Journeys2008 (May 21, 2008 at 11:41 am)

I now realize this and I am sorry for the mistake.

catholicpriest1 (May 21, 2008 at 9:14 am)

His religious name was Father Louis, not Brother Thomas Merton.

Journeys2008 (May 16, 2008 at 7:01 pm)

I guess it all depends on what you mean by prayer "working". I don't want to make assumptions, so I'd like to ask what do you mean by "prayer doesn't work"?

Journeys2008 (May 16, 2008 at 6:59 pm)

You're welcome! "The Seven Storey Mountain" truly is a wonderful gift! It is a wonderful spiritual biography.

primemover17 (May 14, 2008 at 3:11 am)

I'm with "titanicdays." I'm 38 and was only confirmed a year ago. Two Christmases ago, my mother gave me one gift, a copy of "The Seven Storey Mountain." She said "You're ready." I've since read 3 more Merton books, and can't wait to read more. It's nice to hear him on YouTube! Thanks!

Por0 (April 11, 2008 at 8:49 am)

The jesus prayer was adopted by the russian monks, it comes originally from the Holy Mount Athos, in greece, and its history can be traced back to the early desert fathers of egypt and palestine. It is indeed a very powerful prayer, but the eastern orthodox monks believe that it should not be practiced outside of the orthodox tradition because it may inflict severe harm.

Journeys2008 (March 29, 2008 at 10:21 pm)

Sadly, I don't have a transcript of his text. :( I agreee with what 'vdmaart' said. I listened to this CD several times before it all began to 'click'.

vdmaart (March 28, 2008 at 8:20 pm)

Try to listen to him several times. After a while you get used to his language (I think he does not only speak fast but also mumbles a lot) and you can make out most of the sentences you have missed until then. :-) Practice is the best way for understanding!

twominutepenalty (March 28, 2008 at 3:35 pm)

if it makes you feel any better, he speaks kind of fast. faster than I normally hear anyway.

acpinheiross (March 27, 2008 at 10:42 pm)

Hello,Do you have the a transcription of this text? I am not a native english speaker and, so, i have difficult to understand.Thank you very much!