James Finley

James Finley (born May 30, 1943) is an American author, clinical psychologist, and former Trappist monk who lived at the Abbey of Gethsemani under the spiritual direction of Thomas Merton.[2][3] He is a core faculty member at the Center for Action and Contemplation, hosts the podcast 'Turning to the Mystics,' and has authored books on Christian mysticism and spirituality including Merton's Palace of Nowhere, The Contemplative Heart, and The Healing Path.[2][3][6]