Thomas Merton Society of Canada
In his lifetime, Thomas Merton was hailed as a prophet and
censured for his outspoken social criticism. A Trappist monk for nearly 27
years, he became an eloquent spiritual writer and witness to peace. Merton, a
hermit with countless friends, lived at Kentucky’s Abbey of Gethsemani until
his death in 1968. He wrote prolifically on a vast range of topics, including
prayer, interior growth, social responsibility, violence and war. Although
rooted in Christianity, he sought the wisdom of other religions in his search
for an authentic experience of the divine. Today he is considered a spiritual
master, a brilliant religious writer, and a man who embodied the quest for God
and human solidarity in the modern world.
The purpose of the
Thomas Merton Society of Canada is to promote a greater
knowledge of the life and writings of Thomas Merton through public lectures,
retreats and other events that provide insight into his spiritual journey and
our own. For information about Thomas Merton, or programs of the Thomas Merton
Society of Canada, visit www.merton.ca.
"Finding Hope in a Time of Despair"
One-Day Conference
Saturday, March 3, 2007, 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Canadian Memorial Church & Centre for Peace,
1825 W. 16th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Based on the life and thought of Thomas Merton, 20th century monk, social
critic, poet, East-West philosopher, and prophet, this conference explores a
spiritual response to despair over global warming, terrorism, nukes,
consumerism, etc. Plenaries with Don Grayston, Ron Dart, nine concurrent
sessions & a contemplative closing with music by Rob des Cotes.
Cost: $35.00 (includes lunch); $20 half day.
Registration/information: 604-669-2546 (Thomas Merton Society of Canada) or
tmsc@telus.net.
The conference is sponsored by the Thomas Merton Society of Canada and Canadian
Memorial Church & Centre for Peace.
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