From the Monastery to the World: The Letters of Thomas Merton and Ernesto Cardenal

The correspondence between Thomas Merton and Ernesto Cardenal reveals the deep connection between their spiritual lives and activism. Both poets and priests, they engaged in profound contemplation while fearlessly addressing social justice and human rights issues. This collection, now translated into English for the first time, showcases their shared commitment to raising global awareness, highlighting the intersection of faith and action in their lives.