--- product_id: 11011660 title: "A Book of Hours" brand: "thomas mertonkathleen deignanjohn giuliani" price: "S$41" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/11011660-a-book-of-hours store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # A Book of Hours **Brand:** thomas mertonkathleen deignanjohn giuliani **Price:** S$41 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Book of Hours by thomas mertonkathleen deignanjohn giuliani - **How much does it cost?** S$41 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/11011660-a-book-of-hours) ## Best For - thomas mertonkathleen deignanjohn giuliani enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted thomas mertonkathleen deignanjohn giuliani brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A Book of Hours ## Images ![A Book of Hours - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zubW4ZEML.jpg) ![A Book of Hours - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zVPzRZ-+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Totally Unexpected *by T***K on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 8, 2019* This book is a difficult one to rate. As one who daily reads the writings of Merton, while also struggling to keep focused praying with one of the standard church breviaries, I avoided this book for a number of years thinking it was a gimmick. Yet, I kept seeing this Merton A Book of Hours at numerous retreat centers that I attended. Eventually, I gave it a go and ordered a copy, not really thinking that it would become a regular part of my daily prayer. Yet, it has. Kathleen Deignan should be congratulated for piecing together this breviary-like book, based on the poetry and prose of Merton. I was delighted to see three of my favorites included, Hagia Sophia, the Fire Watch, and The Letter of Contemplatives to the World (which is the evening lesson during the week). There is plenty of room to adapt each hour, which I typically do by adding a Psalm or two from the Bible. The emphasis on silence during each hour is a great reminder, as well.The Merton Book of Hours will be appreciated by Merton fans and those who seek to be more contemplative in their daily prayer. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I greatly appreciate this text and have used it regularly for daily prayer and reflection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Persistent Call of Silence *by F***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 6, 2007* The Book of Hours by Thomas Merton called me to a deeper sense of myself. Each day of the week, Merton's thoughts, meditations, and prayers pulled me into a journey of love. Merton is considered one of the great spiritual directors of the 20th century. The anguish and joy through his own journey toward the mystery we call God acts as a guidepost for those who wish to find the peace that only God can offer. This little gem of a book enables those who want to find a more penetrating prayer time to find words and images that help in the journey to the "small light that burns within each of us, that light being God."The editors manipulated a wealth of Merton's poetry, letters, canticles and journal entries to meld into a liturgically poetic book of hours or opus dei for the every day. The reader is presented with a week's worth of prayers and meditations organized in the traditional monastic style. However, instead of the seven hours or calls to prayer in the day, the editors shaped the daily prayer into four notable "hours:" Dawn, Day, Dusk, and Dark. Each part of the day brings the reader a reason to move forward, a reason to be, a reason to love each other more.Merton's writing is never an easy read. He demands much of his audience. Often a meditation or prayer needs to be reread to glean its potential meaning for the reader, but that is the beauty of reading the mind of a seeker of peace in this world and the next. For those new to Merton, there may be an urge to put the little tome down, but hang in there. With every paragraph, this monk provides another window for inspiration and contemplation. He even encourages creative responses to silence:Night calls, the door opens;Darkness envelops the walk.Forest stars bring me home.Frank ChampineLanghorne, PA ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book,useful, not for everyone (but many!) *by T***M on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 30, 2015* I don't think this book will be for everyone. But if you're a fan of Merton and want a book of hours to change up your daily office, this is worth a try. Personally I am at times positively challenged, other times comforted, and once in a while perplexed with selections made for this book. I go to it often, especially when I need a break from routine. I often wonder what Merton would have thought of this book. It's likely he'd hate it for reasons of modesty, but maybe not. I think he'd be as challenged as we are because the things he's written are fundamental observations and questions.While I don't use it every day, I will go through it five or six times each year, often not completing each hour but doing morning and evening parts. Occasionally I have found it useful to bring to work to do a mid-day office. It's also a great book if you're going on a retreat into nature--in fact this for me has been the best use as Merton's words are inextricably connected to his natural surroundings. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/11011660-a-book-of-hours](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/11011660-a-book-of-hours) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-05-01*