Books
When the Trees Say Nothing: Writings on Nature
First published in 2003 and now available in paperback, When the Trees Say Nothing has sold more than 60,000 copies and continually inspires readers with its unique collection of Merton's luminous writings on nature, beautifully arranged by Kathleen Deignan for reflection and meditation.
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Thomas Merton:
A Book of Hours
Discover the timeless wisdom of Thomas Merton, one of the most influential contemplative voices of the twentieth century, in A Book of Hours. This beautifully curated collection draws from Merton’s most lyrical and prayerful writings, offering a rich resource for daily prayer and contemplation that embraces the ancient monastic tradition of “praying the hours.”
Teilhard de Chardin:
A Book of Hours
In this lovely book, two seasoned religious scholars have traced the vein of hope-filled prayer running throughout the writings of Teilhard de Chardin. Setting Teilhard’s prayers, reflections, and meditations in the format of liturgical hours, the editors have produced a creative, readable, and inspiring work. John F. Haught, author of The Cosmic Vision of Teilhard de Chardin (Orbis, 2021).
Thomas Berry:
A Book of Hours
Thomas Berry’s wisdom deserves to be widely known and
appreciated. Kathleen Deignan’s careful selections from his writings provides a luminous context for this to happen. This Book of Hours is a singular feast for meditation and enrichment that is nothing short of transformative. —Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author, Thomas Berry: A Biography
Christ Spirit
Christ Spirit is Deignan’s masterful presentation of the pneumatological Christology of the American Shakers, one of the most successful communitarian communities in the history of religion. Tracing the development of this remarkable church from its birth in the mystical experience of its English founder Ann Lee, Deignan presents the dramatic evolution of the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing from the 18th to the 21st century.
