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Merton's Correspondence with:

Tarpey, Lawrence Xavier; Lawrence Xavier Tarpey; Lawrence X. Tarpey; Lawrence Tarpey

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Descriptive Summary

Record Group: Section A - Correspondence
Dates of materials: 1968
Volume: 2 item(s); 5 pg(s)

Scope and Content

Lawrence Tarpey read many of Merton's books and asks some questions about the role of a Christian in moral dilemmas like the Vietnam War. Merton writes back with a brief response about Christian life, grace, peace, and getting beyond the externals of Catholicism.

Biography

Lawrence X. Tarpey, Sr. writes from Lexington, Kentucky.

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#DateFrom/ToFirst LinesPub ✓Notes
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1. 1968/03/09 HLS to Merton I have several reasons for writing this note. After reading much of what you have written I have «detailed view»
2. 1968/03/19 TL[c] from Merton Thanks for your good letter. I wish I could reply in detail. There's a book of mine called "Life «detailed view»

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