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Sr. Marilyn Ward writes to Merton and asks for advice and suggested reading for setting up a contemplative house of prayer for her religious congregation. Merton sends back his recommendations.
Sr. Mary Albert Ward (later going by Sr. Marilyn Ward), is a Religious Sister of Mercy, who was writing from St. Joseph's Convent in Penfield, New York, at the time of correspondence with Merton.
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1967/10/01 |
HLS to Merton |
Let me begin by acknowledging that your time is valuable and minutes few. Yet may I ask a personal |
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1967/11/25 (#01) |
TL[c] from Merton |
I am shocked to see how long I have left your letter without an answer. Actually, a pile has been |
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1967/11/25 (#02) |
TLS[x] from Merton |
I am shocked to see how long I have left your letter without an answer. Actually, a pile has been |
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1970/12/20 |
HLS to Center from Ward, Marilyn |
Enclosed is a copy of a letter I received from Thomas Merton for you to use as you wish. |
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