Thomas Merton - Wikipedia Thomas Merton OCSO (January 31, 1915 – December 10, 1968), religious name M Louis, was an American Trappist monk, writer, theologian, mystic, poet, social activist and scholar of comparative religion
Thomas Mertons Life and Work - Thomas Merton Center Thomas Merton (1915-1968) is arguably the most influential American Catholic author of the twentieth century His autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountain, has sold over one million copies and has been translated into over fifteen languages
Thomas Merton | Biography, Prayer, Death, Religion, Facts . . . Thomas Merton was a Roman Catholic monk, poet, and prolific writer on spiritual and social themes He was one of the most important Catholic writers of the 20th century Learn more about his life, conversion, writings, and legacy
What You Should Know about Thomas Merton | Christianity. com Thomas Merton is best known for being the first to create an open dialogue with Eastern religious leaders, such as Dalai Lama, and his desire to introduce their beliefs concerning humanity to Roman Catholicism
Thomas Merton - Abbey of Gethsemani Many esteem Thomas Merton as a spiritual master, a brilliant writer, and a man who embodied the quest for God and for human solidarity Since his death, many volumes by him have been published, including five volumes of his letters and seven of his personal journals