The Vision of Thomas Merton

Reflecting Thomas Merton's interests and talents, this collection includes articles on Merton's view of faith, his monastic commitment, his relationship with his father, his interest in quantum physics, the role of nature in his spirituality, his poetry, and his dialogue with the Eastern traditions. It offers insights into his life.

Patrick F. O'Connell, associate professor of English and Theology at Gannon University, Erie, PA., served as fifth president of the International Thomas Merton Society and has been editor of The Merton Seasonal since 1998; he is co-author of the Thomas Merton Encyclopedia and has edited Cassian and the Fathers, the first volume of Merton's Novitiate Conferences.