The Work of Loneliness: Solitude, Emptiness, and Compassion

Douglas E. Christie

The Work of Loneliness: Solitude, Emptiness, and Compassion

Theological Studies

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Abstract

The article examines the meaning of solitude in the spiritual life in reference to the life of ancient desert monks and the works of religious poem writer Thomas Merton. The expression of solitude in the Christian monastic tradition was also discussed. The self transforms into a bearer of compassion and experiences the presence of God.

Original language	American English
Pages (from-to)	25-46
Journal	Anglican Theological Review
Volume	88
Issue number	1
State	Published - 2006

Keywords

solitude
spiritual life
monks
Thomas Merton
Poets
Compassion

Disciplines

Christianity
Religion

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The Work of Loneliness: Solitude, Emptiness, and Compassion

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