Description: "Joan Chittister has been a passionate voice for women's rights for over 50 years...this rabble-rousing force of nature for social justice and fervent proponent of personal faith and spiritual fulfillment draws on the wisdom of prophets--both ancient and modern--to help us confront the societal forces that oppress and silence the sacred voices among us. Pairing scriptural insights with stirring narratives of the truth-tellers that came before us, Sister Joan offers a compelling vision for readers to combat complacency and to propel ourselves toward creating a world of justice, freedom, peace, and empowerment. For the weary, the cranky, and the fearful, Sister Joan's energizing message invites us to participate in a vision for a world greater than the one we find ourselves in today. This is spirituality in action, this is practical and powerful activism for our times"--
Review Quotes: Praise for Joan Chittister and The Time is Now
"Chittister's voice has a clarity and a vigor that encourages us, in spite of everything, to look ahead with optimism and a sense of endless possibility."--Catholic Outlook
"As always, Joan has put her finger and her pen to the right and needed words."--Richard Rohr, O.F.M., founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation and author of Falling Upward "Joan Chittister is a legend...she invites you to cling to Jesus, dive into the world's pain, and do something daring and beautiful with your life."--Shane Claiborne, cofounder of The Simple Way and author of Common Prayer