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| joan chittister the gift of years: The Gift of Years Joan Chittister, 2008 Looks at the many dimensions of aging and considers the joys of this special stage of life and the rewards of being open to new experiences and new relationships. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Following the Path Sister Joan Chittister, 2012-04-17 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 they wrestle with the process of trying to find and follow their own special call at this new stage of life, is to both provoke thinking and to clarify it. —Joan Chittister In our modern and mobile society, the range of answers to the questions “What am I supposed to do with my life?” and “How do I know when I’ve found my purpose?” can seem endless and overwhelming. Following the Path by Sister Joan brings the insights of her years of teaching and contemplation to bear on this issue, providing readers with a new way forward. Through her examination of spiritual calling and gifts, change and discernment, she leads readers home to the place where, finally, we know we fit, where we are the fullest of ourselves and a gift to the world, a timely and much needed message that many will be happy to hear. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: The Time Is Now Joan Chittister, 2019-03-05 A beloved nun and social activist offers a soul-stirring guide for all who feel disillusioned and dissatisfied with the power-hungry institutions and systems of this world “A cri de coeur against the status quo and for a bold spirituality to fight injustice.”—The New York Times In The Time Is Now, Sister Joan Chittister—a rabble-rousing force of nature for social justice and fervent proponent of personal faith and spiritual fulfillment—draws on the wisdom of prophets, both ancient and modern, to help us confront the societal forces that oppress and silence the sacred voices among us. Pairing scriptural insights with narratives of the truth-tellers that came before us, Sister Joan offers a compelling vision for readers to combat complacency and to propel ourselves toward creating a world of justice, freedom, peace, and empowerment. For the weary, the cranky, and the fearful, this energizing message invites us to participate in a vision for a world greater than the one we find ourselves in today. This is spirituality in action; this is practical and powerful activism for our times. Praise for The Time Is Now “For decades Chittister has been a prolific author and advocate for women and social justice inside and outside the realm of the Catholic Church. Here she shares her perspective on the current state of equity, social justice, and the environment and calls on all Christians to explore the traits of prophets, many of which they can find within themselves . . . offering motivation as well as ways to accomplish change.”—Booklist “A series of short essays to encourage and refresh the spirit of activists . . . applicable to both progressive and conservative Christians. Will appeal to spiritual readers seeking an encouraging book for social justice advocacy.”—Library Journal (starred review) |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Illuminated Life Joan Chittister, 2010-01-01 In this little dictionary of monastic wisdom, Joan Chittister offers an A-Z of how to 'be in the workd, 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 illuminates a spiritual quality to be cultivated, from Awareness to Zeal, Community to Interiority, Enlightenment to Yearning--and many more. Every illumination opens with a story from the desert mystics, then seques into a practical application of that value to our tumultuous times. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope Joan Chittister, 2003 Building on the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with God and on the story of her own battle with life-changing disappointment, Sister Joan Chittister deftly explores the landscape of suffering and hope, considering along the way such wide-ranging topics as consumerism, technology, grief, the role of women in the Catholic Church, and the events of September 11, 2001. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Heart of Flesh Joan Chittister, 1998-04-28 Criticizes the patriarchal world view, outlines the historical realities that have produced a culture that glorifies violence and domination, and argues for a worldview that recognizes the full humanity of women. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: The Breath of the Soul Joan Chittister, 2009 This simple little book from a great spiritual giant attends to what we human beings are most inclined to forget: preparing for and engaging in prayer. It is an examination of what we ourselves must bring to the discipline of prayer--whatever form it takes--in order to make prayer authentic and real, a deep and profound part of our lives. None of the brief reflections in this book are ever finished, ever closed, ever fulled resolved. They are all ongoing steps along the way, steps we retrace over and over again as we do all the other parts of life, until they become the very breath we breathe, the vision and energy of our souls. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Wisdom Distilled from the Daily Joan Chittister, 2013-03-26 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. