Today is Thomas Merton's 100th birthday

Today is Thomas Merton's 100th birthday.  Thomas Merton (January 31, 1915- December 10, 1968) was a Catholic convert who became a Trappist Monk, a writer and even a peace activist.  Why does Merton still matter?



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  1. Oh, I posted a really good Thomas Merton poem on my blog yesterday in commemoration of his 100th:
    http://ashesfromburntroses.blogspot.com/2015/01/faith-filled-friday-after-night-office.html

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