Together and Apart based on individual predilections or

based on individual predilections or personality

The early Christians formed communities to follow the risen Jesus

More contemplative than the earthy spirituality of communities such as Iona

Searching for the Lost Coin

Together and Apart based on individual predilections orIn 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