Radical spirit 12 ways to live a free and authentic life
With twelve simple rules for healthy spiritual living derived from Rule of Saint Benedict, a sixth-century book on leading a God-centered life, Sister Joan affirms the need to develop enduring values by shifting our attention to something greater than ourselves.
| Main Author: | Chittister, Joan (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Convergent,
[2017]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- Radical spirit
- Recognize that God is God
- Know that God's will is best for you
- Seek direction from wisdom figures
- Endure the pains that do not give up
- Acknowledge the faults and strip away the masks
- Be content with less than the best
- Let go of a false sense of self
- Preserve the tradition and learn from the community
- Listen
- Never ridicule anyone or anything
- Speak kindly
- Be serene, stay calm
- Appendix-the Rule of Benedict Chapter 7.