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The first two talks in the 2008-09 series are intended to mark the 40th anniversary of the death of Fr Thomas Merton OCSO.
Click here for a list of all the events arranged by the Merton Society and others to mark this anniversary. |
Saturday 25 October 2008 (10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.)
Esther de Waal: Thomas Merton and the camera as a tool for contemplation
This talk has now taken place. We shall add a record of it to our Archive as soon as possible.
More about Esther de Waal |
Sunday 23 November 2008 (6.30 - 9.00 p.m.)
Dr James Finley: Falling into Silence: an exploration of Thomas Merton's relevance for our time
Venue: Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, London SW1. Map.
Suggested donation £10. Refreshments provided.
You can book ahead, or pay on the door. How to book.
More about James Finley |
Saturday 13 December 2008 (10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. - note that we have gone back to the usual timing)
Dr Cynthia Bourgeault: The Welcoming Prayer Practice and Inner Awakening
Venue: Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, London SW1. Map.
Suggested donation £20. Refreshments provided.
You can book ahead, or pay on the door. How to book.
More about Cynthia Bourgeault |
Wednesday 25 February 2009 (6.30-9.00 p.m.)
Daniel O'Leary: Contemplation: a way of seeing, a way of being
Venue: Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, London SW1. Map.
Suggested donation £10. Refreshments provided.
You can book ahead, or pay on the door. How to book.
More about Daniel O'Leary |
Thursday 19 March 2009 (6.30-9.00 p.m.)
Fr Laurence Freeman OSB: From Duality to Trinity: Meditation and Daily Living of the Christ-Centred Way
Venue: Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, London SW1. Map.
Suggested donation £10. Refreshments provided.
You can book ahead, or pay on the door. How to book.
More about Fr Laurence Freeman |
Wednesday 13 May 2009 (6.30-9.00 p.m.)
Fr Timothy Radcliffe OP: Title to be announced
Venue: Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, London SW1. Map.
Suggested donation £10.
Refreshments provided.
You can book ahead, or pay on the door. How to book .
More about Fr Timothy Radcliffe |
Each of these talks will be separately advertised, but watch this site for up-to-the-minute details |