40 Stories to Stir the Soul

Who doesn t love a story? A GOOD STORY CAN shake us by the roots make us rethink old truths paste large questions in the sky inspire us to reach for what we cannot JOAN CHITTISTER loves stories. In 40 Stories to Stir the Soul, she looks at 40 soul-size stories and, with her usual insights, stretches idea after idea with playful abandon. The Jewish tradition teaches us that the shortest distance between a human being and God is through a story. Read this book and see if you agree. Includes: 40 stories for 40 days of Lent 40 reflections by Joan Chittister 40 scripture quotes for prayer 40 invitations for personal reflection and response