Weis Has Book Signing for New Merton Work June 24, 2011

Nazareth College Professor of English Monica Weis, SSJ, is the author of a newly published book, The Environmental Vision of Thomas Merton which was released in May, 2011 (University Press of Kentucky). Throughout the book, Weis suggests that Merton’s interest in nature, which developed significantly during his years at the Abbey of Gethsemani, laid the foundation for his growing environmental consciousness. Tracing Merton’s awareness of the natural world from his childhood to the final years of his life, Weis explores his deepening sense of place and desire for solitude, his love and responsibility for all living things, and his evolving ecological awareness. Weis has a book signing at the Pittsford Barnes & Noble on Friday, June 24 at 7 pm (brief talk and reading followed by signing).