The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton

by Sophfronia Scott

A surprising spiritual companionship develops between Sophfronia Scott a modern-day African American Episcopal writer, wife, mom, contemplative from New England, and Thomas Merton the famous white, 20th-century mystic, monk, who died nearly 60 years ago. Timeless wisdom, humor, and a nod to the seeker in all of us are present in this work. The Women’s Circle read this book in the fall of 2024.

“In their determination to protect what’s theirs, they forget their connectedness to the well-being of others.