Podcast appearances and mentions of Joan Chittister

Orsborn shares the concept of embracing old age as a transformative process. She emphasizes the importance of accepting reality, embracing mortality, and recognizing one's belovedness. She also touches on the evolutionary purpose of old age and the role of spiritual practices in navigating life's challenges, including illness and loss. Carol Orsborn, Ph.D. received her Masters of Theological Studies and Doctorate in History and Critical Theory of Religion from Vanderbilt University, with post-graduate work in Spiritual Counseling at the New Seminary in Manhattan. She specialized in adult development and ritual studies. She has served on the faculties of Pepperdine, Loyola Marymount, and Georgetown Universities. She is the author of Older, Wiser, Fiercer: The Wisdom Collection (self-published 2019), The Making of an Old Soul: Aging as the Fulfillment of Life's Promise (White River Press 2021)and Spiritual Aging: Weekly Reflections for Embracing Life (Park Street Press 2024).Interview Date: 1/10/2025 Tags: Carol Orsborn, Joan Chittister, fear, denial, God, grace, Tolstoy, Death of Ivan Illich, Ram Dass, hope, expectation, curiosity, Personal Transformation, Spirituality, Aging

Hello to you listening in Fremont, California!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.In college I was taught by lay faculty and Benedictine monks.  Today I follow Joan Chittister, an American Benedictine nun, theologian, author, and speaker who is known for being an outspoken advocate of justice, peace and equality focusing on the empowerment of women.In her book, The Monastic Heart - 50 Simple Practices for a Contemplative and Fulfilling Life, Chittister writes, “A spirituality of work is that process by which you finally come to know that your work is God's work, unfinished by God because God meant it to be finished by you.” I say my work is "to help women shape and share their story: Who am I? What's my Why or work? How do I do my work differently?"But the notion of “spirituality of work” puts a different spin on things. Is this my work? Is it meant to be finished by me?Story Prompt: What's your work and who will finish it? Write that story!You're always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by Quarter Moon Story Arts to:✓ Check out Services I Offer✓ For a complimentary conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today ✓ Stay current with Diane as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

Nancy James and Jonelle Crow share about aging as a source of blessing rather than just a burden. They reflect on their book club experience reading "The Gift of Years" by Joan Chittister and impart their personal explorations and wisdom around the realities of aging through their embodied experience.

 In this episode Abby and Amy talk about friendships, specifically reflecting on The Friendship of Women: The Hidden Tradition of the Bible by Joan Chittister, which Amy has been reading with a book study group. Friendship is essential to our humanity and has the power to make Jesus real to the people around us. 

The liturgical year is an adventure in bringing the Christian life to fullness, the heart to alert, the soul to focus. It does not concern itself with the questions of how to make a living. It concerns itself with the questions of how to make a life.  -Joan Chittister

Is diversity needed for Christian Community? When are differences a blessing and when do they cease to be? This season, I'm exploring the book "Called to Community," edited and compiled by Charles E. Moore. Throughout this year-long study, I will work through what it means to live intentionally with others. The book covers a wide range of topics, authors, and ideas, that exemplify the diversity of Christian communities. Please leave a positive review wherever you listen or share your favourite episode with a friend. If you have any comments or questions, email me at masonunrauphoto@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and you can view my other ventures below. ⁠⁠⁠http://www.masonunrau.com⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peopleandplace/message

Neil Douglas-Klotz—teacher, author, musician, and scholar of Middle Eastern tradition—joins Banyen in conversation on his new book, Revelations of the Aramaic Jesus: The Hidden Teachings on Life and Death. Neil Douglas-Klotz, PhD, is an internationally known scholar in the fields connecting religious studies (comparative Semitic hermeneutics) and psychology as well as a poet and musician. He is the author of Prayers of the Cosmos, Desert Wisdom, The Hidden Gospel, The Little Book of Sufi Stories, Kahlil Gibran's Little Book of Wisdom, and The Genesis Meditations, and coauthor of The Tent of Abraham with Sr. Joan Chittister and Rabbi Arthur Waskow. He is the past chair of the Mysticism Group of the American Academy of Religion and is active in various international colloquia and conferences dedicated to peace and spirituality.

Gesprek met Erik Galle vertaler van het door Joan Chittister geschreven werk "Het monastieke hart". Een uitgave van uitgeverij Halewijn in Antwerpen (https://halewijn.info/catalogus/het_monastieke_hart) i.s.m. uitgeverij Adveniat in Baarn.(https://adveniat.nl/product/het-monastieke-hart/) Van de site: Benedictines Joan Chittister wil met dit boek een spiritualiteit aanreiken die mensen in hun dagelijks leven kunnen integreren. Vanuit Benedictijnse invalshoek reikt ze 50 eenvoudige stappen aan om de monnik in onszelf te ontdekken en de weg naar binnen te gaan. Joan Chittister was twaalf jaar lang priorin van een abdij in Erie, Pensylvania in Amerika. Ze komt sterk op voor vrede en gerechtigheid en voor vrouwenrechten in de maatschappij en de Kerk. Tegelijk weet zij de diepte van monastieke waarden en gebed steeds weer te hertalen naar onze tijd. Zij staat aan het hoofd van Benetvision, een instituut waar onderzoek gebeurt naar hedendaagse spiritualiteit. Daarnaast stichtte zij ook de online gemeenschap ‘Monasteries of the Heart'.“In elk kloppend hart bevindt zich een stille onderstroom die ons uitnodigt naar een plaats te gaan die we nog niet kennen, te leven vanuit een diepe wijsheid en te worden wie we aanvoelen te moeten zijn.”

- JOAN CHITTISTER: "The Monastic Heart: 50 Simple Practices for a Contemplative and Fulfilling Life" - Oberlin College FORCED to Pay $36 MILLION to a Local Business it Slandered. What Lessons Can the CHURCH Learn from this Situation?" - GLENN DORSEY: "The Bulletproof Leader: Revealing, Realigning, and Restoring the Heart of a Leader" - "A Minnesota Church Hired a Youth Pastor Who Wound Up Abusing One of His Students. What are Some of the Warning Signs to Keep this from Happening at YOUR Church?"

We are pleased to welcome Joan Chittister, author of our summer reading book, The Monastic Heart, to St. James' to talk about this book and to reflect on her ministry in the world.

Neil Douglas-Klotz is an internationally known scholar in the fields connecting religious studies (comparative Semitic hermeneutics) and psychology as well as a poet and musician. He is the author of Prayers of the Cosmos, Desert Wisdom, The Hidden Gospel, and The Genesis Meditations as well as coauthor of The Tent of Abraham with Sr. Joan Chittister and Rabbi Arthur Waskow. He is the past chair of the Mysticism Group of the American Academy of Religion and is active in various international colloquia and conferences dedicated to peace and spirituality. Website: abwoon.org Amazon Author's Page, listing all of his books Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Transcript of this interview Interview recorded November 5, 2022 Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

Banyen Books & Sound speaks to activist, nun, and esteemed spiritual voice, Joan Chittister on her new book, The Monastic Heart: 50 Simple Practices for a Contemplative and Fulfilling Life. Joan Chittister is one of the most articulate and influential spiritual leaders of our time. The award-winning author of over 60 books, she is an international lecturer who has appeared with the Dalai Lama, on “Now with Bill Moyers”, and on “Super Soul Sunday” with Oprah Winfrey. A founding member of The Global Peace Initiative of Women, a partner organization of the UN, she works to develop a worldwide network of women peace builders. As co-chair of this group she has facilitated gatherings of spiritual leaders throughout the world in an effort to spread an interfaith commitment to peace building, equality, and justice for all peoples. She has received numerous awards for her activism and peace initiatives. A Benedictine Sister of Erie, Pennsylvania, she served as president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), and as prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie for 12 years. She received her doctorate from Penn State University in Speech Communications Theory, and in 1996 was an elected fellow at St. Edmund's College, Cambridge University.

