Description: Thomas Merton was arguably the twentieth century's
most widely published and widely read spiritual writer. This book
explores Merton's prophetic writings and experience as they offer
guidance for spiritual seekers in their search to experience God,
to simplify their lives, to live more humanly, and to shape
Christian community in the face of alienation, consumerism, noise,
and technology. The book includes parts of three previously
unpublished conference contributions by Merton on technology.
Endorsements: ""Paul Dekar presents us in this book with a
manifesto for the future of the Christian community, which he sees
being renewed by intentional, contemplative, essentially lay
communities that know how to connect classic monastic wisdom with
the challenges of our addicted-conflicted culture. He tells us with
real passion that we don't need to fight old battles, but instead
need to focus on God's future. The chapter on Merton and technology
is alone worth the price of the book. Warmly recommended,
especially to Christians discouraged with the institutional
church."" -Donald Grayston Past President International Thomas
Merton Society ""Paul Dekar's book is a thoughtful and
comprehensive summary of Merton's concerns about our world--ranging
from ecological consciousness, war, non violence, and technology to
new monasticism and a dialogue with other faiths. It is a timely
book offering real guidance. Thomas Merton's diagnosis of the ills
of our time is speaking powerfully still: 'achievement neurosis, '
overspending, overwork, noise, violence, addiction to technology,
and an individualism that has lost sight of the common good. The
way forward? Creating 'communities of love' in which God's presence
and the depth of our humanity--which we consistently ignore--are
experienced, and where the balance between the inner and the outer
life can be restored."" -Sr. Miriam Community of the
Transfiguration About the Contributor(s): Paul R. Dekar is
Professor Emeritus of Evangelism and Mission, Memphis Theological
Seminary, member of a new monastic community in Australia, and a
prolific author, including Community of the Transfiguration:
Journey of a New Monastic Community (Eugene: Cascade, 2008). After
thirty-four years of full-time teaching, he continues to teach,
write, and work with communities of hope in Dundas, Ontario,
Canada.
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