Gregory Hillis

Thomas Merton's "message seems to endure and to be as prophetic today, if not more so, than when he wrote it." (NCR illustration/Pat Marrin)

50 years after Merton's death, maybe 'we're finally getting him'

As the anniversary of Merton's death is being marked by events around the world, his prophetic take on spirituality and social justice is still relevant today, say his admirers.

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