We're excited to drop the first episode of Season Three of Holy Heretics with host Gary Alan Taylor! We are dedicating this year to marginalized voices who have either been muzzled by conventional Christianity or who have been pushed to the periphery of faith. People whose voices, bodies, race, gender, or sexuality make them dangerous to the status quo. In this introductory episode, we invite you to go on an adventure into the borderlands of faith, where we seek the real meaning of the spiritual quest, and where we dare to meet the God who stands in solidarity with the marginalized. Along the way, we will be lead by wise guides who know the way through the spiritual wilderness. Following Joseph Campbell's archetypal “Hero's Journey,” we'll wander ancient spiritual pathways toward our final destination with the Divine. What we find is that the God we serve lives on the margins, in the outlandish periphery where She has been banished for being too inclusive, too compassionate, too kind. If God became flesh as the least of these living on the edges of society, then in order to find God now, we need to move to the margins. In the end, we pause long enough in our quest to ask a few simple but profound questions. What is the end goal of spirituality? Why have humans for thousands of years sought union with the Divine, and what happens when we come face to face with God? What is “Theosis,” and is it possible to obtain intimate union with God in the here and now? Thanks for joining us on the quest to uncover the heart of faith! We are glad to offer you early access to Season Three! BioGary Alan Taylor is Co-Founder of The Sophia Society and host of Holy Heretics Podcast. He has an undergraduate degree from Milligan University and a Master of Arts in European History and Holocaust Studies from East Tennessee State University before pursuing doctoral work at the University of Tennessee. He served in non-profit organizations and higher educational institutions before starting The Sophia Society with his friend and co-worker Melanie Mudge. Gary Alan began deconstructing white evangelicalism after leaving Focus on the Family in 2010. An “evangelicals evangelical,” Gary Alan began leaving white evangelicalism during his time on staff at Milligan University when he was introduced to pacifism and nonviolence. He credits his time as an undergraduate at Milligan for helping to instill the joy of lifelong learning, and his favorite authors and mentors in the progressive Christian space include Marcus Borg, Joan Chittister, Matthew Fox, Derrick Jensen, Richard Rohr, and Thomas Merton. In 2014, he and his wife joined the Episcopal Church. Through the leading of his wife Jennifer, he is pursuing a more contemplative, mystical Christianity. Gary Alan isn't an expert, but rather a fellow traveler on the quest to uncover the heart of faith. He has taught more than 15 courses at the university level and along with his role in the deconstruction space, he works at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs as a Development Officer. Gary Alan is married to Jennifer, and they are raising their three children in Monument, Colorado. He loves to travel, and his favorite places to visit include London, Singapore, South Africa, Scotland, Prague, and Hong Kong. He continues to be inspired by novelist and poet Thomas Hardy, and enjoys British literature. Follow Gary Alan on Instagram @garyalantaylor48. Follow Holy Heretics @holyhereticspodcast on Instagram, and the web: www.sophiasociety.org. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review

Podcast: This week on the show we feature a pre-recorded conversation with Neil Douglas-Klotz about his latest book, Revelations of the Aramaic Jesus – The Hidden Teachings on Life and Death, published by Hampton Roads. Neil Douglas-Klotz, Ph.D. is a renowned writer in the fields of Middle Eastern spirituality and the translation and interpretation of the ancient Semitic languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Arabic. He was for many years co-chair of the Mysticism Group of the American Academy of Religion. He currently lives in Scotland. A frequent speaker and workshop leader, he is the author of several books. His books on the Aramaic spirituality of Jesus include Prayers of the Cosmos, The Hidden Gospel, Original Meditation: The Aramaic Jesus and the Spirituality of Creation, and Blessings of the Cosmos. His books on a comparative view of ‘native' Middle Eastern spirituality include Desert Wisdom: A Nomad's Guide to Life's Big Questions and The Tent of Abraham (with Rabbi Arthur Waskow and Sr. Joan Chittister). His books on Sufi spirituality include The Sufi Book of Life: 99 Pathways of the Heart for the Modern Dervish and A Little Book of Sufi Stories. His biographical collections of the works of his Sufi teachers include Sufi Vision and Initiation (Samuel L. Lewis) and Illuminating the Shadow (Moineddin Jablonski). He has also written a mystery novel set in the first century C.E. Holy Land entitled A Murder at Armageddon. He also recently edited five “Little Books” published by Hampton Roads, four devoted to a new selection of the work of Lebanese American writer, poet, and painter Kahlil Gibran, and one dedicated to Wild Wisdom, a collection of early ecological writers and mystics. More information about Neil Douglas-Klotz's work can be found at: The Abwoon Network website: abwoon.org, Dances of Universal Peace website: dancesofuniversalpeace.org, Neil Douglas-Klotz on Facebook: www.facebook.com, Neil Douglas-Klots on The Mystical Positivist: mysticalpositivist.blogspot.com.

Sacred Stories | I Thought You Might Need a Hug "The compass of God implanted in the seeker's heart stretches toward truth and signals the way to justice...These seekers hear the voice of God in the cry of the poor and oppressed, and they ‘immediately put aside their own concerns' and follow God's call in their actions." - Joan Chittister, OSB, The Monastery Of the Heart: An Invitation to a Meaningful Life I was walking down the hall when I saw a woman who worked in our unit that I'll call Norma, leaning on the wall outside the elevators, waiting for one to open. I stopped to chat. She said she was waiting for a woman she thought would be stepping off the elevator soon. Norma said the woman seemed upset when she got on the elevator, and Norma wanted to make sure she was OK. Just at that moment, the elevator doors opened and a woman stepped off. She was obviously upset; she had the face of a person who had been crying. As she passed, she looked down at the ground. Norma asked if she was OK. The woman did not look up, but quietly said, “Yes,” and kept walking. “I thought you might need a hug,” Norma gently responded. The woman, now 10 steps beyond us, turned and literally ran into Norma's arms. She began sobbing so hard that her body shook. Norma said nothing as she held the grief-stricken woman. I smiled at Norma and went on my way. I don't know how long they stood there together; the silence broken only by the woman's tears. This encounter touched my heart deeply. Observing this simple act of human touch filled me with a sense of peace. It is the perfect example of why CommonSpirit employees and patients know they've come to the right place. Submitted by Robin George Questions for Reflection When was the last time you listened deeply with your heart? How did you respond? What was the impact—for you and for others? Share this Story Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare by Mail Listen to more Sacred Stories The Gift of CitizenshipJuly 1, 2020/by adminOur Famous PatientJuly 1, 2020/by adminFulfilling a Last RequestAugust 1, 2020/by adminThe Power of Being PresentAugust 1, 2020/by adminA Celebrated FarewellSeptember 1, 2020/by adminGod's Perfect TimingSeptember 1, 2020/by adminGod's Presence in GriefSeptember 28, 2020/by adminCompassion in ActionSeptember 28, 2020/by adminEncourage One AnotherOctober 26, 2020/by adminThe Door is OpenOctober 26, 2020/by adminRestoring the SoulNovember 16, 2020/by adminSacred Stories, Sacred GroundNovember 16, 2020/by adminOur Christmas GiftNovember 30, 2020/by adminMessages Placed in My PathJanuary 8, 2021/by adminBeyond WordsFebruary 1, 2021/by adminCare In the Time of COVID-19March 1, 2021/by adminPrayer of Surrender at the End of LifeMarch 8, 2021/by adminWisdom from a ChildApril 5, 2021/by adminGod Has This in ControlMay 3, 2021/by adminReceiving Guests With Compassion and KindnessMay 21, 2021/by adminCommonSpirit Health's Ever-present ValuesAugust 23, 2021/by adminThe Gift of Time in the Giving GardenSeptember 3, 2021/by adminFair, with Occasional CloudsSeptember 28, 2021/by adminAlways a ReasonOctober 12, 2021/by adminIt Only Takes a SecondOctober 26, 2021/by adminA Thank You NoteNovember 9, 2021/by adminWith the Arms of ChristNovember 30, 2021/by adminLadybug's Christmas TreeDecember 6, 2021/by adminA New FriendDecember 8, 2021/by adminJesus Lit Up Our WorldDecember 14, 2021/by adminLike a Grain of WheatJanuary 5, 2022/by adminSanta Finally Comes to Our HouseJanuary 13, 2022/by adminWhenever it Snows, the Memory of Him Comes to MeJanuary 18, 2022/by adminMany Gifts, Same SpiritFebruary 1, 2022/by adminMy Poignant StoryFebruary 15, 2022/by adminLife and DeathMarch 1, 2022/by adminCan You Hear Me in the Noise?March 7, 2022/by adminBagpipesMarch 15, 2022/by adminTo Truly SeeMarch 29, 2022/by adminMassaging SoulsApril 12, 2022/by adminMargaret Was Not AloneApril 26, 2022/by adminThe “Push” for My CareerMay 3, 2022/by adminA Grandmother's KissMay 10,

Alistair shares from Luke 12:49-56. www.knec4jesus.org.uk “The pitfall of the religion of perfection is self-righteousness, that cancer of the soul that requires more of others than it demands of itself and so erodes its own fibre even more. It is an inner blindness that counts the sins of others but has no eye for itself. . . . (On the other hand) Real contemplatives receive the other with the open arms of God because they have come to know that for all their emptiness God has received them.” Joan Chittister, Illuminated Life: Monastic Wisdom for Seekers of Light (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2000)

"It's when we won't let go of a thing that we are defeated by it. 'Let me go…' says the Spirit of God. And Jacob answers, 'I will not let you go until you bless me.' And therein lies the secret of winning all the struggles of our lives. We must learn to let go of them so that we can come to the blessings hidden within them." - Joan Chittister 

