Second Tuesday @ Barkin’ Dog

Join us for the Second Tuesday Barkin’ Dog reading on July 10 at 6:00 at the Barkin’ Dog Grill in downtown Modesto. We’ll have an evening of writing inspired by the poetry of Thomas Merton, hosted by Ed Bearden. An open mic will follow the featured reading, so bring a poem or two to share.

About the Thomas Merton Poetry Group: In February of 2016 Deacon George Cano of St. Paul’s Episcopalian Church, convened the Thomas Merton poetry group. It was began to provide more than chit-chat, but rather to encourage spiritual growth. Poetry, as another way to pray. Meeting twice a month, the group wrote and published Poetic Prayer: writing from the soul. Meditation
techniques from Buddhist traditions or centering prayer were used to access the poetic well. The group consists of Deacon George Cano, Ed Bearden, Roberta Bearden, Jeanette Comegys, Stephanie Gilmer, Sarah B. Hartmann, Judy Miller, Linda Marie Prather and Cheryl Russel Pogue. Others would be welcome to join the writing and fellowship.