True encounter with Christ liberates something in us, a power we did not know we had, a hope, a capacity for life, a resilience, an ability to bounce…

- Thomas Merton

Our real journey in life is interior.

- Thomas Merton

Nothing has ever been said about God that hasn't already been said better by the wind in the pine trees.

- Thomas Merton

When you see God in everyone, then they see God in you.

- Thomas Merton

In a world of noise, confusion and conflict it is necessary that there be places of silence, inner discipline and peace. In such places love can blos…

- Thomas Merton

In Silence God ceases to be an object and becomes an experience.

- Thomas Merton

To be grateful is to recognize the Love of God in everything He has given us - and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His …

- Thomas Merton

You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges…

- Thomas Merton

My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know my…

- Thomas Merton