Chloë Goodchild in conversation with writer, teacher & artist, Neil Douglas-Klotz, discussing compassion, his upbringing, Dances of Universal Peace, Aramaic, and much more.The VOCE Dialogues offer a simple, accessible in-depth ground for poets, authors, musicians, visual artists, and visionary teachers to share and disseminate their insights about the transformative practice of contemplative, creative and compassionate communication.Neil Douglas-Klotz, Ph.D. is a renowned writer, teacher and artist in the fields of Middle Eastern spirituality and the translation and interpretation of the ancient Semitic languages of Hebrew, Aramaic and Arabic. Living in Scotland, he was for many years the co-chair of the Mysticism Group of the American Academy of Religion.A frequent speaker and workshop leader, he is the author of several books. His books on the Aramaic spirituality of Jesus include Prayers of the Cosmos, The Hidden Gospel, Original Meditation: The Aramaic Jesus and the Spirituality of Creation, Blessings of the Cosmos and Revelations of the Aramaic Jesus (2022). His books on a comparative view of ‘native' Middle Eastern spirituality include Desert Wisdom: A Nomad's Guide to Life's Big Questions and The Tent of Abraham (with Rabbi Arthur Waskow and Sr. Joan Chittister). His books on Sufi spirituality include The Sufi Book of Life: 99 Pathways of the Heart for the Modern Dervish and A Little Book of Sufi Stories. He also edited four collections of the work of Middle Eastern mystic Kahlil Gibran. He has written a mystery novel set in the first century C.E. Holy Land entitled A Murder at Armageddon.The words Neil sings in Aramaic during the podcast are from the fifth Beatitude in the gospel of Matthew: Tubwayhun lamrahmane d'layhun nehwun rahme.For more information about  his work, see the website of the Abwoon Network or his Facebook page https://abwoon.org/https://www.facebook.com/AuthorNeilDouglasKlotzChloë Goodchild is an international singer, innovatory educator, author and founder of The Naked Voice (1990) and its UK Charitable Foundation (2004), dedicated to the realization of compassionate communication in all realms of human life. Deafness in childhood catalysed Chloë's deep encounter with her inner self, and began a lifetime's experiential research into the voice as a catalyst for personal evolution and global transformation.https://www.chloegoodchild.com/Support the show

A lawyer asks, ‘Who is my neighbor?' and Jesus responds with the parable of the good Samaritan. While talking about how to show love for our neighbors, Pastor Sal shares wisdom from Fred Rogers, Marcus Borg, Thomas Merton, and Joan Chittister.

Joan Chittister found her community as a teenager, seventy years ago, when she joined the Benedictine sisters in Pennsylvania. For decades she has devoted herself to renewing community in and beyond the Catholic church. Her fierce advocacy for women has put her at odds with some within the hierarchy, but as a spiritual writer she had brought the insights of her tradition to a wider world.

In this episode, we are exploring the forgotten key to happiness… savoring! In our modern world, there is both excess and inequity, a recipe that has distracted us from the art of noticing and appreciating the good things around us. We discuss the relationship between dopamine, pleasure, addiction, motivation, and in the midst of those, the superpower of savoring. Listen in for the powerful benefits of savoring and how it can unlock greater happiness in your life.   In This Episode:   [00:55] What does it mean to savor?  [06:27] Excess vs Deficiency and the Dopamine system [11:24] Aimee's ridiculous RV trip: Unmet expectations and missed savoring [15:23] Our complicated relationship with pleasure [17:08] The science behind savoring [22:15] Savoring vs Mindfulness: A quiet forest walk   Key Takeaways:   Savoring requires us to fully notice and enjoy something, to get real pleasure from it, to appreciate its goodness, and even play a role in enhancing that appreciation, making the experience even more fantastic. Dopamine and pleasure are also closely tied to motivation. As far as our bodies are concerned, the more pleasure (AKA the more dopamine), the better. And in this case, our nature can get us into trouble because in a sense, we are insatiable. There's solid evidence that savoring can be used to address things like anxiety and depression, reducing opioid misuse risk, and reduced suicide risk. This simple practice of savoring is a superpower. Find things to savor in your daily life. Choose one thing to enjoy and to enhance those good feelings. When that thing rolls around the next day or later, it can offer an automatic positive boost–without you doing a thing.   Resources & Links Mentioned:   Bryant, F. B. (2021). Current Progress and Future Directions for Theory and Research on Savoring. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.771698.    Parker-Pope, T. (January 3, 2022). Diets Make You Feel Bad. Try Training Your Brain Instead. The New York Times.   Wilson, K. A., & MacNamara, A. (2021). Savor the moment: Willful increase in positive emotion and the persistence of this effect across time. Psychophysiology, 58. doi: 10.1111/psyp.13754   Joan Chittister: http://sisterjoanchittister.net   www.joylab.coach

Additional Resources: Joan ChittisterScriptures (NIV): Numbers 6:24-26, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 12:2b, Lamentations 3:22-24  Notes & Reflections: A Moment to Reflect: 1. What struggle exists for me right now?2. What models or wisdoms exist to help me?3. Where is God in my situation? Guided Meditation: Being Like a Tree

Joan Chittister is a benedictine nun who currently serves as co-chair of the Global Peace Initiative of Women, a partner organization of the UN, facilitating a worldwide network of women peace builders. For 50 years she has passionately advocated on behalf of peace, human rights, women's issues, and church renewal. A much sought-after speaker, counselor and clear voice that bridges across all religions, she is also a best-selling author of more than 60 books, hundreds of articles, and an online column for the National Catholic Reporter. She has received numerous writing awards and honors for her work, and is a noted international lecturer as well as a former fellow at St. Edmund's College, Cambridge University, England. In 2019 Sister Joan was the featured guest of Oprah Winfrey on "Super Soul Sunday," about her book, The Time is Now. Her first interview with Oprah was in 2015. She has appeared on “Meet the Press” with Tim Russert, “60 Minutes,” “CBS News,” “NOW” with Bill Moyers and numerous BBC and NPR programs including “Weekend Edition Sunday” with Liane Hansen and “On Being” with Krista Tippett. Here, she shares wisdom from her book The Monastic Heart: 50 Simple Practices For a Contemplative and Fulfilling Life

Joan Chittister is a benedictine nun who currently serves as co-chair of the Global Peace Initiative of Women, a partner organization of the UN, facilitating a worldwide network of women peace builders. For 50 years she has passionately advocated on behalf of peace, human rights, women's issues, and church renewal. A much sought-after speaker, counselor and clear voice that bridges across all religions, she is also a best-selling author of more than 60 books, hundreds of articles, and an online column for the National Catholic Reporter. She has received numerous writing awards and honors for her work, and is a noted international lecturer as well as a former fellow at St. Edmund's College, Cambridge University, England. In 2019 Sister Joan was the featured guest of Oprah Winfrey on "Super Soul Sunday," about her book, The Time is Now. Her first interview with Oprah was in 2015. She has appeared on “Meet the Press” with Tim Russert, “60 Minutes,” “CBS News,” “NOW” with Bill Moyers and numerous BBC and NPR programs including “Weekend Edition Sunday” with Liane Hansen and “On Being” with Krista Tippett. Here, she shares wisdom from her book The Monastic Heart: 50 Simple Practices For a Contemplative and Fulfilling Life

In this episode of "Henri Nouwen: Now & Then," best-selling author and theologian Sister Joan Chittister reflects on the importance of nurturing a “monastic heart" and offers valuable insight and encouragement for these unprecedented and challenging times. * EPISODE PAGE: https://henrinouwen.org/now-then-joan-chittister/ * PURCHASE "The Monastic Heart" by Joan Chittister: Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3zwtiww Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/3zF3ezy * TO WATCH FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARY "Journey of the Heart: The Life of Henri Nouwen": www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U8M1gx5Rk4&t=1808s * LISTEN on iTUNES: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henr…?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 * LISTEN on SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/episode/4AfAnO1Mqu5Yal2Idix5ii * WATCH the PODCAST on YOUTUBE: youtu.be/1rEqHnkVxXc * TO SIGN-UP FOR FREE DAILY E-MEDITATIONS: henrinouwen.org/resources/daily-meditation/ * FOR HENRI NOUWEN SOCIETY CAREGIVING RESOURCES: henrinouwen.org/resources/caregiv…caregiving-books/ * MORE FREE RESOURCES: www.henrinouwen.org * READ HENRI NOUWEN: henrinouwen.org/read-nouwen/

Episode Show Notes Intro message, mission and introducing Dr. Lisa Rayburn, the perfect and amazing December Leader.  8:00 Is there a book you're currently reading? How did you come across it?  10:45 What is your earliest memory of reading? 12:41 What is your favorite genre, and does that tie in with your favorite author?  16:20 What are your reading habits, rituals that you do, and that you've carried with you overtime? 19:20 What books are on your nightstand, coffee table or bookshelf  21:05 What moves you in a work of literature?  25:15 What has been the book or books that have really inspired your path and your journey? (cont'd on 28:10) 30:50 What is your book-candy, guilty pleasure? 35:20 If you could have an author write about your life, who would it be and why? 36:50 What books are you looking to read in 2022 (This year.. AH)? 39:10 Why do you read? 41:10 If you could gift someone a book, what would it be, who would it be to and why? 43:30 What book would you urge or encourage humanity to read right now?  Books Mentioned in Episode Circe by Madeline Miller  Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller  Le Morte d'Arthur (The story of King Arthur, Knights of the Roundtable, Holy Grail) Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak Siddhartha by Herman Hesse  The Great Work by Thomas Berry  The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius  The Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandella  The Time is Now by Joan Chittister   Broken Open by Elizabeth Lesser  The Spirituality of Imperfection by Ernest Kurtz Author: John Grisham  Author: Dan Brown  The Universe (coffee table book) Connect with Lisa on Instagram at @detentefoundation or @lisarayburn Head to https://detentefoundation.org/ to learn more about her work. If you'd like to connect with Lisa further, please email Taylor Arbuckle at taylor@detentefoundation.org

Scriptures (NIV): Isaiah 54:10, John 14:27, Romans 5Additional Resources: In Search of Belief by Joan ChittisterReflection:- What image(s) of God have I been living with?- What struggle is coming to mind for me?- In light of Jesus' words that he is offering us peace, take a moment to receive Jesus as the Prince of Peace over your struggle.Taking in the final words of what we heard from Joan Chittister. She says:If my God is life and hope, I will live my life in fullness overflowing forever.- Allow those words to speak to you. What do you notice as you sit with those words?

