Because The Journals of Thomas Merton were cited frequently, the following abbreviations were used after the first reference in the preceding chapters.
J1—Merton, Run to the Mountain: The Journals of Thomas Merton: Volume One, 1939–1941
J2—Merton, Entering the Silence: The Journals of Thomas Merton: Volume Two, 1941–1952
J3—Merton, A Search for Solitude: The Journals of Thomas Merton: Volume Three, 1952–1960
J4—Merton, Turning Toward the World: The Journals of Thomas Merton: Volume Four, 1960–1963
J5—Merton, Dancing in the Water of Life: The Journals of Thomas Merton: Volume Five, 1963–1965
J6—Merton, Learning to Love: The Journals of Thomas Merton: Volume Six, 1966–1967
J7—Merton, The Other Side of the Mountain: The End of the Journey: Journals, Volume Seven, 1967–1968