Thomas Merton on Prayer 1 Author:Thomas Merton Thomas Merton on Prayer - — part 1 of 2 (4 Titles, 4 CDs) In these live audio CD recordings you will hear Thomas Merton's own voice discussing his thoughts on prayer with visiting novices during his stay at the Abbey of Gethsemani. — OUR FATHER, PERFECT PRAYER - "Life's goal is to return to the Father's house." Merton talks about how the "praye... more »r of fire" relates to the monastic life. He concludes by treating why we glorify God with praise.
PRAYER: THE SEARCH FOR INNER REST - On side two Merton explains the Jesus prayer. On side one he explains that the purpose of prayer is to allow God to rest in our hearts while we rest in Him.
PRAYER AND SELF GROWTH - We must begin prayer with the self, we must also transcend the self. Merton also deals with distractions in prayer and the relationship of meditation and experience.
PRAYER AND THE YOKE OF CHRIST - Merton is at his best when dealing with paradox. Here he shares with his students the importance and the possibility of a burden being light as well as heavy. He also talks about the reality and centrality of prayer, not only in a monk's life, but in ours.« less