{"product_id":"a-course-in-desert-spirituality-fifteen-sessions-with-the-famous-trappist-monk-9780814684733","title":"A Course in Desert Spirituality: Fifteen Sessions with the Famous Trappist Monk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e2020 Association of Catholic Publishers first place award in spirituality\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Thomas Merton's sessions with the young monks at the Abbey of Gethsemani showcase Merton's brilliant ability to survey the key figures and synthesize their writings, inspiring his listeners and readers with what it means for the spiritual life. Like its companion volume, \u003ci\u003eA Course in Christian Mysticism\u003c\/i\u003e, this book is a collection of fifteen lectures that get to the heart of Merton's belief that monastic wisdom and spirituality are applicable for everyone. This compact volume allows anyone to learn from one of the twentieth century's greatest Catholic spiritual teachers. The study materials at the back of the book, including additional primary source readings and thoughtful questions for reflection and discussion, make this an essential text for any student of Christian desert spirituality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Merton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Liturgical Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/25\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780814684733\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMerton, Thomas:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas Merton (1915-1968), Catholic convert, Cistercian monk and hermit, poet, contemplative, social critic, and pioneer of interreligious dialogue, was a seminal figure of twentieth-century American Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSweeney, Jon M.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJon M. Sweeney is an independent scholar and one of religion's most respected writers. His many books include \u003ci\u003eJames Martin, SJ: In the Company of Jesus\u003c\/i\u003e, in the \"People of God\" series; \u003ci\u003eThe Pope Who Quit\u003c\/i\u003e, which was optioned by HBO; and \u003ci\u003eThe Pope's Cat\u003c\/i\u003e, a popular fiction series for children. He edited \u003ci\u003eA Course in Christian Mysticism\u003c\/i\u003e by Thomas Merton, published by Liturgical Press. Sweeney writes regularly for \u003ci\u003eAmerica\u003c\/i\u003e in the US, and \u003ci\u003eThe Tablet\u003c\/i\u003e in the UK. He is the publisher at Paraclete Press in Massachusetts, and lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with his wife and daughters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liturgical Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45073519902835,"sku":"9780814684733","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_ac2643cc-154d-4fd7-8020-4b823c51e23f.jpg?v=1780703334","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/a-course-in-desert-spirituality-fifteen-sessions-with-the-famous-trappist-monk-9780814684733","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}