Thomas Merton's "The Quickening Of St. John…

Aug 29, 2024

In today’s poem Thomas Merton, 20th-century author and mystic, comes to an understanding of his monastic vocation through a contemplation of John the Baptist’s prenatal gymnastics.

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Lisa Shaffer

Aug 29

Just gorgeous. Perfect for this Memorial. Much thanks!

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