Book of Hours by Thomas Merton: Book Cover

    Book of Hours by Thomas Merton, Kathleen Deignan (Editor), John Giuliani (Illustrator)

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    (Hardcover)

    • Pub. Date: March 2007
    • 223pp
    • Sales Rank: 28,379

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      • Pub. Date: March 2007
      • Publisher: Ave Maria Press
      • Format: Hardcover, 223pp
      • Sales Rank: 28,379

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      Stunning illustrations illuminate this beautifully conceived & intelligently executed contemporary psalter, a resource that presents Merton entirely as a source for daily prayer & contemplation. Prayer, prose & poetry are interwoven with graceful illustrations to form a spiritual tapestry.

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      A contemplative book of prayerby Anonymous

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      August 15, 2009: A beautiful and inspiring book that beckons one to explore the power of prayer by focusing on the ancient teachings of contemplation that were lost for centuries. It is a different form of prayer...a set of teachings and a guide for the formation of conscience. Each reading brings new insight.

      A different way of praying, but I would have welcomed a scripture reading with each day or hour.

      Use As Intendedby lrg

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      December 04, 2008: This book is a series of poems/meditations by a now deceased monk who gained prominence in the 1960s as a peace advocate. The writings have been collected, edited, formatted, and organized into a book of hours of the type used by persons living a institutional cloistered lifestyle (i.e. monks/nuns) for prayer at various times of the day. The book is thus divided into days of the week (Sunday through Saturday) and "hours" (Dawn, Day, Dusk, Night), then divided again into various subcategories (i.e. hymns, canticles, psalms, readings, etc.)

      I picked up this book after skimming with the intention to use it as a prayer book of hours, citing my own trouble engaging in regular prayer (time constraints). This has worked for me wonderfully! I read it as a book of hours, skipping at times when I am unable to read. It is with me at all times so that I may read, re-read, contemplate, meditate and pray with assistance from Thomas Merton's wonderful words.

      I recommend this book for anyone who seeks to pray/meditate/contemplate with regularity. This is not a book to read just once, put down, and maybe pick up again years from now. Know the words, feel them in your heart and soul, contemplate their meaning, and it will help you find peace and keep you centered through a hectic day!


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