Books like The Asian journal of Thomas Merton by Thomas Merton

Thomas Merton’s spiritual autobiography chronicles his journey from restless young adult to Trappist monk at Gethsemani Abbey, offering an intimate portrait of faith, vocation, and inner transformation.

Classic Christian devotional

Thomas Merton’s collection of essays explores faith, loneliness, and human connection, offering a contemplative look at love, hope, and personal vocation.

Edith Stein (1891-1942), who was recently canonized, was one of the most intriguing Catholics of the twentieth century. A Jewish convert, an eminent philosopher, educator, and advocate for women, she became a Discalced Carmelite nun, Sister Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. Arrested by the Nazis she died in Auschwitz in 1942. This volume highlights the extraordinary features of her spirituality for general readers - a vision that integrated her philosophical training, her affinity for Carmelite mysticism, and her personal identification with the way of the Cross. Edith Stein provides a wonderful introduction to an extraordinary mind

In the words of the author: "My main purpose is to offer as definite and clear an idea as possible of the meaning, function and end of passion, and then convince the reader to go ahead and live passionately. There is an absolutely indispensable need for followers of Christ to become progressively conscious of human growth that is as thoroughly erotic and sexual as it is spiritual." The author breaks through the limits of literary romanticisms and the "pretty poisons" of superficiality which are such a great part of the past and present world. He brings us through a "Desert experience" and into the liberating life of mystical love. St. Paul, Elizabeth of Hungary, Joan of Arc and Thérèse of Lisieux exemplify for the author "the passion of God meeting and evoking the passion of man in compassion...and through which the hard crust of the world is broke open." A book for everyone who seeks to go beyond the exhausted powers of eros and be lifted by the inexhaustible spirit into agape. [Back cover].

Thomas Merton’s final volume of journals (1960‑1963) reveals his inner struggle between solitary monastic life and growing social engagement, addressing civil rights, nonviolence, and the Church’s societal role.