Perhaps the most incredible day in the history of America happened in the lobby in 1967.

For decades, Patrick Hart was the literary executor of Thomas Merton's works and the custodian of the legacy of the 20th century’s most prominent religious seekers and teachers.

I for one have never known a mind more brilliant, more beautiful, more serious, more playful. The energy behind it was immeasurable, and the capacity for love.

If Jesus was not too busy to take a break, then neither are we.

Thomas Merton's classic memoir was published 70 years ago.

A quiet life centered on the rhythms of prayer, work and play turns out to be...rather worth it.