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Happiness Joan Chittister, 2011-09-23 Chittister sees happiness differently as a personal quality to be learned, mastered, and fearlessly wielded. She embarks on a great happiness dig through sociology, biology, neurology, psychology, philosophy, history, and world religions to develop an archaeology of happiness. Sifting through the wisdom of the ages, Chittister offers inspiring insights that will help seekers everywhere cultivate true and lasting happiness within themselves. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Called to Question Joan D. Chittister, 2004-04-24 This unique and intensely personal memoir is about spirituality, not about religion,and it is alive with the raw energy of a journal and polisjed with the skill of the master storyteller. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Two Dogs and a Parrot Joan Chittister, 2016-02-18 The relationships we form with animals - with dogs, cats, horses, birds, rabbits, and other pets - are full of joys and rewards. A loving human-animal relationship is built on mutual care and concern, responsibility and respect. We find that these companions draw us out of ourselves and show us what it truly means to be alive. They teach us to accept life’s struggles; to cherish its pleasures; to find purpose and meaning in what we do. The stories and reflections in this lovely book will speak to us whether we have an animal companion, long to have a pet, love someone who does, or simply cherish animals and nature. ‘This fine and often touching volume . . . discusses the spiritual connection between humans and their animal companions and explores the lessons to be learned.’ Booklist |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Radical Spirit Joan Chittister, 2017-04-25 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 your emotional life and redirect your spiritual destiny. Joan Chittister, whom Publishers Weekly calls one of the most well-known and trusted contemporary spiritual authors, is a rabble-rousing force of nature for social justice, and a passionate proponent of personal faith and spiritual fulfillment. Drawing on little known, ancient teachings of the saints, Sister Joan offers a practical program to help transform our thinking and rebel against our fears, judgments and insecurities. Freedom from anxiety, worry, and tensions at home and work, comes when we give ourselves to something greater, she argues. We need to seek wisdom rather than simply facts, to think before speaking, and in turn create respectful communities. With a series of twelve simple rules for healthy spiritual living, Chittister not only reminds us, but pleads with us, to develop enduring values by shifting our attention to how God wants us to live. This book will teach you how to accomplish this. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: The Grace in Aging Kathleen Dowling Singh, 2014-08-05 Learn to use your later years for awakening and spiritual growth. Encouraging, inspiring, and practical, The Grace in Aging invites all those who have ever experienced spiritual longing to awaken in their twilight years. Since aging, in and of itself, does not lead to spiritual maturity, The Grace in Aging suggests and explores causes and conditions that we can create in our lives, just as we are living them, to allow awakening to unfold -- transforming the predictable sufferings of aging into profound opportunities for growth in clarity, love, compassion, and peace. Kathleen Dowling Singh streamlines vast and complex teachings into skillful means and wise views. Straightforward language and piercing questions bring Singh's teachings into the sharp focus of our own lives; the contemplative nature of each chapter allows for an uncommon depth of inquiry. Examples from our lives and from the chatter in our own minds touch the reader personally, offering the chance to absorb the implications deeply and do the work of freeing his or her own mind. Ecumenical in spirit, tone, and language, Singh offers wisdom from teachers from a variety of spiritual backgrounds: Thich Nhat Hanh, the Apostles, Annie Dillard, and more. Lessening our attachments, decreasing our aversions, unbinding what binds us, we bear witness to the possibility of awakening for all beings. The Grace in Aging offers guidelines for older individuals of any wisdom tradition who wish to awaken before they die; no need for caves or seven-year retreats. This is spiritual practice for the lives we live. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: In God's Holy Light Joan Chittister, OSB, 2015-09-25 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 to your own spiritual journey. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: For All That Has Been, Thanks Rowan Williams, Joan Chittister, 2010-12-17 Rowan Williams, writing in partnership with the bestselling American Benedictine author, Joan Chittister, explores the meaning of a word often spoken in Christian worship, but rarely considered. What are we doing when we say the word 'Alleluia'? In the Old Testament, it is a summons to praise - when it feels appropriate and when it doesn't. In the New Testament it becomes part of the language of praise, used at all times, even to this day in the funeral liturgies in the Eastern Orthodox church. Here then is a clue - it is a call to see the whole of life 'as one long Alleluia moment' as the authors put it, to discover the richness and manifestations of God even when they are hidden from us. Some things we naturally feel grateful for - life, health, comfort, pleasure - but how is it possible to say 'Alleluia' to the parts of life that weigh us down and drain our spirits dry? This book aims to give some very practical answers to how we cultivate 'an Alleluia view' of every present moment, to find the meaning in Dag Hammerskold's famous words: 'For all that has been, thanks - for all that shall be, yes.' |
