Thomas Merton was a poet, monk, Catholic thinker and mystic. His work has had a wide cultural influence on Christian spirituality, the dialog between Christianity and eastern religions, and justice conversations.
This quote is taken from New Seeds of Contemplation, perhaps my favorite of all his books.
Where to find: Amazon (the hardcover is a lovely edition).
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