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| A Book of Hours | 
 enlarge | Author: Thomas Merton
Creators: Kathleen Deignan, John Giuliani
Publisher: Sorin Books
Category: Book
List Price: $18.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (19 reviews)
Sales Rank: 8847
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 223
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 4.9 x 1
ISBN: 1933495057
Dewey Decimal Number: 242.2
EAN: 9781933495057
ASIN: 1933495057
Publication Date: March 2007
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Product Description
Thomas Merton was the most popular proponent of the Christian contemplative tradition in the twentieth century. Now, for the first time, some of his most lyrical and prayerful writings have been arranged into A Book of Hours, a rich resource for daily prayer and contemplation that imitates the increasingly popular ancient monastic practice of "praying the hours". Editor Kathleen Deignan mined Merton's voluminous writings, arranging prayers for Dawn, Day, Dusk, and Dark for each of the days of the week. A Book of Hours allows for a slice of monastic contemplation in the midst of hectic modern life, with psalms, prayers, readings, and reflections.
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 A Book of Hours August 25, 2008
I had been thinking about the concept of praying at specified hours. When looking through Amazon I discovered this book, ordered it and when it came knew it was just what I wanted (needed). There are four periods of the day for prayer and readings (Dawn, Day, Dusk and Dark). Thomas Merton is a giant within the Christian History. His direction in prayer, examination and reflection is "top drawer". I have been reading at least two entries per day and am thrilled when I can read all four entries. For the individual who wants to expand their spiritual daily activity it is a wonderfully fulfilling resource.
Mrs. George Sund (Carolyn)
 Minced Monkish Merton July 26, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
A compilation of bits and pieces of Thomas Merton's deeply spiritual and sometimes probing social commentaries published previously under other titles, this little book looks nice but reads with great difficulty. Unless one has a previous knowledge of, and an affinity to, things such as antiphons, canticles, and so (which I do not), you may ask yourself as I did "Why not just read his original works and forget this archaic, affected format?" Worse is that Merton's most poignant pieces are not found in this book. Formerly a writer and a literature critic for some of the most popular journals of his day, I strongly believe that the learned Thomas Merton would not have enjoyed A Book of Hours.
Short Meditations April 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a book of short meditations designed to help the contemplative in his daily life of prayer. Modeled after the Liturgy of the Hours practiced by Catholic religious, it contains thoughts, poetry, impressions, and opinions, some unorthodox, taken from Thomas Merton's writings. The wonder and awe Thomas Merton feels for God and his creation are highlighted in many of the selections. So is Merton's dissatisfaction with the modern world and its hectic pace. I have found the book to be a godsend in my own personal meditations-I love this book so much that I have given copies to friends and relatives!
 Peaceful Creative Discipline January 29, 2008
There is a lot here for the intentional seeker. The days are broken up into Dawn, Day, Dusk, & Dark. To get the full effect of the prayers, do all of the prayers assigned to each day, for both the prayerful effect and the spiritual affect which will bring about good discipline for your personal spiritual growth. And *WARNING* don't read the "Dark" to late, you've got to have a sharp mind to really receive it all.
Liturgy of the Hours made simple! January 22, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is an outstanding book. I can't recommend it enough to those who want to feel connected to the prayer of the church and are intimidated by the complexity of the official Liturgy of the Hours.
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