A Book of Hours by Thomas Merton (Author), Kathleen Deignan (Editor), John Giuliani (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9781933495057

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sorin Books, March 28, 2025

Hardcover, 224 pages

Discover the timeless wisdom of Thomas Merton, one of the most influential contemplative voices of the twentieth century, in A Book of Hours. This beautifully curated collection draws from Merton’s most lyrical and prayerful writings, offering a rich resource for daily prayer and contemplation that embraces the ancient monastic tradition of “praying the hours.”

Editor Kathleen Deignan has carefully selected and arranged passages from Merton’s vast works into a rhythm of prayers for dawn, day, dusk, and dark for each day of the week. Enriched with psalms, prayers, readings, and reflections, this book creates a sanctuary for quiet contemplation and divine connection amid the busyness of daily life.

A Book of Hours draws from Thomas Merton’s rich writings and blends elements of Christian liturgy to guide both personal and communal prayer.