| joan chittister the gift of years: In Search of Belief Joan Chittister, 1999 In this stirring testament to the resiliency of the Christian faith, Joan Chittister...spells out the meaning of the Apostles' Creed, phrase by phrase. For her, this testament is not an index of dogmas, but a 'catalog of choices, an inventory of possibilities, a roster of visions'... |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Grace-Filled Moments with Sr. Joan Joan Chittister, 2021-11-16 Appreciation for the small goods of life-the taste of warm, fresh bread, the birthday card in the mailbox, the hour of quiet that returns us to ourselves-is itself a spiritual exercise. As nourishing as our daily bread, 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. Book jacket. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: The Story of Ruth Joan Chittister, 2007-03-05 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, through this powerful biblical story, a series of twelve defining moments in every woman's life — moments of loss, change, transformation, aging, independence, respect, recognition, insight, empowerment, selfdefinition, invisibility, and fulfillment. A lovely blend of art and text, The Story of Ruth offers inspiration for women seeking wholeness and presents compelling devotional images for eyes and mind alike. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Joan Chittister Tom Roberts, 2016-11 Sister Joan Chittister is recognised internationally as a leading reformer of religious life, an inspiring advocate for justice and peace, and a forceful crusader for women's rights, who refused to be silenced by the Vatican. In this intimate biography, Tom Roberts reveals the interior Joan Chittister: the young survivor who witnessed years of domestic violence, who found both refuge and purpose in her religious vocation, whose brilliance produced a body of written work that will stand as one of the most profound expressions of spirituality and women's concerns of this era. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: The Liturgical Year Joan Chittister, 2010-12-27 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. What may at first seem to be simply an arbitrary arrangement of ancient holy days, or liturgical seasons, this book explains their essential relationship to one another and their ongoing meaning to us today. It is an excursion into life from the Christian perspective, from the viewpoint of those who set out not only to follow Jesus but to live and think as Jesus did. And it proposes to help us to year after year immerse ourselves into the sense and substance of the Christian life until, eventually, we become what we say we are—followers of Jesus all the way to the heart of God. It is an adventure in human growth; it is an exercise in spiritual ripening. A volume in the eight book classic series, The Ancient Practices, with a foreword by Phyllis Tickle, General Editor. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Learn to Grow Old Paul Tournier, 2012-09-01 In this warm, sensitive, fact-filled book, Paul Tournier deals specifically with many aspects of aging: society's attitude towards the elderly; second careers; the quality of life; financial difficulties; boredom; health; loneliness; and facing death. He believes we must all learn to grow old, and that the process is most successfully accomplished when we prepare and plan for it throughout life. Tournier offers a variety of suggestions to help make growing old not an end but a new beginning, filled with purpose and hope. He suggests ways to remain active and to use leisure to its best advantage without letting it become a tyrant. He also provides insights on taking up new interests, such as becoming involved with young people and new ideas, and learning to pray, to meditate, to acquire wisdom, and to draw increasing strength and inspiration from the reality of divine presence and power. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Joan Chittister Joan Chittister, Mary Lou Kownacki, Mary Hembrow Snyder, 2014-08-01 Joan Chittister, a Benedictine nun, is one of the most popular and prophetic religious voices in the world today. In her many books and countless speeches, she has addressed the burning social issues of our time—justice, peace, the role of women, and the survival of the planet. She has explored the deepest questions of human existence, including love, suffering and death, the quest for happiness, and the meaning of life. She has probed the word of God, the message of the gospel, the call to contemplation, and the challenge of faithful living. To all of these she has brought her characteristic courage, honesty, and above all, passion. This volume, more than any other, captures and distills her spirit and her message for women and men today—including reflections on her own journey, why she remains in the church, and what sustains her faith and hope. