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If there was no other proof of the infinite patience of God, a very good one could be found in His toleration of the pictures that are painted of Him.

Thomas Merton

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Thomas Merton
Age: 53 †
Born: 1915
Born: January 15
Died: 1968
Died: December 10
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Catholic Priest
Essayist
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Peace Activist
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Theologian
Trappist Cistercian Monk
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Thomas Feverel Merton
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