Honoring John Jacob Niles Guest poem by Caryl Johnston In heaven they will hear your high, sweet voice— You, with…
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Conspiracy Theorists
People who reveal What propagandists conceal. David Martin
FULL ARTICLEThe Big Patsy Theory
Nineteen Arabs with boxcutters. A lone, crazed man with a gun. Create a strong first impression. There’s nothing new under…
FULL ARTICLEWaxing Indignant at the ITMS over Merton
“How dare you?” they said. What else could they say? The facts of the case Would not go away. Thomas…
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Street Art? On the corner of a street in Louisville Where Merton had his epiphany There’s a sign of commemoration.…
FULL ARTICLEMother Teresa, Fr. Richard Rohr, and Thomas Merton
Guest article by Hugh Turley Franciscan priest Richard Rohr founded the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico.…
FULL ARTICLEThomas Merton’s Stage-Prop Fan
To the tune of “Secret Agent Man” There was a nice floor fan he used for cooling; They rigged a…
FULL ARTICLEThe Martyrdom of Thomas Merton Multiple Choice Quiz
1. The wound in the back of Thomas Merton’s head: a. Was “superficial” according to authorized biographer Michael Mott. b.…
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