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‘This Lenten devotional is unlike any I’ve seen. It’s not about giving up something trivial for a few weeks. It’s about getting free of the “false self” that alienates us from ourselves, each other, and God. Nobody understood that transformation better than Thomas Merton—and nobody understands Merton better than Robert Inchausti.’ — Parker J. Palmer, writer, speaker and author of On the Brink of Everything
A convert who went from youthful rebellion to being celebrated by Pope Francis as one of the three greatest Americans of the modern era, Thomas Merton lived a life that embodies the complexities of our age. He is the perfect companion for a Lenten journey, and in The Way of Thomas Merton, Robert Inchausti explores and illuminates his writings for Christians today.
This practical and thought-provoking Lent book guides us through Thomas Merton’s work to powerfully examine the difficulties modern life presents for our spiritual development and how we can overcome them. With daily devotions for the whole of Lent, The Way of Thomas Merton explores the journey from the false to the true self that is carried through Merton’s writings and encourages us to make that journey ourselves.
Looking at how he embraced world renunciation, feminist theology, interfaith activism and much more, Robert Inchausti offers a challenging vision of who Merton was – and shows us that there is much that we can learn from him.
The Way of Thomas Merton is the perfect Lent devotional for anyone looking for practical help working on their spiritual development amid the business of modern living, or for anyone interested in learning more about Thomas Merton. It will leave you with a deeper understanding of Merton’s writings as well as modern misconceptions about faith, and will help you on the journey to discover your true self throughout Lent and beyond.
Robert Inchausti is Professor of English at California State Polytechnic University and the author of numerous books. He is the editor of the Thomas Merton books Echoing Silence, Seeds and The Pocket Thomas Merton. He has spoken at Merton conferences in the UK, Canada, Brazil and the United States.