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: There Is a Season Joan Chittister, 2005-03 This is an elegant book, glorious four-color art of John August Swanson, and the reflective insights of Joan Chittister. Based on the verse from Ecclesiastes 3, this glossy book gives a chapter to each verse. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Julian of Norwich: Wisdom in a Time of Pandemic—And Beyond Matthew Fox, 2020-10-26 This historical biography follows the extraordinary life of Julian of Norwich. She lived through the dreadful bubonic plague that killed close to 50% of Europeans. Being an anchoress, she ‘sheltered in place’ and developed a deep wisdom that she shared in her book, Showings, which was the first book in English by a woman. A theologian way ahead of her time, Julian develops a feminist understanding of God as mother at the heart of nature’s goodness. Fox shares what isn’t typically written in a medieval history book: Julian of Norwich’s teachings that goes beyond religion and spirituality. It also contains sensible advice on how to live in light during this unpredictable times. If you’re into feminist history books or lives about female authors, this one is definitely for you! |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Why I Am a Catholic Garry Wills, 2003 In this provocative work, which could not be timelier, Garry Wills, one of our country's most noted writers and historians, offers a powerful statement of his Catholic faith. Beginning with a reflection on his early experience of that faith as a child and later as a Jesuit seminarian, Wills reveals the importance of Catholicism in his own life. He goes on to challenge, in clear and forceful terms, the claim that criticism or reform of the papacy is an assault on the faith itself. For Wills, a Catholic can be both loyal and critical, a loving child who stays with his father even if the parent is wrong. Wills turns outward from his personal experiences to present a sweeping narrative covering two thousand years of church history, revealing that the papacy, far from being an unchanging institution, has been transformed dramatically over the millennia -- and can be reimagined in the future. At a time when the church faces one of its most difficult crises, Garry Wills offers an important and compelling entrée into the discussion of the church's past -- and its future. Intellectually brisk and spiritually moving, Why I Am a Catholic poses urgent questions for Catholic and non-Catholic readers alike. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: The Monastery of the Heart Joan Chittister, 2011-11-30 Every age has answered the questions and challenges of spiritual living in its own particular ways through its languages, arts, and lifestyles, giving seekers various concepts for guidance. In this original manifesto, bestselling author Joan Chittister delivers a roadmap based on the ancient Rule of Benedict that stands as a practical model upon which to build a satisfying life, despite the seemingly limitless (and at times meaningless) supply of options in the modern world. By giving spiritual seekers - individuals, couples, families, and small groups - a new opportunity to live a better life from the very centre of their world without ever having to withdraw from it, Chittister's new approach redefines Benedictine living for modern day seekers while remaining firmly rooted in its monastic values. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: The Holy Longing Ronald Rolheiser, 2014-03-11 Ronald Rolheiser makes sense of what is frequently a misunderstood word: spirituality. In posing the question What is spirituality? Father Rolheiser gets quickly to the heart of common difficulties with the subject, and shows through compelling anecdotes and personal examples how to channel that restlessness, that deep desire, into a healthy spirituality. This book is for those searching to understand what Christian spirituality means and how to apply it to their own lives. Rolheiser explains the nonnegotiables--the importance of community worship, the imperatives surrounding social action, the centrality of the Incarnation, the sustenance of the spiritual life--and how spirituality necessarily impacts every aspect of human experience. At the core of this readable, deeply revealing book is an explanation of God and the Church in a world that more often than not doubts the credibility of both. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: The New Rules of Aging Well Frank Lipman, Danielle Claro, 2020-10-27 “Essential reading for COVID times. . . . The tool we all need right now: a smart, straightforward guide that speaks directly to the question: How can I build a strong immune system? The book is packed with clear, actionable advice for building a strong immune system, losing weight, feeling younger and aging beautifully.” —Yahoo! Life How you age is up to you. And it’s easy to take charge. From the renowned integrative doctor Frank Lipman comes a radically simple program to reverse the symptoms we reflexively call “normal aging,” including feeling achy, stiff, sluggish, weak, and vulnerable to chronic illness. This improves not only our life span but, more importantly, our health span—our quality of life and how we feel. Built on a series of lifestyle changes that energize the body and build and strengthen its immune system, The New Rules of Aging Well is based on ancient wisdom backed up by science: Eat less and practice intermittent fasting. Do 20 minutes a day of something meditative. Switch to gentler workouts, but move as much as possible. Unlock the incredible power of mushrooms. Grow your tribe. Walk barefoot when you can. The result: a rejuvenated you that looks great and feels healthy, happy, sexy, agile, and strong. