Consecrated life in the Catholic Church is a vital and healing presence in Indian society. Religious men and women make an integral contribution to the society through their institutions in the fields of education, spirituality, medical care, social services, and other charitable activities. In the present context of India, however, consecrated men and women can experience challenges of relevance and identity in their vocations. These concerns have their basis in the fundamental need for a renewal of religious life itself in India, one which is imbued with a Christ-centered spirituality and reflects the prophetic charism that marks apostolic religious life. Indian religious life upholds three values: contemplation, prophecy, and community. Given these values, the author find a deep affinity between the ideals of Indian consecrated life and Thomas Merton's contemplative-prophetic spirituality. This study proposes therefore, that the spirituality of Thomas Merton can serve as a vital resource for the relevance of the consecrated life in India. This scholarly work deals with the spirituality of consecrated life in India inspired by Thomas Merton. Contents Abstract Preface Foreword Gratitudes Prologue 1. Defining Key Concepts 2. The Pilgrim Journey of Thomas Merton the Contemplative-Prophet 3. The Contemplative Spirituality of Thomas Merton 4. The Prophetic Spirituality of Thomas Merton 5. The Relevance of Thomas Metton's Spirituality Epilogue Bibliography Index