The Silent Life Author:Thomas Merton "A monk is a man who has been called by the holy spirit to relinquish the cares, desires and ambitions of other men, and devote his entire life to seeking God." — At a time when the monastic life is experiencing a remarkable revival, Thomas Merton has written a fascinating account of all the branches of the monastic family--the first book of its ... more »kind to appear in the English language.
In the concise and beautiful prose for which he is justly famous, the author of Seeds of contemplation and The Living Bread offers truly inspired understanding of a great and significant branch of the Church.« less