This page is for Wayne Burns of Phenix City, Alabama. I am the Director of Missions for the Russell Baptist Association.

I can be reached at wayneburns@webtv.net or at Post Office Box 265 Phenix City, Alabama 36868. I enjoy sharing with people about current books on most any subject, but especially the writings of Thomas Merton.

I send an "AM with Merton" each morning. If you are interested, let me know.

Wayne at Gethsemani

The home of Thomas Merton for many years.

Wayne Burns

A dressed-up day

A Daily Prayer from Ephesians 3:16 Dear God: Strengthen me in my head that I will think clearly, Strengthen me in my eyes that I will see clearly, Strengthen me in my ears that I will hear clearly, Strengthen me in my tongue that I will speak properly, Strengthen me in my heart that I will believe and behave properly, Strengthen me in my hands that I will touch properly, Strengthen me in my legs and feet that I will walk properly, And, in so strengthening these parts make my body truly your temple so I can live for you today. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

Relaxing

Had been reading Merton when picture taker John Gunter stopped by....Where is the book?

Kay & Wayne

The Hermitage at Gethsemani where Thomas Merton sought silence and solitude.

Fr. Carlos & Wayne (6-9-01)
ITMS visit to Gethsemani

Wayne at corner of Bellarmine & Merton Ave. (6-9-01)

At ITMS Louisville, Ky. June 2001