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The Desert Monastics, thousands of monks and nuns who lived in the Egyptian wastelands between the third and fifth centuries, have come to be seen as the Olympians of the spiritual life. Renowned spiritual writer Joan Chittister explores the sayings of the Desert Mothers and Fathers, finding wisdom from that ancient tradition that speaks to your life today. This popular introduction to a powerful source of Christian wisdom can be a companion t...

The activist, nun, and esteemed spiritual voice who has twice appeared on Oprah Winfrey's Super Soul Sunday sounds the call to create a monastery within ourselves-to cultivate wisdom and resilience so that we may join God in the work of renewal, restoration, and justice right where we are."Essential reading for anyone wishing to find the compass of their heart and the wellspring from which to live fully."-Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Indu...

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Modernity must be able to absorb the notion of a cosmic and evolving God. The old notions of who is in charge, who is superior and whose theology is paramount is in a state of flux. Unless, or until, a new vision comes into play, directs our hearts, guides our business, underlies our technology, the world is not ready for the horizon of Newness.

This all-new collection of wisdom from spiritual master and renowned religious leader Sr. Joan Chittister is essential reading for all who long to grow closer to God and one another. Here she reflects on such important themes as St. Benedict's call to 'listen with the ear of the heart, ' learning to cultivate happiness and find joy in moderation, and developing a deeper prayer life in our ongoing search for communion with God.

The God that we were brought up on is not big enough to be God. To be both religious and spiritual, modernity must be able to absorb the notion of a cosmic and evolving God, writes Joan Chittister OSB. This notion, she argues, redefines the place and purpose and destiny of humanity itself.

US$26.00 RELIGION / Spirituality RELIGION / Monasticism >AWAKENINGS Prophetic Reflections Joan Chittister Edited by Mary Lou Kownacki and Mary Hembrow Snyder Foreword by Tom Roberts Cover design: Regina Gelfer ISBN 978-1-62698-464-6 ORBIS LOGO

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Activist, nun and spiritual guide Joan Chittister invites us to create a monastery within ourselves: to cultivate wisdom and resilience, so we can live more easily and give of ourselves more fully, no matter our circumstances.'In every beating heart is a silent undercurrent that calls each of us to a place unknown, to the vision of a wiser life, to become what we feel we must be - but cannot name.' So begins Sister Joan Chittister's words on m...

Making the monastic tradition available to twenty-first-century seekers, so that we can live our ordinary lives extraordinarily well

Now in paperback, Joan Chittister's deep reflections on an original series of paintings of the Stations of the Cross by contemporary artist Janet McKenzie provide inspiring mediations for Lent, and for everyone's life journey.

The activist, nun, and esteemed spiritual voice who has twice appeared on Oprah Winfrey's Super Soul Sunday sounds the call to create a monastery within ourselves-to cultivate wisdom and resilience so that we may join God in the work of renewal, restoration, and justice right where we are."In every beating heart is a silent undercurrent that calls each of us . . . to a place unknown, to the vision of a wiser life . . . to become what I feel I ...

International writer and lecturer Joan Chittister offers here an insightful, passionate, and honest exploration of the religious life, a life lived entirely through the filter of the Gospel. Not just aimed at those who may be on the point of deciding whether they ought to think about entering religious life themselves, this book is for all people who care about the place and nature of religious life in the Christian community, since it has sha...

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Grow closer to the Lord every day of the year with this special treasury of devotions that speaks especially to women. Enriching, thoughtful and prayerful reflections written by your favorite Living Faith authors address the unique challenges and joys that women face in the world today. Those joys and challenges are celebrated here in a format that will both encourage you and strengthen you all year long. 365 Devotions for Catholic Women is a ...

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Chittister, one of America's best-known spiritual voices and the bestselling author of The Gift of Years, offers today's seekers a beautiful and practical guide to Benedictine spirituality--an invitation to embrace the sacred in the everyday.yday.

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