| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
139 pages ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
Foreword: A choice -- Introduction: A word about prophets -- Risk -- Paradox -- Awareness -- Insight -- Audacity -- Authenticity -- Support and wholeness -- Self-giving -- Patience -- Failure -- Voice -- Wisdom -- Proclamation -- Vision -- Faith -- Confidence -- Tradition -- Prophets then, prophets now. |
| 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 spiritual authors" by Publishers Weekly, this 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 stirring 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, Sister Joan's 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. |
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Chittister speaks to all who feel disillusioned and dissatisfied with the power-hungry institutions and systems of this world. She 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 stirring 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. -- adapted from jacket |
| Subject |
Spirituality -- Christianity.
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Christian life -- Catholic authors.
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Spirituality.
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Inspiration.
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Christian life -- Catholic authors.
(OCoLC)fst00859189
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Inspiration. (OCoLC)fst00974230
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Spirituality. (OCoLC)fst01130186
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Spirituality -- Christianity.
(OCoLC)fst01904773
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| ISBN |
9781984823410 (hardcover) |
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1984823418 (hardcover) |
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