Dive deep into the spiritual journeys of some of the most profound modern contemplatives with our weekly class on Modern Mystics. Each week, we will immerse ourselves in the lives of inspiring figures such as Henri Nouwen, Howard Thurman, Simone Weil, Thomas Merton, Nicholas Black Elk, and many more.
Tonight’s class will feature Part 2 of our discussion on Thomas Merton.
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Course Overview: Module 9 – Thomas Merton: The Interspiritual Pioneer
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As a young rebel turned monastic superstar, Thomas Merton pioneered interfaith dialogue, helped birth the contemplative renewal in the Christian West, and was a vocal peace and social justice advocate. His autobiography became a best seller when he was 31. Restless, intelligent, and passionate, Thomas Merton was endlessly curious while maintaining levity.
Please join us as James Finley shares his personal experience receiving spiritual guidance from Thomas Merton's writings. He will present Merton’s insights on living a more contemplative life, where we learn to seek, find, understand, and respond to God, who is ever present in each moment of our lives.
Meet Your Speaker
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James Finley lived as a monk for six years at the Trappist monastery of the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky, where he received spiritual guidance from Thomas Merton. He has led silent weekend contemplative retreats throughout the United States and Canada. He is the author of Merton’s Palace of Nowhere, The Contemplative Heart, Christian Meditation, and most recently, The Healing Path: A Memoir and an Invitation. His audio and video recordings include The Path to the Palace of Nowhere, Following the Mystics Through the Narrow Gate, The Living Wisdom of Meister Eckhart, and Jesus and Buddha. He is a core teacher in the Center for Action and Contemplation, founded by Father Richard Rohr, where he also hosts the Turning to the Mystics podcast. He has retired from his private practice as a clinical psychologist and lives in Marina del Ray, CA.
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