Jonathan Montaldo

A Monastic Introduction to Sacred Scripture

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Patrick O’Connell’s rendering of these conferences is authoritative, elegantly facilitated by his detailed knowledge of Merton’s entire corpus. His scholarship teases out Merton’s emphasis on a contemplative reading of the Bible, the importance of lectio divina as well as critical study, in our response to the word of God. O’Connell’s project of presenting this monastic spiritual influencer’s wide-ranging teaching notes inspires my wonder, praise, and gratitude.”