A review by ryberst
Contemplative Prayer by Thomas Merton

4.0

For me, very little, almost nothing, can be said about any of Merton's writings. It seems inappropriate for some reason, as if I am being presumptuous or overly cheeky. I will say that, for me, Merton ranks among the top writers/texts in my spiritual library, along with Khalil Gibran, the Tao Te Ching, and the Desert Fathers. (The Bible, too, particularly parts of the OT, but I feel like that is unnecessarily pious to say. Like saying "whats your favorite book" "The Bible" blech) Apart from these others, Merton specifically speaks to me by articulating a Christian perspective towards spirituality informed by Eastern spiritual traditions. I will forever be indebted to him, and feel transgressive to critique an author who has played such a role in my formation.