Thomas Merton, No Man is an Isla Quotes

A collection of quotes by Thomas Merton, No Man is an Isla.

Thomas Merton was a Trappist monk, poet, theologian, and writer known for his spiritual writings on contemplation, social justice, and Eastern religions. Born on January 31, 1915, in France, Merton entered the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky in 1941 and devoted his life to prayer and solitude. His autobiography, "The Seven Storey Mountain," published in 1948, became a bestseller. Merton's writings explored themes of solitude, peace, and the interconnectedness of all people. He died on December 10, 1968, in Thailand during a trip to East Asia to meet with Buddhist and other religious figures.

Each one of us has some kind of vocation. We are all called

Each one of us has some kind of vocation. We are all called by God to share in His life and in His Kingdom. Each one of us is called to a special place in the Kingdom. If we find that place we will be happy. If we do not find it, we can never be completely happy. For each one of us, there is only one thing necessary: to fulfill our own destiny, according to God's will, to be what God wants us to be.

Thomas Merton, No Man is an Isla