On Saturday, September 19, the New York City chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society will celebrate its 15 ^th Anniversary and open its 16 ^th year of activities, in observance of Merton @ 100.
 Keynote speaker, Michael McGregor’s talk, Pure Act: “New Words for God,” will address the “Uncommon Lives of Thomas Merton & Robert Lax,” marking both men’s 100 ^th birthday year. Also speaking will be poet John Beer, Marcia Kelly, and Judith Emery.
2:00 – 7 p.m. Mass at 5:00 to commemorate Robert Lax’s 15 ^th anniversary of death. Reception to follow.