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Healthy Aging Andrew Weil, M.D., 2008-11-26 #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A unique book about aging that draws on the science of biogerontology as well as on the secrets of healthy longevity—from “American’s best-known doctor” (The New York Times Magazine). In each of his widely acclaimed, best-selling books, Dr. Andrew Weil has been an authoritative and companionable guide through a uniquely effective combination of traditional and nontraditional approaches to health and healthy living. Dr. Weil explains that there are a myriad of things we can do to keep our bodies and minds in good working order through all phases of life. Hugely informative, practical, and uplifting, Healthy Aging is infused with the engaging candor and common sense that have made Dr. Weil our most trusted source on healthy living. With detailed information on: -Learning to eat right: Following the anti-inflammatory diet, Dr. Weil’s guide to the nutritional components of a healthy lifestyle -Separating myth from fact about the would-be elixirs of life extension — herbs, hormones, and anti-aging “medicines” -Learning exercise, breathing and stress-management techniques to benefit your mind and body -Understanding the science behind the aging process -Keeping record of your life lessons to share with loved ones Healthy Aging features a glossary, an appendix summarizing the Anti-Inflammatory Diet and an appendix of additional resources. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: The Monastery of the Heart Joan Chittister, 2019-07 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 to be better attuned to the sacred. But for one seeker in sixth-century Italy, for Benedict of Nursia, the spiritual life lay in simply living this life, our daily life, well. All of it. Every simple, single action of it. Benedict turned the ordinary into an experience of the extraordinary, a union with the sacred in the here and now. Benedict's Rule--his guide for communal living--and Benedictine spirituality are his enduring legacy. The Monastery of the Heart is Joan Chittister's beautiful, practical guide for those who are looking for the rhythm of a better life in this time of social upheavals and global transformations. Anchored in Benedict's ancient Rule, rooted in its values, The Monastery of the Heart offers a fresh approach to spiritual living in the very center of our own world--without ever withdrawing from it. Written for seekers of any faith or none--for individuals, couples, families, and small groups--it is a gentle invitation to embrace the sacred in the everyday. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: The Blessings of Aging Joan Chittister, 2019-03-21 |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Aging as a Spiritual Practice Lewis Richmond, 2012-12-31 Offers a Buddhist perspective on aging well, with anecdotes of the author's experiences with illness, aging, and transformation, and guided meditations. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Rewild Yourself Simon Barnes, 2019-10-01 We're not just losing the wild world. We're forgetting it. We're no longer noticing it. We've lost the habit of looking and seeing and listening and hearing.But we can make hidden things visible, and this book features numerous spellbinding ways to bring the magic of nature much closer to home.Mammals you never knew existed will enter your world. Birds hidden in treetops will shed their cloak of anonymity. With a single movement of your hand you can make reptiles appear before you. Butterflies you never saw before will bring joy to every sunny day. Creatures of the darkness will enter your consciousness. And as you take on new techniques and a little new equipment, you will discover new creatures and, with them, new areas of yourself that had gone dormant. Once put to use, they wake up and start working again. You become wilder in your mind and in your heart. Once you know the tricks, the wild world begins to appear before you. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Aging Without Growing Old Judy Lindberg McFarland, Laura Gladys McFarland, 2003 Most people today are aging too rapidly and are dying from illnesses that could be prevented! Judy Lindberg McFarland wants to help readers prevent all the degenerative diseases and illnesses that accompany aging and the heartaches resulting from the loss of one's health.In Aging Without Growing Old, men and women of all ages will find out how to become healthy through natural and nutritional means. They'll learn how to enjoy greater health no matter how old they are and how to slow the aging process down to a crawl. It is possible to start defying your age with the essential information found in this book! |