Author and Benedictine sister Joan Chittister catalogs how some of the most common images of God influence our behavior and reminds us that we can choose more helpful and loving images. In the long light of human history, then, it is not belief in God that sets us apart. It is the kind of God in which we choose to believe that in the end makes all the difference. Some believe in a God of wrath and become wrathful with others as a result. Some believe in a God who is indifferent to the world and, when they find themselves alone, as all of us do at some time or another, shrivel up and die inside from the indifference they feel in the world around them. Some believe in a God who makes traffic lights turn green and so become the children of magical coincidence . . . . Some believe in a God of laws and crumble in spirit and psyche when they themselves break them or else become even more stern in demanding from others standards they themselves cannot keep. They conceive of God as the manipulator of the universe, rather than its blessing-Maker. . . . I have known all of those Gods in my own life. They have all failed me. I have feared God and been judgmental of others. I have used God to get me through life and, as a result, failed to take steps to change life myself. I have been blind to the God within me and so, thinking of God as far away, have failed to make God present to others. I have allowed God to be mediated to me through images of God foreign to the very idea of God: God the puppeteer, God the potentate, God the persecutor make a mockery of the very definition of God. I have come to the conclusion, after a lifetime of looking for God, that such a divinity is a graven image of ourselves, that such a deity is not a god big enough to believe in. Indeed, it is the God in whom we choose to believe that determines the rest of life for us. In our conception of the nature of God lies the kernel of the spiritual life. Made in the image of God, we grow in the image of the God we make for ourselves. . . .

Sister Joan Chittister is a member of the Benedictine Sisters, played a huge hand in developing the Charter of Compassion, was president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious., director of Benetvision, founder of Monasteries of the Heart, passionately advocated on behalf of peace, human rights, women's issues, and church renewal, written over 60 books, and has a bird named Lady Hildegard. The focus of our conversation today is Joan's book, The Monastic Heart: 50 Simple Practices for a Contemplative and Fulfilling Life. Check out the show notes at contemplify.com

Welcome Sister Joan Chittister to the Unhurried Living Podcast where we are talking about her latest book, "The Monastic Heart" where she offers simple, practical, deep wisdom. You know when someone has lived truth well when they can make things so very easily understandable. Sr. Joan Chittister is an internationally known author and lecturer, and the executive director of Benetvision, a resource and research center for contemporary spirituality. She is past president of the Conference of American Benedictine Prioresses and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. Her books include:The Gift of Years The Breath of the SoulCalled to Question Following the Path She is also a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Pennsylvania.

S6 E73: In this episode, meet pastor and cultural thought leader Erwin Raphael McManus, nun and activist Joan Chittister, and celebrated Christian writer Philip Yancey. Hear how Erwin Raphael McManus' lifelong study of Jesus as well as the concept of “genius” inspired him to write his book, how Sister Joan Chittister wanted to rouse a dialogue and sense of contemplation in her readers and listeners with her work; and how Philip Yancey hopes his story is for everyone, wherever they may be on the religious spectrum. The Genius of Jesus by Erwin Raphael McManus: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/623589/the-genius-of-jesus/ The Monastic Heart by Joan Chittister: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/672009/the-monastic-heart/ Where the Light Fell by Philip Yancey: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/665644/where-the-light-fell/

Joan Chittister is one of the most influential religious and social leaders of our time. For 50 years she has passionately advocated on behalf of peace, human rights, women's issues, and church renewal. A much sought-after speaker, counselor and clear voice that bridges across all religions, she is also a best-selling author of more than 60 books. This interview was focused on her newest title "The Monastic Heart." This book is all about bringing life and contemplation of the monestary to the everyday life of people. As I have personally been reading through this book and finding new challenges from my own spiritual walk and practiceFind Sister Joan's New Book through the link below:The Monastic Heart

One of the marks of monastic communities is that they establish a rhythm of life that calls attention to the holy.  Sister Joan Chittister, who is herself part of a Benedictine monastic community, has translated a number of these practices into everyday life for us. You may have heard of Sister Joan–she's a well-known activist … Continue reading "Simple life rhythms for balance and peace with Joan Chittister"

Joan Chittister, OSB, is an internationally known writer and lecturer and the executive director of Benetvision, a resource and research center for contemporary spirituality in Erie, Pennsylvania. A Benedictine Sister of Erie, Pennsylvania, she served as president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and of the Conference of American Benedictine Prioresses, and was prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie for twelve years. Sister Joan received her doctorate from Pennsylvania State University in speech communications theory. She has authored sixty books and received numerous awards for her work on behalf of peace, justice, and women in church and in society.Her latest book, The Monastic Heart, was released September 21, 2021. This book carries the weight and wisdom of the monastic spiritual tradition into the twenty-first century. Sister Joan leans into Saint Benedict, who, as a young man in the sixth century, sought moral integrity in the face of an empire not by conquering or overpowering the empire but by simply living an ordinary life extraordinarily well. This same monastic mindset can help us grow in wisdom, equanimity, and strength of soul as we seek restoration and renewal both at home and in the world. At a time when people around the world are bearing witness to human frailty—and, simultaneously, the endurance of the human spirit—The Monastic Heart invites readers of all walks to welcome this end of certainty and embrace a new beginning of our faith. Without stepping foot in a monastery, we can become, like those before us, a deeper, freer self, a richer soul—and, as a result, a true monastic, so “that in all things God may be glorified.”

Joan Chittister is one of the most influential religious and social leaders of our time. For 50 years she has passionately advocated on behalf of peace, human rights, women's issues, and church renewal. A much sought-after speaker, counselor and clear voice that bridges across all religions, she is also a best-selling author of more than 60 books, hundreds of articles, and an online column for the National Catholic Reporter. She has received numerous writing awards and honors for her work, and is a noted international lecturer as well as a former fellow at St. Edmund's College, Cambridge University, England.

Today's meditation comes from The Book Of Proverbs in The Old Testament and from the writings of Joan Chittister, with music by Stefano Vita.

