"The Mystical Fire of Christ's Charity": Thomas Merton, the Eucharist, and the Meaning of Dialogue

The article informs about the life, experiences and works of American writer Thomas Merton and mentions that a joint session of the U.S. Congress, and Pope Francis singled out Merton as one of the great Americans who offer a way of seeing and interpreting reality. Topics discussed include understand...

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Main Author: Hillis, Gregg (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cistercian Studies Quarterly [2020]
In: Cistercian studies quarterly
Year: 2020, Volume: 55, Issue: 1, Pages: 77-95
IxTheo Classification:KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
KDB Roman Catholic Church
NBP Sacramentology; sacraments
Further subjects:B Sacramentals
B Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968
B UNITED States. Congress
B Lord's Supper
B Francis, Pope, 1936-
B AMERICAN authors
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Summary:The article informs about the life, experiences and works of American writer Thomas Merton and mentions that a joint session of the U.S. Congress, and Pope Francis singled out Merton as one of the great Americans who offer a way of seeing and interpreting reality. Topics discussed include understanding of the human condition and on how the Eucharist transforms individuals and communities; and Merton described Cuba as a kind of sacramental paradise.
ISSN:1062-6549
Contains:Enthalten in: Cistercian studies quarterly