The Unquiet Monk: Thomas Merton's Questing Faith

Thomas Merton (1915-1968) the Trappist monk, spiritual writer, and social critic, remains one of the most influential religious figures of our time. From a cloistered monastery in Kentucky he spoke to the spiritual and social concerns of the world, offering a voice of conscience, sanity, and compassion. His fascinating life and spiritual wisdom continue to find an audience among spiritual seekers of all kinds.

In The Unquiet Monk, Michael Higgins offers a fresh interpretation of Merton’s complex and multivalent genius. Drawing in part on interviews with those who knew him, Higgins explores the story of Merton’s life, his work as a poet and writer, his prophetic response to war and social disorder, his contemplative response to the human condition, and his forays into inter-religious dialogue.

For those just discovering Merton as well as his multitude of admirers, The Unquiet Monk offers a unique portrait of a universal spiritual master.

Novalis, 2015, ISBN 978-2896881208, 126pp.