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Merton Event Almost Sold Out

October 12, 2015 by Kurt 28 Comments

  SORRY BUT WE ARE ‘SOLD OUT’…

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To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Thomas Merton’s birth the monks of Holy Cross Abbey will hold a free lecture, conversation and reception on November 15th in the Retreat House chapel.  This event-with extremely limited seating-is entitled “Monk as Marginal Person” and will include opening comments from Abbot Robert Barnes, an address of the same title by Fr. James Orthmann and a conversation with Father Maurice Flood who studied with Merton at Gethsemani.

Here is Father Maurice (left of Merton) and Br. Patrick Hart with Merton just before he left for Asia in 1968.  merton photo flood

The schedule for the day is as follows:

2:30pm  Comments by the Abbot and address by Fr. James on Monk as Marginal Person.

Followed by an informal conversation with Fr. Maurice specifically on Merton at Gethsemani and life there at that time moderated by Kurt Aschermann with a question and answer period

4:30pm +/- Reception in the Retreat House Chapel

5:30pm Solemn Vespers in the Abbey Church followed by Benediction of the Most Holy Sacrament

The event is free and open to the public but seating is extremely limited.  For information or to register please email:

companions@virginiatrappists.org

 

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  1. Jay Pinkerton says

    October 19, 2015 at 9:17 am

    What is the date for this talk?

    Reply
    • Kurt says

      October 19, 2015 at 10:57 am

      Nov 15

      Reply
    • Jack wally says

      October 20, 2015 at 9:07 am

      Disappointed to see that the event was sold out before I received the announcement. However, I’ll be there in spirit. As I viewed the below lised comments I’m wondering
      why you sent out an invention to attend when it was sold out. I understand that this is a major source of the Holy Cross public relations but this mendacious announcement gave me the wrong impression that all were welcome to attend without conditions.

      Reply
      • Kurt says

        October 20, 2015 at 12:37 pm

        I’m sorry you were disappointed Jack. Unfortunately the event ‘sold out’ two hours after we posted it on the web site and sent out the e Newsletter… we didn’t expect that much response… so sorry.

        Reply
  2. Hunter Lillis says

    October 19, 2015 at 9:18 am

    So blessed to have the celebration of Thomas Merton’s legacy and life available to us from the generosity of Fr. Maurice and all of the monks and participants of Holy Cross Abbey! I look forward to being there with a full heart of gratitude. Thank you.

    Reply
  3. Pat Rizzuto says

    October 19, 2015 at 9:20 am

    I’m glad to see Holy Cross hold something like this. I can’t come, but it’s wonderful and I wish I could.

    Reply
  4. Eileen Warner says

    October 19, 2015 at 9:29 am

    My husband and I would LOVE to attend the Merton event! He’s one of our personal heroes!!!
    Deacon Rob and Eileen Warner

    Thank you and God bless you!!!

    Reply
    • Kurt says

      October 19, 2015 at 10:58 am

      Great. See you on the 15th

      Reply
  5. Elizabeth McKnight Paulson says

    October 19, 2015 at 9:42 am

    I would very much appreciate a place at this lecture and would like to make a donation in support of the Monastery.I have been a member of the Friends of St. Benedict and the Center for Reconciliation at Washington Cathedral. I have also studied with Kurt Aschermann in the past. Please let me know how to proceed. Thanks. Elizabeth

    Reply
    • Kurt says

      October 19, 2015 at 10:59 am

      Ok; see you on the 15th. Great to hear from you Elizabeth

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Paulson says

        October 20, 2015 at 12:21 pm

        Thanks, Kurt. I am grateful for the opportunity to go to this special event at the Monastery- and most importantly, to be with you again in a sacred space! Elizabeth

        Reply
  6. Jane Harris says

    October 19, 2015 at 9:47 am

    I would like to sign up for the Nov 15 event . Thank you.

    Reply
    • Kurt says

      October 19, 2015 at 10:57 am

      Ok; see you on the 15th.

      Reply
  7. selby frame says

    October 19, 2015 at 10:14 am

    What is the actual date of this event? I don’t see it listed in any of your promotions.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kurt says

      October 19, 2015 at 10:59 am

      Nov 15

      Reply
  8. Jack Shutack says

    October 19, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    Jack Shutack and Vincent Odenigbo on retreat that weekend at HCA would like to sign up for Merton lecture. Could you do that for us? Thanks

    Reply
    • Kurt says

      October 19, 2015 at 1:21 pm

      Unfortunately the Merton event is ‘sold out.’. I have placed you on a waiting list and encourage you to check back in as we get closer in case we have had a cancellation. So sorry.

      KURT ASCHERMANN, companion
      617-962-6220

      Reply
  9. Bob McCarthy says

    October 19, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    Will this event be recorded and available for viewing on the website or other media? It sounds like a terrific event, I wish I could be there for it.

    Reply
    • Kurt says

      October 19, 2015 at 3:43 pm

      We are working on that right now. Keep an eye on the web site for details.

      Reply
      • Matt Fisher says

        October 19, 2015 at 4:45 pm

        Thank you for your willingness to explore the possibility of recording the event for later viewing! I’m sure that MANY people beyond me who aren’t able to attend will be delighted to view the recording at some point in the future.

        I’m sure the International Thomas Merton Society would be happy to publicize the recording through their newsletter.

        Reply
  10. Susan Hrford says

    October 19, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    I would like to attend this event. Thank you….Is this how I RSVP?

    Reply
    • Kurt says

      October 19, 2015 at 4:57 pm

      Susan sorry but we are ‘sold out.’. I’ll add you to the waiting list if you wish. We’ll surely have cancellations.

      Kurt

      Reply
  11. Tom Grzymala says

    October 19, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    My wife Barbara and I look forward to joining you for this event. Please add us to the wait list Kurt.

    God bless,
    Tom Grzymala

    Reply
    • Kurt says

      October 19, 2015 at 5:43 pm

      Tom unfortunately the event is ‘sold out.’. I have added you and Barbara to the waiting list and encourage you to check back as we get closer to see if there have been cancellations. So sorry not to be able to accommodate you.
      Kurt

      Reply
  12. Dana & Guy Semmes says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    Dear Holy Cross, We would like to be put on the mailing list. I was waiting to hear from my husband at work before signing us up, and now of course you are full. We’ll call as the time approaches in hopes of finding space on the bench. Wishing blessings on all the monks, Dana and Guy Semmes

    Reply
    • Kurt says

      October 20, 2015 at 7:15 am

      We have added you to the list. So sorry we are full!

      Reply
  13. George says

    October 20, 2015 at 10:45 pm

    Nice to see so many who would have liked to attend. Might you steam this? I never really understood when this was being held. If this had already been held, perhaps the next time knowing you might get a bigger crowd, you may consider streaming whatever you are having…

    Reply
  14. Sister Annette says

    October 21, 2015 at 8:39 am

    Really sorry about missing this although I do understand about limited space.

    Reply

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