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Butler, Cuthbert - Western mysticism; the teachings of SS Augustine, Gregory and Bernard on contemplation and the contemplative life (Second edition, [N. Y.] : Dutton, [1951]). Thomas Merton's Marginalia Collection. Handwritten note in book is not in Merton's handwriting. There are very light pencil marks that may be Merton's. Copy was originally marked as belonging to the "Brothers Novitiate" library. Merton references Butler's book in a letter of April 15, 1959 to Father Mark Weidner, O.C.S.O. Accessioned from Thomas Merton's hermitage in June 2026.
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Bouyer, Louis. The paschal mystery: meditations on the last three days of Holy Week; translated by Sister Mary Benoit Holahan (Chicago : Henry Regnery Company, 1950). Thomas Merton's Marginalia Collection. This copy was accessioned in 2026 from Merton's hermitage. The English translation has only scant marks, and not necessarily by Merton. It was stamped as a book in Gethsemani's guest house library before moving to the hermitage. Merton references receiving the French edition in his journals of 1948 March 25.
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Arasteh, A. Reza. Final integration in the adult personality; a measure for health, social change, and leadership (Leiden, Brill, 1965). Thomas Merton's Marginalia Collection. Inscribed: "For Tom: This work my soul displays; though humble yet a gift. It is not the work of sweat but of joy. May it bring you many creative moments. Reza." Thomas Merton's markings throughout the book. NOTE: the scan was separated into four files because of the large size of the scan.
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Thomas Merton on Gethsemani Abbey's architecture and the replacement of the steeple, October 2, 1966. Excerpt from Merton Recordings 165 Tr-3.
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Sophfronia Scott - Uncovering a Hidden Wholeness: The Essence of Unity and Thomas Merton’s Hope for the Human Race, presented for the 16th Annual Thomas Merton Black History Month Lecture, taped live February 22, 2022 at Bellarmine University. NOTE: The transcription of the audio recording was computer generated. Some mistakes were corrected but compare any quoted text to the audio recording to ensure accuracy.
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Bishop John Stowe - Fratelli Tutti, Brothers and Sisters All: Pope Francis and Thomas Merton on Universal Fraternity, presented for the 19th Annual Thomas Merton Black History Month Lecture, taped live February 25, 2025 at Bellarmine University. NOTE: The transcription of the audio recording was computer generated. Some mistakes were corrected but compare any quoted text to the audio recording to ensure accuracy.
