Seasons of Grace [Paperback]

Gail Fitzpatrick (Author), Mother Gail Fitzpatrick (Author), Kathleen Norris (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2000

Everyone interested in the spiritual lessons to be learned from the monastic tradition will be delighted to discover a new female voice, especially one with Mother Gail's experience, wisdom and authority. Seasons of Grace contains 50 scripturally-based reflections developed from the "chapter talks" delivered to the Trappistine Sisters and their guests at the Abbey of Our Lady of the Mississippi. The reflections are divided into the four seasons of the calendar year with many references to the liturgical seasons. Each reflection is followed by an original prayer.

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About the Author

This is the first book of Mother Gail Fitzpatrick, OCSO, the Abbess of our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey, Dubuque, Iowa. She is well-knows and respected in American monastic circles as a thoughtful and holy leader. The Foreword is written by Kathleen Norris a friend of the Mississippi Abbey and the author of several books, including the best-selling Cloister Walk and Amazing Grace.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: ACTA Publications; 1 edition (September 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879462167
• ISBN-13: 978-0879462161
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #853,972 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Church History > Catholic

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars prayerful and reflective, December 11, 2000

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This review is from: Seasons of Grace (Paperback)

Those who are interested in taking a thoughtful look at how to nurture their spiritual lives by incorporating monastic values into their lives will find this book helpful. Unlike many popular writers who speak of the monastic journey even though they themselves do not live it, Mother Gail is a real pro. She obviously knows what she is talking about since she is the abbess of a cloistered community of monastic women. Her book is a beautiful collection of insights into what it means to seek God by paying attention to how He is present in our lives -- through each season of the year. This book is highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product and service, October 8, 2011

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