thomas Merton on Prayer

by John J. Higgins

Thomas Merton on Prayer is a comprehensive study of Merton's thoughts on prayer which reflects the full scope of his contemplative life and his writings on every aspect of prayer. It explores the two central forces of Merton's man's search for God and his discovery of God through love shared with other men.

Genres: Spirituality, Christianity

200 pages, Paperback

Published January 14, 1975

Reviews

[Bert]

Wonderful food for thought

[Frank]

If you really want to understand what prayer is than this is the one and only book on prayer you need. Merton deals with prayer as communion with God not communication with God, nor communication with other humans. He deals with prayer as experiencing God not just learning about him from books. Merton is still one of the best read authors on prayer, especially contemplation, by Catholics, Christians and even non-Christians especially in America. Although a Monk who died in 1960's he is still the latest word on prayer. Prayer for Merton demanded silence and focus on God not a group or formal prayer. Merton's prayer was one on one with God in which you came away with an experience of God. His prayer was union with God not just begging for stuff. A really great little book.

[Jonathan]

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