Becoming Fully Human: The Greatest Glory of God

Sister Joan Chittister

doi:10.5771/9781461667391

Summary

Drawing from the folklore and scripture of other cultures, as well as her own monastic tradition, Sister Joan Chittister develops a spirituality that understands what it means to be human and the importance of seeing others for what they truly are—sacred.

Centered around twelve questions—from "What does it mean to be enlightened?" to "How is caring for the earth spiritual?"—Becoming Fully Human reveals that no matter our color, economic or social status, or religion, we are all dealing with the same human desires, fears, needs, feelings and hopes. Coming to see the heart of the other allows us to see our own, which in turn leads us to live lives dedicated to respect, holiness, balance, and peace.

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Bibliographic data

Edition: 1/2005
Copyright Year: 2005
ISBN-Print: 978-1-58051-146-9
ISBN-Online: 978-1-4616-6739-1
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language: English
Pages: 124
Product Type: Monograph

1. Introduction No access
What Is a Simple Life? No access Pages 1 - 10
When Is War Unjust? No access Pages 11 - 20
What Are the Blessings of Diminishment? No access Pages 21 - 30
What Is Sanctity? No access Pages 31 - 40
How Is Caring for the Earth Spiritual? No access Pages 41 - 50
What Can Christians Learn from the Koran, Dhammapada, Bhagavad Gita, and Lotus Sermons? No access Pages 51 - 62
When Is Care for the Self/Care for the Other Excessive? No access Pages 63 - 72
How Does One Balance Patient Waiting and Action on Behalf of Justice? No access Pages 73 - 82
What Does It Mean to Be Faithful in the Face of Failure? No access Pages 83 - 92
What Does It Mean to Be Enlightened? No access Pages 93 - 102
How Can We Be Grateful in the Midst of Violence, Suffering, and Loss? No access Pages 103 - 112
Do the Little Things Matter? No access Pages 113 - 124