Consecrated Spirits: an Anthology of Women's Monastic Writings Across the Centuries

by Felicity Leng (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2011

  $3.68

  This attractive collection presents writings by women religious from the Roman, Anglican and Orthodox traditions from the earliest years of Christianity to the present day. Marked by a keen intelligence, wisdom and integrity, the writings include prayers, meditations, expositions, autobiography, spiritual advice, and comments on and recommendations for the pursuit of the spiritual life. Featured writers include Julian of Norwich, Hildegard of Bingen, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, Therese of Lisieux, Bernadette of Lourdes, Bridget of Sweden, Wendy Beckett, Joan Chittister, and many more, some translated into English for the first time.