Wisdom At the Intersection A sermon preached by Rev. Ginger E. Gaines-Cirelli for Foundry UMC August 15, 2021, the twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. Text:  1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14 The story we read in 1 Kings this morning always conjures for me a Genie in a Bottle:  “Ask what I should give you,” God says to Solomon. Sounds pretty awesome…or tempting. We all know stories where the punchline is: “be careful what you wish for.” If God came to you today with this offer, what would you ask for?  No doubt there would be a variety of answers. A quick internet search to see what people would ask of a Genie who offered three wishes turned up everything from curing illnesses, feeding people, the ability to fly(?), well-being of loved ones, and of course riches, material possessions, good looks, and a perfect romance.  Even a very cursory search on this topic is pretty fascinating.  What would you ask for? Solomon asks for wisdom.  God is pleased with this request.  But why? What is wisdom? And why does it matter to God?  Should it matter to us? Let's begin with what wisdom is NOT.   Wisdom is not piles of facts and data. In this information age, a steady stream of input is bombarding us (and, increasingly that input is peppered with all sorts of made up stuff). Like water from a firehose, information overwhelms us and numbs us. But with all this information at our fingertips are we any wiser? Are we any closer to God or to God's design or intentions for life? We may understand how things work; we may be able to describe the pieces, the causes and effects of measurable data. But this is not wisdom. My sense is that there are some people in the world who know a lot of things, who are brilliant with observing and manipulating data and ideas, but who do not possess what anyone would call wisdom.  Also, wisdom is NOT something that you just “get” if you live long enough, something we automatically receive while passively meandering along the paths of life.  It's not like a good wine that simply becomes better as it ages. Wisdom must be cultivated—more like the work of the vineyard—in order for it to grow. In other words, wisdom is not guaranteed for adults and it is not beyond the reach of the young. As sister Joan Chittister puts it, “Wisdom is not a passive virtue—wisdom is not just something we soak up if we live long enough not to be able to avoid it. We have to work at getting wisdom or we will live a very shallow life.” Chittister says that wisdom is available for everyone who pays attention to their lives and to God. This paying attention is, it seems, at the heart of how we “work at getting wisdom.” The story is told that soon after the death of the greatest rabbi in the region, a traveler said to one of his disciples, “Your rabbi was renowned for his wisdom.  What did he give greatest attention to in life?”  The disciple thought a minute and said, “To whatever he happened to be doing at the moment.”   So wisdom is NOT information and data or something we can expect to mature without any effort on our part. But what is it?  The concept of “wisdom” is translated a number of different ways in different versions of the Bible:  an understanding mind (NRSV), a discerning mind  (CEB), an understanding heart (KJV), a heart with skill to listen (NEB), a hearing heart (ASV), a God-listening heart (MSG).  Translators seem to labor to find a way to capture a union of head (mind), heart (soul/spirit/emotion), and will (discerning, understanding, listening, etc.). So at least one aspect of wisdom is being an integrated person (head, heart, and will) who, as a result, can be fully present in each moment. Maybe that is why some children seem so very wise—for they tend to live in the moment, to see and look around at the world with awe and wonder. And many children haven't been “dis-integrated” yet…  This aspect of wisdom is cultivated through doing our own personal work, it requires doing whatever it takes to know enough about yourself, through loving and careful observation, to be conscious of yourself—to perceive and understand what you are feeling and thinking (and why!)—so that you can observe the present moment with clarity…and then to act or respond based on your observation. This is the wisdom required to not get “triggered” or “hooked” by things that can take you out of your center, out of your mind, out of your heart—things that can carry you off into irrational and reptilian and damaging behaviors or feelings or thoughts.  And, to be frank, this is increasingly difficult and important. We are currently in a crisis of civilization in which every single thing seems more fragile than ever—our planet earth, any semblance of peace, right relationships of care and justice and trust and solidarity—everything is teetering on the edge of or already well down the slippery slope. In the midst of the complicated mess we humans have made through foolishness, shortsightedness, greed, and fear, a mess that has and will continue to have painful consequences for all life, I believe that God is yet at work. All day long. But can we perceive it? So many of the great spiritual traditions of the world agree that the practice of a healthy self-awareness (not neurotic self-obsession!) and attention to the present moment is at the heart of growing in peace, love, and wisdom. The integrated, conscious person is able to look at self, others, and the world with love and compassion, with patience, with a capacity to perceive God's presence and power and grace—even in the midst of conflict or danger or discomfort or pain—or the complete mess we've made of things. This doesn't mean that a wise person doesn't feel fear or pain. It means that the wise person can modulate their response toward self and other that does not add harm. Sr. Chittister says this: “Wisdom is life peeled and cored, it is attention and consciousness lived to the hilt…Wisdom calls us, the Scripture says, to know ourselves, to squeeze out of every moment of life whatever lesson it holds for us, whatever responses it demands at that time.” This is what we are being asked to do all the time. But in moments of struggle and confusion—like right now—a focus on this kind of consciousness is particularly important in order to keep any kind of solid ground under our feet or to hold on to any semblance of healthy perspective. Wisdom understood as Chittister describes it pulls us out of the shallows and into deeper places where simple categories don't always work and decisions aren't necessarily checking this box or that one. Wisdom allows us to perceive the complicated, intricate, confusing, beautiful intersections of the people and world all around us and to learn what they have to teach us. So to be wise is to be integrated and conscious—of self, others, and what's happening in the present moment. But there is another piece to wisdom. Discernment and action. The wise person doesn't simply do no harm, but also seeks to do good. Solomon asked for a shomea lev, an understanding/hearing heart so that he might discern between good and evil and provide wise leadership for the people in his care. And, Lord knows, that is what we need more of at every level right now. A wise leader will be self-aware, digest all the relevant facts and data, will listen to a variety perspectives, will weigh the potential outcomes for the common good, and will make the best decision she can. None of us are inheriting a throne at a young age like Solomon, but every one of us is confronted on a regular basis with tasks, decisions, and responsibilities that will impact others' lives and our own.  I found it interesting that the Hebrew words for “good” and “evil” are not defined as philosophical concepts but rather point to concrete outcomes of welfare or harm. What is “good” is that which benefits others and “evil” is that which causes injury or calamity. Wisdom is not value neutral. Wisdom—in our spiritual tradition—is ordered to what is good. Wisdom seeks to discern and act with the intention of doing less harm, of serving the common good.  Solomon starts off with a beautiful humility and a beautiful request of God. The way the story is told is that God responds with extraordinary generosity and fringe benefits.  If God came to you today, in the midst of all that you are experiencing in your life and all we are experiencing in the world, and said to you, “Ask what I should give you,” what would you ask for?  Perhaps we can all learn from Solomon and ask for wisdom—not because we think we'll get fringe benefits or because things will immediately get easy, but because wisdom is what we need to know what else we need! Wisdom is what we need to navigate this fraught, roiling, dangerous stretch of history without losing heart, mind, or soul. Wisdom is what we need to stay connected with God. Without true wisdom, our desires can carry us off into all sorts of confusion and worry and heartache. Without wisdom, we will struggle to discern between good and evil or to choose in ways that benefit ourselves, others, or the common good. Without wisdom, we cannot see what is right in front of us, we cannot discern what is most real and true, we do not know ourselves and therefore cannot truly share ourselves with others, and we miss the beauty and wonder of God's presence and grace that is always dancing in and through the present moment.  Wisdom and the grace to actively cultivate wisdom in our lives—may this be our humble desire.  May this be our prayer. For God's sake and the sake of all that is… https://foundryumc.org/

It's summertime, which means that many of us might be traveling, or just have a little bit of free time on our hands. Here at Ministry Monday we are pulling out a book that made a big impact on us: “Dear Joan Chittister”. “Dear Joan Chittister” is a collection of letters to its namesake, Joan Chittister, a Benedictine sister in Erie, Pennsylvania. Joan Chittister is known for her advocacy on women's rights, peace, human rights and the renewal of the Church. We spoke to Jessie Bazan, the editor of “Dear Joan Chittister”, in November of 2019 about the book. It was a short but sweet episode, and we think it's a perfect interview to replay. And if you haven't added it to your short stack of summer reading, we highly recommend it!

Gerri is no joke! Amy welcomes back her daughter Ava and for the first time, her mother Gerri. Amy shares a quote from Joan Chittister about how navigating big decisions is rarely clear; however negotiating them with an open mind promises a life well-lived. Amy learned about opening the doors of possibility from her mother. Their intergenerational conversation will make you laugh and might even inspire you to carry a clear plastic sleeve. The banter is Eternally Amy.

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If you regularly listen to this podcast, you have heard the advertisements for our SDI Renaissance virtual conference. We hosted this virtual gathering a couple of weeks ago now, and we as a staff are still processing, debriefing, discerning. We do know that overall, we feel like it was really successful – we’ve heard from a lot of participants that they were really glad for the time together, surprised that it could work virtually – and I will say for myself, even though we were on our devices and meeting over zoom, that it FELT like a conference. This is my third SDI conference, having been in St Louis in 2018, and Bellevue in 2019 – and this one had the same energy, and the same tiredness frankly! But it was a really rich time, with a broad diverse representation of the public square of spiritual direction and spiritual companionship. I wanted to offer you a few highlights from our time together, and also inform you that we are offering for sale the recordings of our conference keynote presentations and all our workshops -which is over 90 hours of video content on spiritual direction – via our website, sdicompanions.org. But here we’re offering a couple of minutes from each keynote presentation as something of a recap.   If you missed SDI Renaissance, it's not too late - we are offering for sale recordings of all our keynote presentations and our 40 workshops - over 90 hours of video content on spiritual direction and spiritual companionship - available from our website, sdicompanions.org. Recordings are only accessible until July 25, 2021, so act soon! --- SDI Encounters is supported by: EXPERIENCE AN INTERFAITH LEARNING CENTER, A SACRED COMMUNITY, AND A SPIRITUAL HOME AT ONE SPIRIT, TO BE OF SERVICE IN TODAY’S RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD. EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES IN SEMINARY, AND INTERSPIRITUAL COMPANIONING AND COUNSELING CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS, AND EXPERIENTIAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. VISIT 1SPIRIT.ORG/ENCOUNTER TO DISCOVER WHAT’S POSSIBLE.  

Scriptures: Daniel 6Additional Resources: Wisdom Distilled by Joan Chittister, The Benedictine Rule of LifeNotes & Reflections: Three things to note:- Daniel engages a consistent prayer practice.- Daniel's prayer life enhances his communal experience.- Daniel's relationship with God demonstrates that God is God.To Live by the Bells- First, become aware of the bells you already live by.- Insist on daily time with The Divine.- Create a Rule of Life for yourself.- Review your Rule of Life at least twice a year.

CREDITS All songs and texts used with permission Opening Prayer written by Christine Valters Paintner Opening Song: Blessing to the World by Karen Drucker First Reading from Joan Chittister, Wisdom Distilled in the Daily. HarperSanFrancisco (1990). Sung Psalm Opening and Doxology by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Interpretation of Psalm 40 by Rev. Christine Robinson Second Reading from Matthew 20:1–16 (NRSV) Prayers of Concern written by Polly Burns Sung Response by Betsey Beckman Closing Song: Prayer of St. Francis by Simon de Voil Closing Blessing: written by Christine Valters Paintner Please note: All of the Opening and Closing Songs are published on CDs in the Abbey of the Arts collection. In addition, these songs have accompanying gesture prayers and/or dances created by Betsey Beckman that can be found on the corresponding DVD (each album has a DVD companion). The Psalm Opening, Doxology, and the Response to the Prayers of Concern also have accompanying congregational gestures. The audio and video recordings of these are available at AbbeyoftheArts.com.

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After 40 years in education, all of a sudden Cindy Mann felt alone. She shares, “It is by stopping to breathe, that I am now on freedom's road to great beauty, joy and gratefulness. All it took was to allow my spirit the time and space to seek freedom and peace.” You can read more of her story at https://lovinglivesde.com/ Cindy shares, “I hope you take me up on the adventure of mindfulness and meditation. Life is full of miracles, but we must take time to experience them." In her book, The Gift of Years – Growing Older Gracefully, Joan Chittister states, “It is fear of getting older that plagues us. Instead of seeing a long life as a gateway to the flowering of the spirit, the growing of the soul, we are far more likely in a culture geared toward movement and dexterity, physical beauty and public achievement, to see it as the coming of a wasteland.”  Click the link below to buy the book - “The Gift of Years - Growing Older Gracefully” https://www.educationalimpactacademy.com/resources  

The wonderful spiritual writer Joan Chittister advises, "It’s when we won’t let go of a thing that we are defeated by it. "Let me go . . . ,' says the Spirit of God. And Jacob answers, 'I will not let you go until you bless me.' And therein lies the secret of winning all the struggles of our lives. We must learn to let go of them so that we can come to the blessings hidden within them."

