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The Saints’ Guide to Happiness

by Sister Julie on February 27, 2009  J.M.J.A.T.

in blog post, catholic life and theology, NUN 101

In my last post, I noted that I am giving myself to more spiritual reading this Lent and beyond. I think I found the book that I’d like to begin with: The Saints’ Guide to Happiness: Practical Lessons in the Life of the Spirit by Robert Ellsberg.

The suggestion to read The Saints’ Guide to Happiness came from my nun, Sister Mary Ann Untener, IHM. Listen as she describes the book and the impact it has had on her. (Please note: this was filmed next door to a room full of nuns playing Wii and other games. So there’s a bit of rowdiness in the background!)

The other books mentioned by Sister Mary Ann are as follows:

Sister Mary Ann also mentioned her brother Bishop Ken Untener and the author Henri Nouwen.

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    Augustine February 27, 2009 at 9:25 am

    “The Way of a Pilgrim” is an awesome book! In a way, instead of leading me to praying the Hesychasm, it led me to praying the Rosary daily after a few years having read it. Like the Pilgrim, I was trying to get closer to the Lord as well, but soon after I turned to Our Lady, it didn’t take too long for her to bring me to her Son, Our Lord, through the Rosary.

    Margaret February 27, 2009 at 11:39 pm

    I love this Blog! It has opened my heart and my mind, answering my questions and allowing me to broaden my perception of nuns. It’s comprehensive and thoughtful, and I thank you for your hard work. Thank you to Sister Mary Ann as well. I plan to look into her book suggestions during this season. I see no one has given up Wii for lent! :)
    God Bless!

    Elizabeth March 1, 2009 at 1:35 pm

    Maybe one of the best ways that you change the way people think about nuns is the matter-of-fact way you talk about the matter-of-fact things that happen.

    In your paragraph about how a religious text has changed someone’s life you explain that nuns are playing Wii next door.

    Why shouldn’t nuns play a popular video game? No reason, but I know that a lot of people had to read that sentence over again….

    Sister Julie… you rock…

    Sister Julie March 2, 2009 at 6:50 am

    :)

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