Merton gives some advice to a woman who is interested in life in a religious community but is unable to take vows with a community due to Church law. He suggests places that may allow her to live as an oblate or some other corollary lifestyle to those in the vowed community.
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1967/08/24 |
TL[c] from Merton |
I have your letter of the 21st (received only yesterday though special delivery). Unfortunately my |
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«detailed view» |
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1967/09/05 |
TL[c] from Merton |
First of all we have to face the fact that the Church's marriage laws at present are antiquated, |
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«detailed view» |
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