Unpacking Thomas Merton's Iconic Spiritual Autobiography | Fr. Bonaventure Chapmen & Fr. Patrick Briscoe

Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick sit down to discuss controversial American monk, theologian, and mystic Thomas Merton's book, "The Seven Storey Mountain". Is Merton seen as another Augustine? Why was he 'afraid' of the Catholic Church? What was his journey to Catholicism like? Answers to these questions and more on this episode of Godsplaining.

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0:00 Intro
3:45 The Seven Storey Mountain: A Classic
10:55 The Dissatisfaction of the World
16:21 Merton is brought to God
20:32 Afraid of the Catholic Church
23:54 Merton, the Trappist
28:08 Merton's Brother Converts
32:47 Outro