Briefly noted.A number of new books are about or by women religious: * 25 Windows into the Soul: Praying with the Psalms by Joan Chittister Sister Joan D. Chittister, OSB (born 26 April 1936) is a Benedictine nun and an international lecturer on topics concerning women, the poor, peace and justice, and contemporary issues in church and society. , O.S.B. (Benetvision, 2007) * Nuns: A History of Convent Life by Silvia Evangelisti (Oxford University Press, 2007) * Voices From an Early American Convent: Marie Madeleine Hachard and the New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded Ursulines edited by Emily Clark Emily Clark was an English novelist of the 18th century. She believed herself to be the great-granddaughter of Theodore Stephen, Baron von Neuhof, though may well have been mistaken. (Louisiana State University Press This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , 2007) * The Road to Vatican II: Key Changes in Theology by Maureen Sullivan, O.P. (Paulist Press, 2007) * Dwelling in the Household of God: Johannine Ecclesiology ec·cle·si·ol·o·gy n. 1. The branch of theology that is concerned with the nature, constitution, and functions of a church. 2. The study of ecclesiastical architecture and ornamentation. and Spirituality by Mary L. Coloe, P.B.V.M. (Liturgical Press, 2007) Other new books of interest: * Enough Room for Joy." The Early Days of Jean Vanier's L'Arche by Bill Clarke (BlueBridge, 2007) * Joshua's Family by Joseph F. Girzone (Doubleday, 2007) * The Transformation of Desire: How Desire Became Corrupted--and How We Can Reclaim It by Diarmuid O'Murchu (Orbis, 2007) |
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