What Are These Wounds?

Focusing on the life of St. Lutgarde of Aywieres, this biography by Thomas Merton explores the journey of a Cistercian mystic whose spiritual insights and experiences have largely been overlooked. Merton delves into her profound connection with God and the unique aspects of her mysticism, highlighting her significance within the Christian tradition. This reissued work brings renewed attention to her legacy, inviting readers to discover the depth of her spiritual life and the impact she had on her contemporaries.