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Only 6 weeks ago I received an email from Paul Pearson inviting me to the 11th International Thomas Merton Conference in Rochester USA. While it wasn’t a personal invitation it seemed to me to be so, so I discussed it … Read More »
Well today is the last day of the 11th International Thomas Merton Conference. It has gone so fast. Spending time in the shadow of Merton with scholars and ordinary folks like myself has been amazing. The information has been great … Read More »
Today (11th) was the first day of the conference and it was indeed an interesting day. The morning was normal, rose had breakfast and then went to the book-shop at the trade exhibition. Bought way too may books, all … Read More »
Today started quietly enough. A quiet breakfast in Chatwell’s Café and then back to register for the conference and pay my fees etc. Got the conference kit and sorted some stuff before lunch. Shared lunch with some staff at the … Read More »
Well it is now 8p.m. June 9 in Rochester NY and I have enjoyed two fabulous days. The trip across was tiring but very interesting. The Sydney to Los Angeles leg was long , thank goodness I got the extra … Read More »