The much-beloved and most widely read of Merton's works, New Seeds of Contemplation covers a diverse range of subjects including faith, spiritual wonder, 'the night of the senses', and renunciation. The book moves the reader through the traditional phases of contemplation, and gives an idea of what to expect as the spiritual path unfolds, inviting us all to 'cast our awful solemnity to the winds and join in the general dance'.
Author Biography
Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was a Trappist monk, spiritual director, political activist, social critic, and one of the most-read spiritual writers of the twentieth century. He is the author of many books, including "The Seven Storey Mountain."
