Together and Apart
A Memoir of the Religious Life
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Inspiration & Meditation, Spirituality
| Author: | Ellen Stephen, OSH | ISBN: | 9780819226891 |
| Publisher: | Church Publishing Inc. | Publication: | October 1, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Morehouse Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ellen Stephen, OSH |
| ISBN: | 9780819226891 |
| Publisher: | Church Publishing Inc. |
| Publication: | October 1, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Morehouse Publishing |
| Language: | English |
In an easy, conversational style, the author, a nun for over forty years, gives readers the facts and fictions of the monastic life: how the choice is made; what lies behind the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience; the nuts and bolts of monastic calling; what monks and nuns do all day; how they support themselves; and why they live as they do. Brushing away the stereotypes of sainthood, she provides an enlightening glimpse into a vibrant female subculture that is richly diverse, faith-filled, and often supremely rewarding.
In an easy, conversational style, the author, a nun for over forty years, gives readers the facts and fictions of the monastic life: how the choice is made; what lies behind the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience; the nuts and bolts of monastic calling; what monks and nuns do all day; how they support themselves; and why they live as they do. Brushing away the stereotypes of sainthood, she provides an enlightening glimpse into a vibrant female subculture that is richly diverse, faith-filled, and often supremely rewarding.