In this episode, we talk about the intentionality behind the rule of life. We focus on the work behind the rule - what are our core values? Resources: Rule of Life workbookSpirituality for Everyday Living by Brian C TaylorThe Rule of St. Benedict by Joan Chittister

I cannot say I’m a “good” Christian. Instead, I’m a “wild” one. I seek spiritual truth in all religious and spiritual disciplines and how they heal the body, mind and spirit. But in the continual process of healing, I know I have a purpose in healing the world. So do you. Your purpose might differ from mine because your gifts are different from mine. Joan Chittister asks us, “What will you do here and now, in this world, in our time?”

Kate McElwee, executive director of the Women's Ordination Conference, puts the controversy over the title of Pope Francis' new encyclical Fratelli tutti, or Brothers all, into the wider context of the debate on women's ordination. Even in Italy, where “fratelli” can arguably be taken to mean both brothers and sisters, women are feeling upset and excluded by the title of the Pope's new encyclical, Fratelli tutti. A coaliton of Catholic women's groups from around the world have put together an open letter to the Pope asking him to include “sorelle”, or sisters, in the title. In this podcast, Kate McElwee, executive director of the Women's Ordination Conference, where she has worked since 2011, explains why it matters so much. And she puts this latest misstep by Pope Francis into the context of the wider debate over women's ordination, and the ongoing attempts by Rome to suppress its advocates. Kate, pictured on The Tablet website, moderating a conversation with Joan Chittister and Teresa Foracdes, attended Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts earning her BA in religion and later attended SOAS in London, earning an masters in international human rights law. Kate serves on the leadership circle of Women's Ordination Worldwide and the parish council of Caravita Catholic Community in Rome, where she and her husband have lived since 2014. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-tablet/message

In between weeks when the DNC and the RNC will showcase two divergent portraits of Christianity in America, our guest is filmmaker Martin Doblmeier. The founder and CEO of Journey Films, Martin's latest documentary is Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story. We talk to Martin about Day, the blues, Cornell West, and what its like making a film with President Jed Bartlett. How to describe Dorothy Day? Grandmother, anarchist, prophet, journalist, pacifist, saint? The FBI once considered her a threat to national security. Now the Catholic Church is considering her for sainthood.REVOLUTION OF THE HEART: The Dorothy Day Story profiles one of the most extraordinary and courageous women in American history. She was co-founder (along with Peter Maurin) of the Catholic Worker Movement that began as a newspaper to expose rampant injustices during the Great Depression. It soon expanded to become a network of houses of hospitality to welcome the poor and destitute.Over the years, Dorothy Day developed her understanding of how to follow the Biblical challenge to be “peacemakers” by resisting all forms of military intervention. She protested America’s involvement in World War II and was severely criticized. Day was arrested multiple times for protesting America’s nuclear buildup and she led nationwide resistance against the war in Vietnam.Now nearly a century after they began, the number of Catholic Worker houses continues to grow and the newspaper is still speaking truth to power.REVOLUTION OF THE HEART includes rare archival photographs and film footage plus interviews with actor/activist Martin Sheen, public theologian Cornel West, popular author Joan Chittister, Jim Wallis of Sojourners and many others.

In between weeks when the DNC and the RNC will showcase two divergent portraits of Christianity in America, our guest is filmmaker Martin Doblmeier. The founder and CEO of Journey Films, Martin's latest documentary is Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story. We talk to Martin about Day, the blues, Cornell West, and what its like making a film with President Jed Bartlett. How to describe Dorothy Day? Grandmother, anarchist, prophet, journalist, pacifist, saint? The FBI once considered her a threat to national security. Now the Catholic Church is considering her for sainthood.REVOLUTION OF THE HEART: The Dorothy Day Story profiles one of the most extraordinary and courageous women in American history. She was co-founder (along with Peter Maurin) of the Catholic Worker Movement that began as a newspaper to expose rampant injustices during the Great Depression. It soon expanded to become a network of houses of hospitality to welcome the poor and destitute.Over the years, Dorothy Day developed her understanding of how to follow the Biblical challenge to be “peacemakers” by resisting all forms of military intervention. She protested America’s involvement in World War II and was severely criticized. Day was arrested multiple times for protesting America’s nuclear buildup and she led nationwide resistance against the war in Vietnam.Now nearly a century after they began, the number of Catholic Worker houses continues to grow and the newspaper is still speaking truth to power.REVOLUTION OF THE HEART includes rare archival photographs and film footage plus interviews with actor/activist Martin Sheen, public theologian Cornel West, popular author Joan Chittister, Jim Wallis of Sojourners and many others.

Michelle and guest host, Meggie Lee Calvin, discuss A Man Called Ove: A Novel by Fredrik Backman. Their conversation covers death, grief, joy, and more. From the back cover: "Meet Ove. He’s a curmudgeon—the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him “the bitter neighbor from hell.” But must Ove be bitter just because he doesn’t walk around with a smile plastered to his face all the time? Behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove’s mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. All of which will change one cranky old man and a local residents’ association to their very foundations. Fredrik Backman’s novel about the angry old man next door is a thoughtful exploration of the profound impact one life has on countless others. “If there was an award for ‘Most Charming Book of the Year,’ this first novel by a Swedish blogger-turned-overnight-sensation would win hands down” (Booklist, starred review)." About Meggie: "Meggie Lee Calvin (Meg) is an Amazon Bestselling Author, Wife, Mom, Speaker, Podcaster, and Coach who helps her fellow Spiritually-Attuned Go-Getters find confidence and certainty in who they were meant to be. After serving as a Minister to Children and Families at a mainline protestant church for over a decade, she now serves as Director of Engagement for the Institute for Discipleship. Her days include such fun as recruiting participants and instructors for BeADisciple.com, producing and co-hosting the Listening Chair Podcast, coaching content creators in the creation and marketing of their content, and writing and speaking over grit and grace to her fellow spiritually-attuned go-getters and recovering holy-rollers. Her second book, I Am My Own Sanctuary, reads like Seth Myers and the Benedictine nun, Joan Chittister conceived a book-baby. This, “Full-steam comedic rant”, as Dr. David Dault of the NPR Show, Things Not Seen called it, was written for other “recovering holy-rollers” and encourages them to own the power of the Divine within to take back the power from others in their lives. Meg has been featured on NPR, and has served as a workshop presenter at both state-wide and national conferences."

Sister Joan Chittister is an American theologian, Benedictine nun, and the author of more than 50 books. For over 40 years, she has passionately advocated on behalf of peace, human rights, women's issues, and church renewal. This week's podcast shares with you an excerpt from Sister Joan's audio program, Catching Fire: Being Transformed, Becoming Transforming, a seven-hour conversation with Tami Simon intended to spark the fire of the divine within each one of us.

In this episode, special guest Meg Lee Calvin joins me as she shares her own personal story of building her own internal sanctuary. In this episode, you'll discover: Meg's Story Life after people-pleasing Being strong and courageous in who God called you to be Learning who you are through personality test Why knowledge is so important to the Christian faith About Meggie (Meg) Lee Calvin: Meggie Lee Calvin (Meg) is an Amazon Bestselling Author, Wife, Mom, Speaker, Podcaster, and Coach who helps her fellow Spiritually-Attuned Go-Getters find confidence and certainty in who they were meant to be. After serving as a Minister to Children and Families at a mainline protestant church for over a decade, she now serves as Director of Engagement for the Institute for Discipleship. Her days include such fun as recruiting participants and instructors for BeADisciple.com, producing and co-hosting the Listening Chair Podcast , and writing and speaking over grit and grace to her fellow spiritually-attuned go-getters. The Bluebonnet Child: Finding Grace in Poor Soil with Wipf & Stock is her first book. It seeks to equip us to offer hope to kids whose homes seem hopeless. Her second book, I Am My Own Sanctuary , with Quoir Publishing reads like Seth Myers and the Benedictine nun, Joan Chittister had a book baby. This satirical, yet holy tale was written for other “recovering holy-rollers” and will disrupt any thought patterns around ambition or self-love being the opposite of godly and good. She has a BA in Religion and Philosophy from Southwestern College of Kansas and an MA in Children’s and Family Ministry from Bethel Seminary of Minnesota. Meg earned her Certification in Mindfulness at Wichita State University under Cyndie Koopsen and Caroline Young, authors of Spirituality, Health, and Healing and Integrative Health. She is a member of the 2019-2020 cohort of the Foundations of Christian Leadership program of Duke Divinity School. Meg is obsessed with Saturday Night Live and loves to hunt for antiques, learn Spanish and line dance. She and her husband spend most of their free-time by the chimenea with some classic rock music, or playing board games with their daughter. More Information on how to find Meg: Website - http://www.megcalvin.com/ Book - I am My Own Sanctuary - Get a FREE chapter HERE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meggie_lee_calvin/ Thanks for Tuning In! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends! Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our "Being Eve! And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get. Please leave a review right now https://podcasts.apple.com/kw/podcast/being-eve-loving-living-thriving-without-losing-authentic/id1459390971 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casey-alexis/message

