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Of religion. The narrator is ted holmes. The four people most responsible for me becoming a jesuit are the father, the son, the holy spirit, and Thomas Merton. Thomas merton is considered one of the greatest american catholics of the 20th century. Author of over 70 books, his influence as a writer, mystic, and social activist continues to be felt by many. If he hadnt entered the monastery and spent months and months writing his books, i wouldnt be a jesuit. I wouldnt be here. Id probably be miserable. Father james martin is a priest and bestselling author. I was very dissatisfied with my life at g. E. Where i was working, and i came home one night and turned on the tv and saw a documentary about Thomas Merton, and just something about his life, the look on his face which seemed so content and peaceful really drew me in and made me want to know, you know what was the secret to this guys happiness . Merton was born in france in 1915. His mother was american and his father was from new ze
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Thomas Merton (1915-1968) ranks as one of the best-known spiritual writers/masters in the 20th century. He wore many hats: Trappist monk, poet, writer, linguist, pacifist, theologian, activist priest, and prophetic