Overview
Dominican nuns celebrate 800 years!
A first of its kind! Read stories that you've never heard before. This book highlights 800 years of the nuns' history, especially in America. Their adventures will hold you in awe and admiration. You will be inspired by their courage in braving the unknown and their determination in overcoming obstacles, driven by their faith and trust in God. Learn of their tragedies and of God's miraculous hand in their resurgence.
Learn about the nuns' monastic lives of prayer; listen to them tell why they entered the monastery, what they left behind, and what they seek.
Meet their friends and read their experience of the nuns. These include people from all walks of life, all ages, all professions...children, professionals, students and more.
This book weaves beautifully the 21st century experience of the 800th anniversary with the rich history of the Dominican Nuns. It has heartfelt words from so many who love this community. It is a joy to read and savor.
-Peggy Weber, Catholic Communications writer, columnist and producer
Amazing story of the Dominican Nuns...their beginnings...dreams... adventures...tragedies...hopes...courage...resurgence...expansion...friends...life of prayer...love for God and for you. Never before written in a single book.
-Donna McCarthy, editor and playwright
It's woven together in an articulate and fascinating manner. I recommend this book to everyone.
-Amy Gracey, editor
.. .very well done literary masterpiece...You will be inspired by her work..
-Elizabeth Hanlon
Sr. Mary of the Sacred Heart Sawicki has been a member of the West Springfield, Mass. Dominican Nuns since 1964. She contributed an essay to the book, Vocation in Black and White: Dominican Contemplative Nuns Tell How God Called Them. She also is the editor of the American version of www.praedicare.com web site. She also has studied Greek and Hebrew and participated in the Dominican Theological Formation Program Studies. Sister Sacred Heart plays the recorder, flute and guitar. She has served as the treasurer for the Conference of Nuns of the Order of Preachers and provides technical support for her community. As a former softball catcher, she is an avid Red Sox fan.
Full Product Details
Author: Sr Mary of the Sacred Heart Sawicki OP
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Imprint: Outskirts Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.516kg
ISBN: 9781432745431
ISBN 10: 1432745433
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 16 December 2009
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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