“joan chittister”

Wise and enduring spiritual guidelines for everyday living -- as relevant today as when The Rule was originally conceived by St. Benedict in fifth century Rome.... More

The psalms are the oldest prayers in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Joan Chittister sees them as a lexicon of the human condition, assuring us of God's caring presence and loving help in every situation. In this beautifully designed book, Chittister provides a favorite psalm for each month and a ref... More

This is the third and final volume in a trilogy of insightful reflections on some of our oldest and favorite prayers.... More

Benedict of Nursia and his famous "Rule" remain the guiding principles for many religious communities today.Benedictine Sister and prominent author and speaker Joan Chittister contends that Benedictine spirituality is the most effective way to address the core issues of the 21st century: stewardship... More

Addressing today's most pressing questions, this prophetic manifesto for the preservation of the world brings together Chittister's most powerful, influential, and celebrated writings.This prophetic manifesto for the preservation of the world brings together Joan Chittister's most powerful, influent... More

Joan Chittister writes from the perspective of decades of deep involvement in religious life. She writes about religious life in the here and now, not about the value of its past nor about the possible shape of its future, asking a simple question: What, if anything, constitutes the spirituality of ... More

An ancient alphabet of spiritual values that will help readers experience peace and love in the midst of distractions and deadlines, during life's daily routine and in its defining moments.... More

Joan Chittister quenches our thirst for living waters through 365 reflections on Scriptural passages -- one for each day of the year.She begins each month with a personal story that relates to a passage from the Bible, and continues with a meditation for each day that reflects the chosen theme.... More

Among those affected by the renewal of Vatican II, none experienced the changes more than women religious. Habits were replaced by secular dress; separation behind the cloister gave way to service in the world. But the deepest changes were less visible-a new way of thinking and imagining the meaning... More

Are the Ten Commandments just a set of rules or are they a way of life? In this book about laws of the heart, each chapter focuses on what one of the commandments means for Christians today.Are the Ten Commandments just a set of rules or are they a way of life? How does each one call us to reflect o... More