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Between the Dark and the Daylight
"There is a part of the soul that stirs at night, in the dark and soundless times of day, when our defenses are down and our daylight distractions no longer serve to protect us from ourselves," writes beloved author, Joan Chittister. "It's then, in the still of life, when we least expect it, that qu... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2015 -
Radical Spirit: 12 Ways to Live a Free and Authentic Life
Feeling burnt-out from life, strung-out from social media, and put out by a society that always wants more from you? Beloved nun and social activist Joan Chittister, who appeared on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday, offers a practical, character-building, and inspirational guide to help you take control of... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2017 -
The Time Is Now: A Call to Uncommon Courage
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 ... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2019 -
Happiness: What The Rule Of St. Benedict Teaches Us About Happiness, Meaning, And Community
Everyone longs to be happy, yet many wrongly believe that happiness comes from having enough money, fame, personal comfort, worldly success, or even dumb luck. Happiness all too often seems to be an elusive, arbitrary thing -- something that is always just out of reach.Joan Chittister sees happiness... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2011 -
Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope
Everyone goes through times of pain and sorrow, depression and darkness, stress and suffering. It is in the necessary struggles of life, however, that we stretch our souls and gain new insights enabling us to go on. Building on the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with God and on the story of her o... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2003 -
The Monastic Heart: 50 Simple Practices for a Contemplative and Fulfilling Life
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.&“Essenti... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2021 -
The Story of Ruth: Twelve Moments in Every Woman's Life
In this beautiful book best-selling author Joan Chittister and celebrated artist John August Swanson together reclaim the ancient story of Ruth as a model for contemporary women seeking a fully spiritual life.In concert with Swanson's rich and evocative art, Chittister's graceful prose explores, thr... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2000 -
The Liturgical Year: The Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life - The Ancient Practices Series
A journey of the soul through the map of Christian time.The liturgical year, beginning on the first Sunday of Advent and carrying through the following November is the year that sets out to attune the life of the Christian to the life of Jesus, the Christ. This book sets out to open what may at fir... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2009 -
Illuminated Life: Monastic Wisdom for Seekers of Light
In this little dictionary of monastic wisdom, Joan Chittister offers an A-Z of how to 'be in the world, but not of the world.' In her inimitable style, she eschews the quick fix in favor of a solid spiritual direction that has stood the test of time. Each chapter is devoted to a letter that illumina... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2000 -
Wisdom Distilled from the Daily
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
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 1990 -
The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully
Joan Chittister, one of our most celebrated spiritual writers, invites us to embrace older age as a natural part of life that is both active and contemplative, productive and reflective, and deeply rewarding. She encourages us to cherish the blessings of aging and to overcome its challenges, and sho... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2008 -
The Rule of Benedict: Insights for the Ages
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, relationships, authority, community, balance, work, simplicity, prayer, and spiritual and psychological de... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 1992 -
Following the Path: The Search for a Life of Passion, Purpose, and Joy
This book is meant to give someone in the process of making a life decision at any age--in early adulthood, at the point of middle-age change and later, when we find ourselves at the crossroads without a name--some ideas against which to pit their own minds, their own circumstances. Its purpose, as ... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2012 -
The Monastic Heart: 50 Simple Practices for a Contemplative and Fulfilling Life
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 ... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2022 -
Uncommon Gratitude: Alleluia for All That Is
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams often says that, no matter what, the proper stance of the Christian in the world is one of gratitude. In this book, Sister Joan Chittister, OSB, and Archbishop Rowan Williams offer us a sweeping set of things and circumstances to be grateful.... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2010 -
The Tent of Abraham: Stories of Hope and Peace for Jews, Christians, and Muslims
In recent years there has been an explosion of curiosity and debate about Islam and about the role of religion, both in the world and in the Arab-Israeli conflict. The numerous books published on these questions speak to issues of politics, history, or global security. None speaks to the heart and t... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2006 -
El monasterio del corazón: Invitación a una vida llena de sentido
El monasterio del corazón es la elocuente guía espiritual que Joan Chittister ofrece a todos aquellos que buscamos una vida mas llena de sentido en la actualidad, en esta época de cataclismos sociales y transformaciones globales.... More
Language: SPADerechos de autor: 2011 -
Called To Community: The Life Jesus Wants For His People
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky • C. S. Lewis • Dietrich Bonhoeffer • Richard J. Foster • Thomas Merton • Dorothy Day • Mother Teresa • Søren Kierkegaard • Eugene H. Peterson • Henri J. M. Nouwen • Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove • Joan Chittister • Jean Vanier • David Janzen • Christine D. Pohl • John M. Perkins • Howard A. Snyder • Eberhard Arnold • Chiara Lubich • Saint Benedict • Charles E. Moore • S Ren KierkegaardWhy, in an age of connectivity, are our lives more isolated and fragmented than ever? And what can be done about it? The answer lies in the hands of God's people. Increasingly, today's Christians want to be the church, to follow Christ together in daily life. From every corner of society, they are d... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2016 -
Wisdom Distilled from the Daily: Living the Rule of St. Benedict Today
Sister Joan Chittister presents the Benedictine lifestyle as a way to live a balanced life even outside the monastery. She provides insight into how the Rule of St. Benedict applies to the modern person's everyday lifestyle and decisions.... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 1990