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Paul Quenon
Brother Paul Quenon, OCSO entered the Abbey of Gethsemani at 17. Thomas Merton was his novice master. Remarkable teachers and mentors furthered his development, such as John Eudes ...view moreBrother Paul Quenon, OCSO entered the Abbey of Gethsemani at 17. Thomas Merton was his novice master. Remarkable teachers and mentors furthered his development, such as John Eudes Bamberger, Dan Walsh, Flavian Burns, Pico Iyer, and Beatrice Bruteau. He studied theology at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, and taught and lived at a monastery in Nigeria. He has played an active role in the International Thomas Merton Society for a half-century. His memoir, In Praise of the Useless Life, received a Catholic Press Award, and he has published ten books of poetry. Now in his eighties, he continues his life of choir, prayer meditation, and cooking at the monastery.view less
Books by Paul Quenon
In Praise of the Useless Life: A Monk's Memoir How to Be: A Monk and a Journalist Reflect on Living & Dying, Purpose & Prayer, Forgiveness & Friendship Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsUnquiet Vigil: New and Selected Poems Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLiturgical Feasts and Seasons: Novitiate Conferences on Scripture and Liturgy 3 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAmounting to Nothing: Poems Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Matter of the Heart: A Monk's Journal Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings