Thomas Merton
American Catholic priest and monk (1915–1968)
American Catholic priest and monk (1915–1968)
Thomas Merton (January 31, 1915 – December 10, 1968), religious name M. Louis, was an American Trappist monk, Catholic priest, theologian, mystic, poet, and writer. He was a professed member of the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, near Bardstown, Kentucky, living there from 1941 to his death. Merton wrote more than 50 books in a period of 27 years, on subjects including spirituality, Christian contemplation, prayer, monastic life, social justice, and pacifism, as well as scores of essays and reviews. Among Merton's most widely-read works is his bestselling autobiography The Seven Storey Mountain (1948). Merton was a keen proponent of interfaith understanding, exploring Eastern religions through study and engagement. He pioneered dialogue with prominent Asian spiritual figures.
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