THE MERTON INFLUENCE COMES TO BROCK

                                                                                                                            photo by Anthony

We are all Thomas Merton people now! Brockenhurst hosted a day devoted to the Trappist Monk, Thomas Merton, and it was presented by Dr Peter Tyler. People came from far and wide, and were enthused and inspired by our introduction to Merton - his story and his spirituality. He died in 1968, and he had a profound effect on Vatican 2. He also effectively launched the spirituality movement which introduced contemplative prayer to lay people in the Church. He was no 'plaster saint' - and somehow endears himself all the more to the post-war generation.

                                                                                                         Thanks, Mary, for this report.