| joan chittister the gift of years: The Mature Mind Gene D Cohen, 2008-07-31 The Golden Years are being redefined. The fastest-growing segment of the population, those beyond the age of fifty, are no longer content to simply cope with the losses of age. Mental acuity and vitality are becoming a life-long pursuit. Now, the science of the mind is catching up with the Baby Boom generation. In this landmark book, renowned psychiatrist Gene Cohen challenges the long-held belief that our brain power inevitably declines as we age, and shows that there are actually positive changes taking place in our minds. Based on the latest studies of the brain, as well as moving stories of men and women in the second half of life, The Mature Mind reveals for the first time how we can continue to grow and flourish. Cohen's groundbreaking theory-the first to elaborate on the psychology of later life-describes how the mind gives us inner pushes and creates new opportunities for positive change throughout adult life. He shows how we can jump-start that growth at any age and under any circumstances, fine-tuning as we go, actively building brain reserves and new possibilities. The Mature Mind offers a profoundly different and intriguing look at ourselves, challenging old assumptions, raising bold new questions, and providing exciting answers grounded in science and the realities of everyday life. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: God Speaks in Many Tongues Joan D. Chittister, 2013-01-01 |
| joan chittister the gift of years: What the Bible Actually Says About Money Scott Morton, 2019-03 Does God Want You to be Wealthy? It is said that the Bible has over 2000 verses about money, but does it say you are out of God's will if you are not wealthy? Most of us have strong opinions about money, but let's admit our opinions originated from parents, church or our common sense. Rarely do we study Bible verses on money. For your spiritual growth, you owe it to yourself to take a few minutes each day for a month and discover first-hand what the Bible actually teaches about money. So let's start with 31verses--not 2000. Fasten your seatbelt and enjoy the ride! 31 Meditations gives biblical answers to the financial questions no one talks about. Scott Morton brings fresh insight to scriptures I've read dozens of times. --Colorado Ministry Practitioner Scott Morton is The Navigators' International Funding Coach. He has served in collegiate ministry, metro ministry, as Director of Staff Funding, as U.S. Vice President of Development. As International Funding Coach, he trains international ministry leaders and mentors young business-people. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: The Rule of Benedict Joan Chittister, 2010 This new edition of a classic religious text combines the timeless wisdom of Benedict of Nursia's Rule with the perceptive commentary of a renowned Benedictine mystic and scholar. In her new introduction to the Rule, the author boldly claims that Benedict's sixth-century text is the only one of great traditions that directly touches the contemporary issues facing the human community—stewardship, conversion, communication, reflection, contemplation, humility, and equality. Tracing Benedict's original Rule paragraph by paragraph, it expands its principles into the larger context of spiritual living in a secular world and makes the seemingly archaic instructions relevant for a contemporary audience. A new foreword, updated content, an appendix, and a recommended calendar for reading the entries and commentaries make this an invaluable resource for solitary or communal contemplation. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: The Friendship of Women Joan Chittister, 2006 Looking deeply into biblical stories of female friendships in order to extract greater truths, this compelling work explores the sacred dimension of friendship through the lenses of faith, tradition, and scripture, revealing the often overlooked voices and experiences of women in the Old and New Testaments. Recovering and reclaiming the witness and wisdom of such women as Lydia, Prisca, Phoebe, Martha, Deborah, Esther, Rachel, Ruth, Veronica, Elizabeth, Anne, and Mary Magdalene, and drawing a highly inspiring message from each of these women's lives, the book embraces friendship as it is embodied by women, between God and all of creation, and between all human beings. |
| joan chittister the gift of years: Aging Without Growing Old Judy Lindberg McFarland, Laura McFarland Luczak, 1997 |
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Chapter 13: The Gift of Surrender QUESTIONS: 1. Do you agree with Sister Joan that “Part of the pain of any great struggle . . . is the reluctance to admit that we have been bested.” (57) Share why or why not. 2. Sister Joan challenges her readers by suggesting that they have a “. . . spiritual obligation to accept reality. . .”
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up straight for 18 years,” the exhilaration of those who first said, “I have seen the Risen Christ.” But only if, as the rabbi says, we have already put them there. Prayer, regular and unceasing, is what prepares us for life in all its dimensions. The only prerequisite for prayer is a broken heart. –HASIDIC WISDOM BALM FOR A BROKEN HEART
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In this conversation, Joan and I discuss “God and the Evolutionary World.” Host: Hello, Joan Chittister, and thank you for joining this conversation on evolutionary Christianity. Joan: I’m glad to be here, Michael. It’s a major question of the 21st century, of course. Host: I certainly agree. I have been asking all of my guests at the ...
