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THE CRY OF THE PROPHET - A Call to Fullness of Life.
by Joan Chittister OSB

Benetvision, Erie, Pennsylvania. 2009
(paperback. 68 pages)

This is an interesting title by Joan Chittister OSB who has proven herself to be a prophet in our times.

In this short, poetic and creatively presented book Joan portrays a way of speaking, criticising (that which is unjust) and of getting into the hearts of Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, Ezekiel and Jesus.

As an experienced religious woman, committed to educative practices, Joan leaves the reader with gems of wisdom, not for their own sake, but for us to ponder and apply.

She challenges the reader with lines such as: “Prophecy is unrequited love gone mad with hope.”

This is a book which may be picked up randomly for a time of reflection and inspiration.

Joan writes a little about the prophet in his time and quickly moves us on from the historic to face where the prophet’s focus is needed in 2009. She asks: “And now and here what would an Amos see?”

Through Hosea, Joan develops the theme that there is a major difference between a critic (unloving) and a prophet. She says: “Hosea’s message to a domesticated church is a potent but a missing one, even in our own life times.”

With photos, poetry and poem meditations and echoes from women prophets such as Julian of Norwich, Clare of Assisi, Florence Nightingale we are moved towards Jesus, The Prophetic reign of God and to His Resurrection: “It is Easter Sunday that brings us the greatest prophetic message of (them) all.”

A beautiful book, with discussion questions following each chapter, it is easily accessible for every one.

I would recommend it to teachers of senior students, to staff groups and to any person intent on living fully her or his Baptismal call and commitment.

by Margaret Keane SGS

 

 

 

 

 


The Cry of the Prophet

 

The Resource of the Month will be a regular feature on the Good Samaritan Website. Its purpose will be to introduce new resources relevant to Good Samaritan Benedictine spirituality and way of life to our readers. If you would like to recommend a book, article, film or website please forward a 250 word review to Sr Bernardina Sontrop bsontrop@goodsams.org.au  

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PEACE
The annual Benedictine Spirituality Lecture Series
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40-Day Journey with Joan Chittister
Beverly Lanzetta, editor.
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25 Windows into the Soul – Praying with the Psalms
Joan Chittister OSB, 2007, Benetvision USA.
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Esther De Waal, Lost in Wonder, Rediscovering the Spiritual Art of Attentiveness
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Norvene Vest, Gathered in the Word: Praying the Scripture in Small Groups
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FINDING SANCTUARY - Monastic Steps for Every day Life by Christopher Jamison, Abbot of Worth Abbey. 2006, Weidenfield and Nicolson. UK.
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Resource and Reading List

The Rule of St Benedict
Fry, T., RB80 In Latin and English, Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1981

General Commentaries
Chittister, J., Wisdom Distilled from the Daily, San Francisco: Harper, 1991
- The Rule Of St Benedict: Insight for the Ages, New York: Crossroads, 1997
-In the Heart of the Temple, New York: Bluebridge, 2005
- 25 Windows into the Soul. Praying with the Psalms Benetvision 2007
De Waal, E., Seeking God: The Way of St Benedict, Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1984, 2001
- A Life Giving Way, London: Geoffry Chapman, 1995
Drumm, D., Cherish Christ Above All, New York: Paulist Press, 1996
Holyhead, V., The Gift of St Benedict, Melbourne: John Garrett, 1995
Marrett-Crosby, A.,The Benedictine Handbook, Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 2002
Norris, K., The Cloister Walk, New York: Riverhead Books, 1997
Swan, Laura Engaging Benedict. What the Rule can Teach us Today Indiana, Ave Maria Press 2005
Swan, Laura (ed) The Benedictine Tradition. Spirituality in History. Collegeville: The Liturgical Press 2007
Tomaine, J., St Bendict’s Toolbox: The Nuts and Bolts of Everyday Benedictine Living, USA: Morehouse, 2005
Vest, N., Preferring Christ: A Devotional Commentary on Rule of St Benedict, USA: Morehouse, 2004

On Prayer
Casey, M., The Art of Sacred Reading, Melbourne: Harper Collins, 1995
Merton, T., Seven Story Mountain, Harcourt- Brace, Javanovich, 1978
- New Seeds of Contemplation, New Directions, 1972
More Information on Thomas Merton is available at www.merton.org
Pennington, B., Lectio Divina: Reviewing the Ancient Practice of Praying the Scriptures, New York: Crossroads, 1998

On The Sisters of the Good Samaritan
Walsh, M., The Good Sams: The Sisters of the Good Samaritan, 1857-1969, Melbourne: John Garratt, 2001
Heininger, J (ed)., Journey to the Heart: Mater Dei, 50 Years and 50 Stories, Sydney: Sisters of the Good Samaritan, 2007

PRAYER SITES
http://www.taize.fr/en
http://www.ChristianMystics.com
http://www.pray.com.au
http://www.clubi.ie/shalom/lectio
http://www.wellsprings.org.uk
http://prayerwindows.com
http://www.humilitymatters.com
http://churchresources.info/pray
http://www.contemplativeoutreach.org

BENEDICTINE MONASTERIES
http://www.christdesert.org
http://www.bedegriffiths.com
http://www.benetvision.org
http://www.osb.org
http://www.stgertrudes.org/index.htm
http://www.thedome.org
http://www.jamberooabbey.org.au
http://www.benedictinesisters.org
http://www.walburga.org
http://www.eriebenedictines.org
http://www.usccb.org