Biography of erasmo leiva merikakis monk

Lindsey Mitzel reviews a new series of meditations on the final chapters of the Gospel of Matthew, by Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis.

Having read some fabulous reviews of Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis’ previous works on the Gospel of Matthew, yet not knowing what to expect, I picked up his fourth volume, Fire of Mercy, somewhat timidly. The book is hefty, with its more than 600 pages of content, and admittedly, it intimidated me. I began to read it much like I have concordances in the past, and indeed, I think it can be utilized as such nicely. It is a very well-researched series of meditations on Gospel passages. However, this tome also reads as a novel. Mr. Leiva-Merikakis’ clear knowledge of ancient languages allows the characters of the Gospel to come even more alive. Jesus, fully God, is more human, more understandable, more endearing, more sacrificial, the woman at Bethany, more remarkable and self-giving than I previously realized.

 

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Formerly a Professor of Literature and Theology at the University of San Francisco, he is now a Trappist monk at St. Joseph's Abbey in Spencer, Mass.

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Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis (now Fr. Simeon, OCSO) is a Trappist monk and accomplished author, preacher, and retreat master.

Biography of Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis

Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis (now Fr. Simeon, OCSO) is a Trappist monk and accomplished author, preacher, and retreat master.

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Erasmo Levia-Merikakis was a professor of comparative literature at the University of San Francisco for many years.

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