Follow the Benedictine way of life. This book contains wisdom for addressing issues facing us today - relationships, authority, community, balance, work, simplicity, prayer, and spiritual and psychological development.

About the Author

Joan Chittister, a leading voice in contemporary spirituality for over twenty-five years, is past president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. She served for twelve years as Prioress of her community, the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Pennsylvania, who this year celebrate their 150th anniversary. Her many books include Illuminated Life, A Passion for Life, and There Is a Season.