Joan D. Chittister, O.S.B., is a Benedictine sister, best-selling author, and a well-known international speaker. A theologian, social psychologist, and communication theorist, she has written more than 20 books, taught on all education levels, received nine honorary doctorates, and is an active member of the International Peace Council. A leader in worker's justice, international peace initiatives, women's movements for equality, Sr. Joan is founder and Executive Director of Benetvision: A Resource and Research Center for Contemporary Spirituality, past president of the Conference of American Women Religious, and in 2007, she was awarded the Outstanding Leadership Award from The Leadership Conference of Women Religious. She lives in Erie, PA, in a Benedictine community.

Drawing on the treasury of monastic wisdom, Joan Chittister reveals the hidden holiness that lies within the rituals and passages of life. Listen with the Heart is a gift and a blessing.

• Chapter 1 Blessing: Numbers 6:24Chapter 2 Light: Ephesians 5:8Chapter 3 Fasting: Joel 2:12Chapter 4 Prayer: Psalm 51:15Chapter 5 Naming: Isaiah 43:1Chapter 6 Ordinary Time: Psalm 145:2Chapter 7 Community: Romans 12:5Chapter 8 Rituals: Psalm 95:6Chapter 9 Music: Psalm 150:3-6Chapter 10 Table Fellowship: Wisdom 16:20Chapter 11 The Mystery of Death: Psalm 23:4Chapter 12 Waiting: Isaiah 9:1

Joan D. Chittister, O.S.B., is a Benedictine sister, best-selling author, and a well-known international speaker. A theologian, social psychologist, and communication theorist, she has written more than 20 books, taught on all education levels, received nine honorary doctorates, and is an active member of the International Peace Council. A leader in worker's justice, international peace initiatives, women's movements for equality, Sr. Joan is founder and Executive Director of Benetvision: A Resource and Research Center for Contemporary Spirituality, past president of the Conference of American Women Religious, and in 2007, she was awarded the Outstanding Leadership Award from The Leadership Conference of Women Religious. She lives in Erie, PA, in a Benedictine community.

Drawing on the treasury of monastic wisdom, Joan Chittister reveals the hidden holiness that lies within the rituals and passages of life. Listen with the Heart is a gift and a blessing.

• Chapter 1 Blessing: Numbers 6:24Chapter 2 Light: Ephesians 5:8Chapter 3 Fasting: Joel 2:12Chapter 4 Prayer: Psalm 51:15Chapter 5 Naming: Isaiah 43:1Chapter 6 Ordinary Time: Psalm 145:2Chapter 7 Community: Romans 12:5Chapter 8 Rituals: Psalm 95:6Chapter 9 Music: Psalm 150:3-6Chapter 10 Table Fellowship: Wisdom 16:20Chapter 11 The Mystery of Death: Psalm 23:4Chapter 12 Waiting: Isaiah 9:1

Joan D. Chittister, O.S.B., is a Benedictine sister, best-selling author, and a well-known international speaker. A theologian, social psychologist, and communication theorist, she has written more than 20 books, taught on all education levels, received nine honorary doctorates, and is an active member of the International Peace Council. A leader in worker's justice, international peace initiatives, women's movements for equality, Sr. Joan is founder and Executive Director of Benetvision: A Resource and Research Center for Contemporary Spirituality, past president of the Conference of American Women Religious, and in 2007, she was awarded the Outstanding Leadership Award from The Leadership Conference of Women Religious. She lives in Erie, PA, in a Benedictine community.

Drawing on the treasury of monastic wisdom, Joan Chittister reveals the hidden holiness that lies within the rituals and passages of life. Listen with the Heart is a gift and a blessing.

• Chapter 1 Blessing: Numbers 6:24Chapter 2 Light: Ephesians 5:8Chapter 3 Fasting: Joel 2:12Chapter 4 Prayer: Psalm 51:15Chapter 5 Naming: Isaiah 43:1Chapter 6 Ordinary Time: Psalm 145:2Chapter 7 Community: Romans 12:5Chapter 8 Rituals: Psalm 95:6Chapter 9 Music: Psalm 150:3-6Chapter 10 Table Fellowship: Wisdom 16:20Chapter 11 The Mystery of Death: Psalm 23:4Chapter 12 Waiting: Isaiah 9:1