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MERTON'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH:
Coanda, Richard Joseph, 1931-

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Descriptive Summary

Record Group: Section A - Correspondence

Dates of materials: 1965-1967

Volume: 5 item(s); 5 pg(s)

Scope and Content

This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "Coanda, Richard Joseph".

Biography

Dick Coanda was active in the Cursillo Movement in the Catholic Church and served as editor of a small Cursillo newsletter called Ultreya.

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SeriesDateTypeTo/FromFirst LinesPubFull TextNotes
 1965/10/15 (#01)TALS[x]from MertonForgive me for not answering your letter sooner. It came just when I was moving out of a job  only hears rumors about Cursillo movement - cautions that some he has met have used pressure to recruit and are rigid in approach / Merton recommends keeping up on current theology - "the Novaks, Tavards etc" - even the Callahans, with some reservations" - divorced Catholics - Protestant Bible theologies - Von Rad
 1965/10/15 (#02)TL[c]from MertonForgive me for not answering your letter sooner. It came just when I was moving out of a job  only hears rumors about Cursillo movement - cautions that some he has met have used pressure to recruit and are rigid in approach / Merton recommends keeping up on current theology - "the Novaks, Tavards etc" - even the Callahans, with some reservations" - divorced Catholics - Protestant Bible theologies - Von Rad
 1965/no/no? TLSto MertonYou yearn in SEEDS OF DESTRUCTION for a more widespread Christian renewal, yet show ambivalence  peace movement / Cursillo movement - spread across the U.S. - adaptation of "Spanish technique to Anglo audiences" / asks Merton's ideas - whether to align themselves with celebrities, artists or writers - issues of peace - divorces Catholics
 1967/01/31 TLSto MertonMay the joy of the Lord be with you. I write to thank you for answering my inquiry of two years ago  asks to quote Merton's last letter
 1967/02/04 TL[c]from MertonThanks for your letter. Though I would like to be of help, I am afraid that in this instance  does not give permission to use his quotes on Cursillo movement - admits he does not know enough and based comments on "hearsay" / admired dedication of those involved - useful in areas that lack discipline in religious matters - Los Angeles and religious irresponsibility
        

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