The Merton Seasonal

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The Merton Seasonal: A Quarterly Review (ISSN 0988-4927) is a joint publication of the International Thomas Merton Society and the Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University. Membership in the ITMS includes a subscription to the Seasonal. The year 2015 marked the fortieth anniversary of the Seasonal's publication.
Articles, poetry and original artwork directly related to the life, work and influence of Thomas Merton are welcomed.

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United States

Established in 1975

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Last Updated: 23 Jul 2026

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