A presentation of the Corpus Christi Chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society
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.