365 Days with Thomas Merton: Silence, Contemplation, and the Hidden Ground of Love (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798262326099)

Enter the silence with Thomas Merton, and discover the hidden ground of love that transforms every moment of life.

Thomas Merton, the Trappist monk, writer, and contemplative, remains one of the most beloved spiritual voices of the modern era. His words on silence, solitude, mercy, and the search for God continue to awaken souls to the depth of divine presence in everyday life. In this year-long devotional, you will walk step by step with Merton through the liturgical seasons, the mysteries of Christ, and the inner journey toward peace.

Each day offers a meditation rooted in Merton's spirit - simple, luminous, and filled with the call to stillness. You will encounter the wisdom of the mystics, the beauty of creation, and the transforming power of God's mercy, all woven through the rhythm of prayer and silence.

This book is more than daily reading; it is an invitation to live contemplatively, to see with new eyes, and to rest in the love that is always present. As the year unfolds, these reflections will gently guide you into the heart of God.

In this book you will find:

• 365 daily meditations inspired by the life and writings of Thomas Merton

• Reflections on silence, prayer, solitude, and mercy woven through the liturgical year

• A companion for living contemplatively amid the noise of modern life

• Daily encouragement to awaken to God's presence in ordinary moments

Step into the stillness, and let Merton's wisdom guide your days. This devotional is a companion for anyone longing for peace, clarity, and the hidden joy of God's love.

About the Author

365 Days Press in collaboration with Jonathan Elias Moore
Jonathan Elias Moore is a contemplative writer and retreat guide from Vermont, whose lifelong engagement with monastic spirituality has been deeply shaped by the writings of Thomas Merton. Raised in the stillness of rural New England, Moore first encountered Merton's The Seven Storey Mountain during his university years, an encounter that set him on a path of study and silence. For more than two decades he has explored the legacy of Christian monasticism, drawing inspiration not only from Merton but also from the Desert Fathers, Meister Eckhart, and the wider contemplative tradition. He lives with his family near the Green Mountains, where he tends a small garden, practices daily meditation, and continues to write about prayer, simplicity, and the transforming power of silence.