The Thomas Merton Mug (2nd Version)

The Thomas Merton Mug
A tribute to contemplation, conscience, and the examined life

Few modern writers spoke as clearly to the restlessness of the soul as Thomas Merton. A Trappist monk rooted in silence and prayer, Merton nevertheless wrote with uncommon reach—bridging monastic spirituality, social conscience, Eastern thought, and the deep ache of modern life. He understood that solitude was not an escape from the world, but a way of seeing it truthfully.

Merton insisted that most of us live “illusions of ourselves,” mistaking noise for meaning and busyness for purpose. His work calls us back—to stillness, to honesty, to a life integrated rather than fragmented. Contemplation, for Merton, was not withdrawal but clarity: the slow learning of who we are before God and therefore who we are for others.

This mug is made for early mornings and long pauses—for those who believe that silence can be formative, that faith must be lived before it is spoken, and that the inner life shapes the outer one. It’s a companion for prayer, reading, or simply sitting still long enough to remember that depth, not speed, is the measure of a life well lived.

• Ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.8″ (9.6 cm) in height, 3.2″ (8.2 cm) in diameter
• 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
• 20 oz mug dimensions: 4.3″ (10.9 cm) in height, 3.7″ (9.3 cm) in diameter
• Lead and BPA-free material
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Blank product sourced from China

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!