Today on the podcast we speak to the women who minister in today’s church. We, as women, lead some of the most critical aspects of church life….although we do not lead in some of the highest forms of responsibility and influence. This is not an episode that will debate whether this is right or wrong, but it is a challenge that women face in ministry, among other things.Enter…Sister Joan Chittister.Sister Joan Chittister is a Benedictine nun from the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Pennsylvania. Sister Joan is an international lecturer on behalf of peace, human rights, women’s issues, justice, and contemporary culture.I find no better way to introduce Sister Joan than by our guest today, Jessie Bazan. Here are the words from the introduction of her book, “Dear Joan Chittister”:“Halfway through the inaugural Joan Chittister Institute for Contemporary Spirituality (JCICS), ten millennial Catholic women crammed onto a raised platform for a panel discussion on hopes, struggles, and the future of the church. We traveled from across the country—and even Australia—to learn from Joan Chittister and connect with other women asking similar life questions. The two weeks we spent with the Benedictine Sisters of Erie ignited our hearts—and the publication of this book.On the first day of the Institute, Joan mandated us to “speak our truths.” As we grappled with our truths and found the courage to speak them to ourselves and then to each other, we began to dream of offering them to you. This book, Dear Joan Chittister, is a collection of our truths.”(Chittister, Joan. Dear Joan Chittister: Conversations with Women in the Church. Twenty-Third Publications.)Today we talk to Jessie about “Dear Joan Chittister” and what we, as women in the church, can take as hope and inspiration from a lady like Joan.

Podcast: This week on The Mystical Positivist, we present a conversation pre-recorded on October 13th, 2019 with Neil Douglas-Klotz, Ph.D. Neil Douglas-Klotz is a world-renowned scholar in religious studies, spirituality, and psychology. Living in Fife, Scotland, he directs the Edinburgh Institute for Advanced Learning and for many years was co-chair of the Mysticism Group of the American Academy of Religion. He is also co-founder of the International Network of the Dances of Universal Peace. A frequent speaker and workshop leader, he is the author of several books, including Prayers of the Cosmos (1990), The Hidden Gospel (1999), The Genesis Meditations (2003), The Sufi Book of Life (2005), Blessings of the Cosmos (2006), The Tent of Abraham (2006) (with Rabbi Arthur Waskow and Sr. Joan Chittister) and Desert Wisdom (1995, revised 2010). He has also produced three audio series of teachings on the Aramaic approach to Jesus, published by Sounds True. Known also for his citizen diplomacy work, Neil led several group trips to Russia and the Middle East and in 2004 and cofounded the Edinburgh International Festival of Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace. In 2005 he was awarded the Kessler-Keener Foundation Peacemaker of the Year award for his work in Middle Eastern peacemaking. Under his Sufi name, Saadi Shakur Chishti, Neil also offers spiritual retreats combining his work with Native Middle Eastern spirituality with the lineage of Chishti Sufism. He was a long-time student of the Murshid Moineddin Jablonski (d. 2001), the spiritual successor of Sufi Ahmed Murad Chishti (1996-1971). Saadi was recognized as a teacher in the Sufi path in 1981 and a senior teacher, or murshid, in 1993 in the Chishti Sufi lineage. More information about Neil Douglas-Klotz's work can be found at: The Abwoon Network website: abwoon.org, Edinburgh Institute for Advanced Learning website: eial.org, Dances of Universal Peace website: dancesofuniversalpeace.org, Edinburgh International Festival of Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace website: www.eicsp.org, European Ruhaniat website: www.ruhaniateurope.org.

Show Notes We are continuing the conversation on Benedictine Spirituality with Sister Mary Colleen in an emotional and deep conversation on discernment and the four movements of rhythm; work, study, prayer, and leisure. As you listen, ask these questions: what is speaking to you, and what stirs in you as you listen? Share your answers at podcast@pottersinn.com, we would love to hear from you as you take the steps toward a life of rhythm. About Sister Mary Colleen Years ago, Mary Colleen’s grandmother suffered a stroke. She would visit her in the hospital to help feed her. The other nurses would tell her, “You know, you have a knack for this.” After having surgery on her own knee, a priest asked her, “Why don’t you think about nursing?” So, she became a nurse and worked in the field for 33 years. As her spirituality grew, her nursing took on a new focus – seeing God in others. Mary Colleen finds a wonderful melding of service and spirituality. “I have such love for these sisters. I give and serve them through the compassion and wholeness of Christ for the common good of this community – which is mine. Community is living what you do for Christ. Keep seeking God, learning about self, surrendering always.  Is it easy? No. Is it what I want? Yes.” Learn more about Sister Mary Colleen here - https://benethillmonastery.org/sister-mary-colleen-osb/   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN PODCAST Benet Hill Monastery – Learn more about Sister Mary Colleen’s monastery - https://benethillmonastery.org/ The Rule of Benedict: A Spirituality for the 21st Century  by Joan Chittister - https://amzn.to/2ozZkba Moment to Breathe – Finding God's Will by Thomas Merton - https://www.pottersinn.com/mertonsprayer   Special Offer from Potter's Inn We are offering this beautiful sculpture created by our guest today, Scott Stearman. It shows the hands of the master potter touching and guiding the hands of the apprentice. It’s a lovely piece that tells the story of each of our spiritual formations. Go to the link below to learn more, see pictures and video, as well as purchase one for yourself, a friend, or a family member. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCULPTURE! https://www.pottersinn.com/soultending  

How do tradition and change interact in religious community, and in your life? How does community help you become your best self? Joan Chittister says: “Tradition is what constitutes the heart and soul of an institution, its purpose and reason for being, its highest vision of itself and its deepest dreams. Traditionalism includes all the tiny little customs and practices, laws and explanations that reflect the insights important to maintaining that tradition in every particular age that succeeds it.” Where do you see tradition and traditionalism present in your life, your family, and this church?

In addition to the latest news on the Global Climate Crisis, in this episode we explore the concept of intentionally choosing to Become Wise by challenging the prejudices, paradigms and worldviews that we have gathered during our formative years. Using my story as an illustrative example, we discuss the challenges and struggles to do this very necessary task of fully maturing into wisdom as individuals and as a society. We also discuss the absolute necessity of enlarging our worldview to value all of Creation as our neighbor before we can truly respond sufficiently to the Climate Crisis.This episode closes out with wisdom from Joan Chittister as well as Mr. Rogers plus a challenging action item to consider implementing in our lives this day.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/donate/353364075293193/)

Erie Benedictine Sister Joan Chittister discusses her personal experience with abuse and the 2019 Joan D. Chittister Lecture Series at Mercyhurst University featuring Teri Bays' one-woman play "Joan Chittister: Her Story, My Story, Our Story."

S4 E12: In this episode, meet Amber Tamblyn, author of ERA OF IGNITION; Laurie Halse Anderson, author of SHOUT; and Joan Chittister, author of THE TIME IS NOW. Each of these women are contributing to and growing the conversations surrounding sexual assault, the power of the #metoo movement, and the importance of standing up for what we believe in. Plus, find out which of these impassioned activists wants the mighty Ruth Bader Ginsberg to narrate her audiobook. Era of Ignition by Amber Tamblyn: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/599499/era-of-ignition/ SHOUT by Laurie Halse Anderson: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/305770/shout/ The Time Is Now by Joan Chittister: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/600100/the-time-is-now/

Joan Chittister is an articulate social analyst and influential religious leader of this age. For 40 years she has dedicated herself to advocating for universal recognition of the critical questions impacting the global community. Courageous, passionate and charged with energy, she is a much-sought after speaker, commentator, counselor and clear voice across all religions.

In this Episode of the Kuyperian Commentary Podcast, Pastor Uri Brito and Mr. Sean Johnson discuss the next season of the Church Calendar: Advent. The season of Advent, which comes from the Latin word adventus meaning “coming” or “visit,” begins four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year for Christians. Pastor Uri explains how this section of the church calendar helps give us a picture of the Gospel in a Biblical promise and fulfillment paradigm. “Advent and Christmas work together… and when we skip Advent we're missing that first portion of the Gospel.” He also recommends the book: The Liturgical Year: The Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life by Joan Chittister. Mr. Sean Johnson continues to emphasize the importance of observing Advent with, “Anything that you want to enjoy seems to deserve the service of expectation… Anything that you can await is going to be enjoyed more.” Both believe that Advent adds to the importance and significance of our greater Christmas feast. Brito reminds us that: “If we have a major event like Christmas on December 25 and we simply arrive at Christmas without haven't spent the season prior to that in preparation for Christmas, I think over the years—it trivializes the event. It becomes something you do, not something you expect.” Advent 2017 will begin on Sunday, December 3 and ends on Sunday, December 24. The liturgical color for Advent is purple. Kuyperian Contributor Steve Macias also wrote on its significance here.

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Editor-Publisher David Wilson's Observations; Interview with author and human rights advocate Joan Chittister; and Fort McMurray wildfire evacuee, Donalee Williams, reflects on the true meaning of the word, 'home.'

