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Contemplify with Paul Swanson: The Monastic Heart & Prophetic Imagination with Sr. Joan Chittister

Contemplify: Kindling the Examined Life for Contemplatives in the World

The Monastic Heart & Prophetic Imagination with Sr. Joan Chittister

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.

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