Paul Quenon, OCSO

Paul Quenon, OCSO, entered the Trappists in 1958 at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky, where Thomas Merton was his novice master. Quenon is a photographer and the author of several books of poetry, including Unquiet Vigil—named a "Best Spiritual Book of the Year" by Spirituality & Practice and "Best Poetry Volume of the Year" by Hearts and Minds Books. Quenon coauthored Carved in Stone and also contributed spiritual reflections to other books.