The Silent Monk's Loud Voice
How Thomas Merton transformed from a secluded Kentucky monk into one of the most influential voices for civil rights and peace, proving that true contemplation leads to compassionate action.
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It was like waking from a dream of separateness. If only everybody could realize this; there is no way of telling people that they are all walking around shining like the sun.
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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