EJ and Alexa talk about (and with) Sr. Joan Chittister, OSB, who is a best- selling author, and a well-known lecturer and activist. She focuses on bringing peace to women worldwide. A few of her best-selling books are Joan Chittister: Essential Writings and The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully. For a full list of her works visit: http://store.benetvision.org/books.html Music: Plusplus - Dieter Rams Tonality Star - Dream 4 Alialujah Choir - Little Picture (Instrumental) For more information on SisterStory, visit sisterstory.org.

Premio Paulo Coelho: 1. La Policía de Cincinnati, OH por hacer una caminata de oración para combatir el crimen. (Noticia aquí y aquí) 2. El juez del Tribunal Supremo de los Estados Unidos Antonin Scalia por decir que el diablo está logrando hacer que las personas no crean en él ni en dios. (Noticia aquí) 3. El comité del Premio Nobel por no darle el premio este año a Malala Yousefsei. (Noticia aquí) 4. Michele Bachman, ex candidata a la presidencia de EEUU, por actuar como Michele Bachman. (Noticia aquí) Antimorones: http://www.hispanidad.com/Confidencial/la-princesa-de-asturias-orden-que-sus-hijas-leonor-y-sofa-no-recibier-20131003-158932.html http://www.huffingtonpost.es/2013/10/11/carta-clase-religion_n_4085572.html Para comentar: http://www.salon.com/2013/10/10/christian_delusions_are_driving_the_gop_insane Libros/peliculas: The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice – Christopher Hitchens Los años del miedo – Juan Eslava Galán Al carajo: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/10/08/catholic-bishops-letter-birth-control https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152003057948833&set=gm.582805731781126&type=1&theater http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2013/10/08/nebraskas-supreme-court-has-rejected-a-foster-childs-request-for-an-abortion http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2013/10/10/bryan-fischer-supports-corporal-punishment-to-fix-our-public-school http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/sociedad/2013/10/11/obispo-aleman-gasta-31-millones-renovar-casa/0003_201310G11P31998.htm Cita de cierre: "No necesitamos que Dios haga lo que nosotros podemos hacer y no hacemos. No hay necesidad, ni valor, ni nada que ganar, si Dios salva lo que nosotros no queremos salvar. Un Dios que nos salva de las consecuencias de nuestros pecados colectivos es un Dios que nos arrebata la condición de criaturas y la reduce a servidumbre... Y, lo que tal vez es aún peor, hace de Dios el narrador de una obra teatral llamada 'vida' que nosotros escribimos cada día por mandato del Ser al que llamamos Dios.” Joan Chittister, "En busca de la fe" Participan en la discusión: @angelarnal, @bandarrita, @ateismo_ws, Carmela y @ManoloMatos. Puedes bajar el podcast o subscribirte en iVoox, iTunes y RSS. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ateorizar/message

Premio Paulo Coelho: 1. La Policía de Cincinnati, OH por hacer una caminata de oración para combatir el crimen. (Noticia aquí y aquí) 2. El juez del Tribunal Supremo de los Estados Unidos Antonin Scalia por decir que el diablo está logrando hacer que las personas no crean en él ni en dios. (Noticia aquí) 3. El comité del Premio Nobel por no darle el premio este año a Malala Yousefsei. (Noticia aquí) 4. Michele Bachman, ex candidata a la presidencia de EEUU, por actuar como Michele Bachman. (Noticia aquí) Antimorones: http://www.hispanidad.com/Confidencial/la-princesa-de-asturias-orden-que-sus-hijas-leonor-y-sofa-no-recibier-20131003-158932.html http://www.huffingtonpost.es/2013/10/11/carta-clase-religion_n_4085572.html Para comentar: http://www.salon.com/2013/10/10/christian_delusions_are_driving_the_gop_insane http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2013/10/11/lesus-christ-our-lord-and-lavior Libros/peliculas: The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice – Christopher Hitchens Los años del miedo – Juan Eslava Galán Al carajo: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/10/08/catholic-bishops-letter-birth-control https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152003057948833&set=gm.582805731781126&type=1&theater http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2013/10/08/nebraskas-supreme-court-has-rejected-a-foster-childs-request-for-an-abortion http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2013/10/10/bryan-fischer-supports-corporal-punishment-to-fix-our-public-school http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/sociedad/2013/10/11/obispo-aleman-gasta-31-millones-renovar-casa/0003_201310G11P31998.htm Cita de cierre: "No necesitamos que Dios haga lo que nosotros podemos hacer y no hacemos. No hay necesidad, ni valor, ni nada que ganar, si Dios salva lo que nosotros no queremos salvar. Un Dios que nos salva de las consecuencias de nuestros pecados colectivos es un Dios que nos arrebata la condición de criaturas y la reduce a servidumbre... Y, lo que tal vez es aún peor, hace de Dios el narrador de una obra teatral llamada 'vida' que nosotros escribimos cada día por mandato del Ser al que llamamos Dios.” Joan Chittister, "En busca de la fe" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ateorizar/message

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A conversation with Rabbi Arthur Waskow about Jewish Renewal, the Environment, Social Activism and much more. Since 1969, Waskow has taken a leadership role in the Jewish Renewal movement. In 1971, he helped found the Fabrangen Havurah in Washington, DC. The Torah discussions at Fabrangen inspired Waskow's book Godwrestling (NY: Schocken, 1978). He founded The Shalom Center in 1983 and serves as its director. In its inception the Shalom Center primarily confronted the threat of nuclear war from a Jewish perspective, emphasizing the story of Noah and the imperative to save the world from "a flood of fire". As the Cold War abated, the Shalom Center turned its focus toward ecology and human rights issues. From 2002 to 2008, it pursued shared action among Jews, Christians, and Muslims; opposition to attacks on American Muslim life and opposition to the US War in Iraq. From 2005 on, it has especially focused on the dangers of "global scorching" and the climate crisis. Waskow's best-known books include Godwrestling (1978), Seasons of Our Joy (1982), Down-to-Earth Judaism: Food, Money, Sex, and the Rest of Life (1995), Down-to-Earth Judaism, andGodwrestling — Round 2: Ancient Wisdom, Future Paths (1996). With Sr. Joan Chittister, OSB, and Murshid Saadi Shakur Chisti, he co-authored The Tent of Abraham (2006). With Rabbi Phyllis Berman he has co-authored "Tales of Tikkun: New Jewish Stories to Heal the Wounded World"; "A Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven: The Jewish Life-Spiral as a Spiritual Journey"; and "Freedom Journeys: Tales of Exodus and Wilderness Across Millenia." He was the managing co-editor of Trees, Earth, and Torah: A Tu B'Shvat Anthology, and he edited Torah of the Earth: 4,000 Years of Jewish Thought on Ecology(2 vols, Jewish Lights).

An extended version of this week's interview with Benedictine sister, lecturer and writer Sr. Joan Chittister. An outspoken and controversial figure, she talks to God Slot producer Gerry McArdle about how she became a nun, Vatican II, women's ordination, contraception, abortion, homosexuality and the secret of happiness.

Samples in this podcast are drawn from 12 of the hour-long episodes in the audioseries "Evolutionary Catholics: Conversations at the Leading Edge of Faith." Hosted by Michael Dowd, these conversations feature 12 of the most inspiring religion-and-science leaders in Roman Catholicism — all of whom embrace the scientific evidence of a cosmos and Earth billions of years old, in which life forms evolved via natural processes. The speakers are: Joan Chittister, Ilia Delio, Linda Gibler, John Haught, Ursula King, Kenneth R. Miller, Michael Morwood, Diarmuid O'Murchu, Richard Rohr, Gloria Schaab, Mary Southard, and Gail Worcelo. The entire series can be accessed at EvolutionaryCatholics.com.

Hosted by Michael Dowd, these conversations with leading Christian theologians, clergy, and scientists were recorded during the Christian season of Advent in 2010. Ten of the 38 hour-long episodes have been excerpted here for an hour-long podcast. Speakers are: Denis Lamoureux, Joan Chittister, Bruce Sanguin, Kenneth Miller, Gail Worcelo, Ross Hostetter, Brian McLaren, Philip Clayton, Gretta Vosper, and John Shelby Spong. The entire series can be accessed at EvolutionaryChristianity.com. Subsets of the series (an Evangelical subset and a Catholic subset) will be sampled in the following two podcasts.

Weekly JourneywithJesus.net postings, read by Daniel B. Clendenin. Essay: *American Torture and A Presidential Promise* for Sunday, 23 November 2008; book review: *The Gift of Years; Growing Older Gracefully* by Joan Chittister (2008); film review: *Choking Man* (2007); poem review: *A Prayer of Soren Kierkegaard*.

In over 50 years as a Benedictine nun, Sister Joan Chittister has emerged as a powerful and uncomfortable voice in Roman Catholicism and in global politics. If women were ordained in the Catholic Church in our lifetime, some say, Joan Chittister would be the first female bishop.

In over 50 years as a Benedictine nun, Sister Joan Chittister has emerged as a powerful and uncomfortable voice in Roman Catholicism and in global politics. If women were ordained in the Catholic Church in our lifetime, some say, Joan Chittister would be the first female bishop. See more at onbeing.org/program/obedience-and-action/137