This marks, for me, the end of a significant journey with Thomas Merton. It has definitely been a pilgrimage of discovery and delight! Though this particular stage is over I look forward to Thomas being an ongoing mentor and companion on my own spiritual journey. Indeed, as Merton says of his pilgrimage a few days ago... "the journey is only begun".
Over the next little while I'll be editting this site, adding an index and tags for better navigation, and generally cleaning it up a bit. Then it will remain as a "cyber-memorial" both to Merton's incredible Asian journey and to the tumultuous historical context of his day.
Thanks to all who have visited over the past 8 weeks. It is always nice to have company on a journey! Special thanks to Donald Grayston, who has been a valued guide and companion on this e-pilgrimage (not to mention a great editor!).
Deepest blessings... Rob
"A life is either all spiritual or not spiritual at all. No one can serve two masters. Your life is shaped by the end you live for. You are made in the image of what you desire." Thomas Merton
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October 15 - December 10, 1968
Welcome
I am remembering Thomas Merton 40 years after his pilgrimage to Asia in 1968. I'll be reading "The Asian Journal of Thomas Merton", studying some of the background texts, looking at the historical events of Merton's time, and generally using the opportunity to discover more about Merton and his message for today.
A very special welcome to those joining us from Donald Grayston's SFU class!
A very special welcome to those joining us from Donald Grayston's SFU class!
About Me
- Rob Pollock
- Westend, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- I am a minister in the United Church of Canada, husband, and father of three young adult daughters.
Archive
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- Veni, Veni, Emmanuel
- ADVENT 1
- 2001 A Space Odyssey
- Polonnaruwa
- Kandy - Colombo
- The Beatles - 1968
- Colombo - Singapore
- The Fool on the Hill
- Merton's Three Epiphanies
- Beware the Beast Man
- Another Snapshot in TIME
- Steppenwolf - Trilogy
- Singapore - Bangkok
- John Lennon
- The Last Posts
- Prelude to a Pilgrimage
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- The Death of Thomas Merton
- Merton and Barth
- A Journey Complete
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Merton References
These are some of the Merton books I refer to. The links to amazon.com are for book details only.
AJTM- The Asian Journal of Thomas Merton
SOP-Signs of Peace
TMLL-Thomas Merton a Life in Letters
CWA- Contemplation in a World of Action
LWW-Living With Wisdom
WTSN-When the Trees Say Nothing
IDBD-In the Dark Before Dawn
CGB-Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander
JFKU-JFK and the Unspeakable
IM - The Intimate Merton
AJTM- The Asian Journal of Thomas Merton
SOP-Signs of Peace
TMLL-Thomas Merton a Life in Letters
CWA- Contemplation in a World of Action
LWW-Living With Wisdom
WTSN-When the Trees Say Nothing
IDBD-In the Dark Before Dawn
CGB-Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander
JFKU-JFK and the Unspeakable
IM - The Intimate Merton
Merton Links
“The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another.”
Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton
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4 comments:
And what a beautiful journey it was. Many thanks, Rob.
I just discovered your blog. I just want to say that I read purchased and read the Asian journal of Thomas Merton about 20 years ago.
Rob, I ave awarded you an "Honest Scrap Award". You can see it at http://blog.abuddhistcatholic.com/?p=523. I really do enjoy your blog ...
Dear Pastor Rob:
Thanks for visiting my blog. I will append the blogpost to reflect Sam Miller's misinformation. Ouch!
By the way, I have read Merton, listened to Steppenwolf as a kid and love folk/celtic music. I will keep you in my prayers. If you send me an e mail with your address I will send you a copy of my latest CD, Way to Emmaus.
Your brother in Christ absolutely,
Russ Rentler, M.D.
dobrodoc1 at gmail dot com
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