A beloved nun and social activist offers a soul-stirring guide for all who feel disillusioned and dissatisfied with the power-hungry institutions and systems of this world Both a Call to arms and a faith-based guide for activists and] readers disgusted with today\'s political and cultural climate.-- Publishers Weekly (starred review) In The Time Is Now, Sister Joan Chittister--a rabble-rousing force of nature for social justice and fervent proponent of personal faith and spiritual fulfillment--draws on the wisdom of prophets, both ancient and modern, to help us confront the societal forces that oppress and silence the sacred voices among us. --Library Journal (starred review).
Will appeal to spiritual readers seeking an encouraging book for social justice advocacy. applicable to both progressive and conservative Christians. . . -- Booklist A series of short essays to enCourage and refresh the spirit of activists . offering motivation as well as ways to accomplish change. . .
Here she shares her perspective on the current state of equity, social justice, and the environment and calls on all Christians to explore the traits of prophets, many of which they can find within themselves .
Praise for The Time Is Now For decades Chittister has been a prolific author and advocate for women and social justice inside and outside the realm of the Catholic Church.
This is spirituality in action; this is practical and powerful activism for our times.
For the weary, the cranky, and the fearful, this energizing message invites us to participate in a vision for a world greater than the one we find ourselves in today.
Pairing scriptural insights with narratives of the truth-tellers that came before us, Sister Joan offers a compelling vision for readers to combat complacency and to propel ourselves toward creating a world of justice, freedom, peace, and empowerment.
A beloved nun and social activist offers a soul-stirring guide for all who feel disillusioned and dissatisfied with the power-hungry institutions and systems of this world Both a Call to arms and a faith-based guide for activists and] readers disgusted with today\'s political and cultural climate.-- Publishers Weekly (starred review) In The Time Is Now, Sister Joan Chittister--a rabble-rousing force of nature for social justice and fervent proponent of personal faith and spiritual fulfillment--draws on the wisdom of prophets, both ancient and modern, to help us confront the societal forces that oppress and silence the sacred voices among us
