Thomas Merton: The Interspiritual Pioneer

As a young rebel turned monastic superstar, Thomas Merton pioneered interfaith dialogue, helped birth the contemplative renewal in the Christian West, and was a vocal peace and social justice advocate. His autobiography became a best seller when he was 31. Restless, intelligent, and passionate, Thomas Merton was endlessly curious while maintaining levity.

“Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy. That is not our business and, in fact, it is nobody’s business. What we are asked to do is to love, and this love itself will render both ourselves and our neighbors worthy.”