The Catholic Worker |
Cold War Letters Published for the first time in book form . . . letters from Thomas Merton . . . written between October 1961 and October 1962. As the world seemed to tumble toward a nuclear apocalypse, Merton sought to create a community of concern that might raise a moral counterweight to the forces of fear and destruction. 202 pages — paper
Peace in the Post-Christian Era Writing at the height of the Cold War, Merton issued a passionate cry for sanity and a challenge to the idea that unthinkable violence can be squared with the Gospel of Christ. Censors of Merton's order blocked publication of this work, but forty years later, despite changing circum-stances, his prophetic message remains eerily topical. At a time when the "war on terrorism" has replaced the struggle against communism, Merton's work continues to demonstrate the power and relevance of the Gospel in answering the most urgent challenges of our time. 224 pages — paper
Passion for Peace: Reflections on War and Nonviolence In times of violence, we seek resources for peace. This essential book presents the core of Thomas Merton’s insights into the nature of violence, war, terrorism, and the Christian call for active, nonviolent engagement in the world. 169 pages — paper
Passion for Peace: The Social Essays A fascinating collection of Merton's essays on war. Many were originally published in The Catholic Worker under a pseudonym because Merton's religious superiors had silenced him on these topics. 325 pages — paper
Faith and Violence: Christian Teaching & Christian Practice Published just before he died, Merton's reflections on the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, the heroism of Father Delp and Franz Jaegerstatter in the face of Nazi Germany, and other timely reflections on the effectiveness of civil disobedience. 287 pages — paper
Living With Wisdom: A Life of Thomas Merton An absorbing pictorial biography written with love by one who became a close personal friend of Merton in the 1960s. 226 pages — paper, photos |