1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Thomas Merton: A Prophet for Our Time LECTURE October 29, 2015 Presenter:&amp;nbsp;Colleen M. Griffith In an age of unrest and distraction, Thomas Merton poses many challenges to contemporary culture, inviting a deeper sense of the human, a broadened grasp of catholicity, and a way of communal solidarity.&amp;nbsp; Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Merton's birth, this presentation recognizes the degree to which Merton's contemplative vision has become only more prophetic in our time.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Cosponsored by the School of Theology and Ministry and The Church in the 21st Century Center Colleen M. Griffith&amp;nbsp;is&amp;nbsp;STM associate professor of the practice of theology and faculty director of spirituality studies. Boston College STM Online: Encore Podcast https://www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/schools/stm/sites/encore/encore-podcast.html <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5423611/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/990000/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/15545909