Thomas Merton is widely acclaimed as one of the most influential American spiritual writers of the past century. This volume draws from his journals and papers to present, each day, a thought-provoking insight or observation appropriate to the season. Each month begins with one of Merton’s delightful pen-and-ink drawings or black-and-white photographs.

What matters most is what is secret, not said. This begins to be the most real and certain dimension.
Thomas Merton