Chittister, Joan
Summary: Every century, every culture has sought the spiritual dimensions of life in particular ways, through teachings and lifestyles it could embrace. Across the ages, for some women and men the longing to unite with the Divine took the form of an existence in solitude and prayer. For others, it lay in communal life and worship. For many, it was an attempt to withdraw from the secular world in order...
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Publisher / Publication Date: BlueBridge 2019
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Contents: Introduction: the purpose of life -- Regret -- Meaning -- Fear -- Ageism -- Joy -- Transition -- Transformation -- Newness -- Discontinuity -- Accomplishment -- Adjustment -- Fulfillment -- Mystery -- Relationships -- Tale-telling -- Letting go -- Learning -- Religion -- Freedom -- Success -- Time -- Wisdom -- Sadness -- Dreams -- Limitations -- Solitude -- Productivity -- Memories -- Future --...
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Publisher / Publication Date: BlueBridge 2008
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Summary: "The activist, nun, and esteemed spiritual voice who has twice appeared on Oprah'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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Convergent 2021
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Summary: Beloved nun and social activist Joan Chittister, who appeared on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday, offers a soul-stirring and inspiring guide that speaks to all who feel disillusioned and dissatisfied with the power-hungry institutions and systems of this world. Joan Chittister has been a passionate voice for women's rights for over 50 years. Called "one of the most well-known and trusted contemporary...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Convergent 2019
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Summary: "Through stories and wisdom literature from the major religious traditions--Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam--Chittister highlights practical, universal truths and deftly shows how each spiritual tradition brings a special gift to the art of living a meaningful, spiritually aware life"--Jacket flap.
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Publisher / Publication Date: William B. Eerdmans 2007