Thomas Ralph Merton, commonly known as Thomas Merton, was an American Trappist monk, writer, theologian, mystic, and social activist. Born on January 31, 1915, in Prades, France, he spent much of his life in the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky after becoming a monk. Merton is widely known for his influential writings on spirituality, contemplative life, and social justice.
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