Seeds

Thomas Merton is often considered the most prominent Christian contemplative of the twentieth century, but he was also a political activist, social visionary, and literary figure whose writings combine the candor of Thoreau and the moral vision of Gandhi. Here is a remarkably accessible introduction to his work—a collection of short, vivid excerpts arranged in four parts so as to parallel the journey of a seeking soul in the modern world.

“Real and False Selves” disti…