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In her book The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully, Joan Chittister describes this fresh call: “In every generation there is an accumulated amount of experience which says something about life that is, at the same time, both unique and universal. It comes from the simple act of living a recollected, a reflective life.”1
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As the years go by, we come to love flowers and cats and small infants and old ladies and life on the dock and the one person who knows how ... Joan Chittister FUND FOR PRISONERS “Prisoners are the most forgotten peo-ple in society and the …
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~ Joan Chittister A blessing of these years is to have the opportunity to take on the role of thinker, of philosopher, of disputant, of interrogator, or spiritual guide in a world racing to nowhere, with no true human goal and no lived wisdom in sight. ~ Joan Chittister Now we are beyond the narcissism of youth,
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2. Sister Joan gives a brief overview of the over 1,500 years of history of the Rule of Benedict. As she says, this spiritual guide “has weathered every period of Western history since the fall of the Roman Empire and been a dynamic source of light and energy to each.” In our own time, what is it that draws you to read the Rule?
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Joan Chittister September 2021 Mark 4:38 Helen David Brancato, IHM zxz An African woman told me recently, with apology and dis-may, “Sometimes we wonder if whites are completely human.” Her voice was soft and there was real pain, real uncertainty in her eyes. I understood why. I had seen the miserable places where, in an apart-
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Death give us all the gift of time. Our own and the time of those around us. It calls us to stop and look at sun-flowers next time, to care for the grass always, to em- ... Three times a year Sister Joan Chittister will join that Zoom conference to give more input and respond to your questions and ideas regarding one issue of The Monastic Way.
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“reading” could take 15 minutes or be spread over 15 years. For individuals and groups just beginning the practice of lectio divina, it may be wise to follow the four-step outline rather mechanically.
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Lessons from Saint Benedict Donald S. Raila,2011-05-01 Part of a collection written over twenty years, Lessons from ... The Monastery of the Heart Joan Chittister,2011-11-30 Every age has answered the questions and challenges of spiritual living in its own particular ways through its languages, arts, and lifestyles, giving seekers various ...
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1. “I believe quite differently now than I did in past years. As a result, I am convinced, the faith that lives in me now is a more demanding, more robust variety than it was in the earlier stages of my spiritual life,” Sister Joan confesses. Can you say the same about what you currently believe? Please elaborate. 2.
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Joan Chittister June 2021 zxz Luke 8:1-3 Helen David Brancato, IHM When I was about thirteen years old, I made my first visit to New York City. I had one destination in mind: my heart was set on seeing the Empire State Building. I scanned every horizon and compared every building I could see with what I could remember of pictures in ency-
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“reading” could take 15 minutes or be spread over 15 years. For individuals and groups just beginning the practice of lectio divina, it may be wise to follow the four-step outline rather mechanically.
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1. Sister Joan suggests that a genuine gift is what we lose ourselves in. When we’re involved with this gift, we lose all sense of time. Are there areas or things in your life for which this is true? 2. What specific sentence in Chapter 9 stood out for you? Why did you choose that sentence? Chapter 10 QUESTIONS: 1.
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The Gift Of Years Joan Chittister Joan Chittister,Mary Lou Kownacki,Mary Hembrow Snyder Why I Am a Catholic Garry Wills,2003 In this provocative work, which could not be timelier, Garry Wills, one of our country's most noted writers and historians, offers a powerful statement of his Catholic faith. Beginning with a reflection on
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The Gift Of Years Joan Chittister Joan Chittister Roberts, Tom,2015-10-30 Remember to Live! Thomas Ryan,2012 Inspirational This is a book about the importance of living your life now, about remembering to live by keeping your priorities clearly before you and using your time, talent, energy, and material resources accordingly. When we face the
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4 The Gift Of Years Joan Chittister Published at dev.mediadiversified.org "The Gift of Years Joan Chittister" is deeply rooted in a spiritual framework. Chittister draws on her own Catholic faith and Benedictine spirituality to offer a unique perspective on aging. This spiritual lens provides readers with a source of comfort,
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The Gift of Years Sister Joan Chittister, Osb,2010-04 Traditional Chinese edition of The Gift of Years Growing Older Gracefully Joan Chittister is a women s right activist and a Catholic nun This book remains a bestseller after its May 2008 publication
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Joan Chittister . SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1: Without a sense of wonder, we may be living but ... known is as important a gift to our devel-opment as the known, is the beginning of the real understanding of life. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27: It isn’t so much collecting the beautiful that
