The Way of Thomas Merton

‘Robert Inchausti is a lifelong scholar and teacher of the luminous and mystical as it appears in the soul and in the streets. In The Way of Thomas Merton, he continues to illuminate the journey of the contemplative to “seek the centre of his own living truth” as Merton himself described. This is the unavoidable odyssey of the modern soul: to find our enduring kinship through our irrevocable authenticity. Inchausti models this while weaving countless insights from the ages.’ * Mark Nepo, poet, philosopher and author of Surviving Storms *‘This Lenten devotional is unlike any I’ve seen. It’s not about giving up something trivial for a few weeks. It’s about getting free of the “false self” that alienates us from ourselves, each other, and God. Nobody understood that transformation better than Thomas Merton-and nobody understands Merton better than Robert Inchausti, whose spiritual sensibilities run deep and true. As a long-time Merton student and fellow seeker, I learned much from this brilliant treatise. I believe you will, too.’ * Parker J. Palmer, writer, speaker and author of On the Brink of Everything *‘In his insightful illumination of Thomas Merton’s journey, Inchausti provides fuel for our search for the authentic self that lies beneath our everyday yearnings. To read this book is to reengage with the most important questions of our lives. While no one can take your journey for you, Inchausti’s poetically insightful reflection on Thomas Merton’s life of deep inquiry opens a window through which you may discover your own unique pathway home.’ * Ward Mailliard, Co-founder of the Mount Madonna Center, Watsonville, California *

Philip Law (In-House Editor)

Philip Law is Publishing Director for SPCK and Lion Books. His previous books include The One Hour Bible (SPCK, 2018), A Time to Pray: 365 classic prayers to help you through the year (Lion, 2002) and The SPCK Book of Christian Prayer (SPCK/Crossroad, 1995/ 2009). He is also a contributor to the 6th edition of The Lion Handbook to the Bible (Lion, 2025).