Many silent and forgotten voices are brought to life in this attractive volume which presents the accumulated wisdom of women mystics, theologians, spiritual directors, poets, visionaries, mothers and activists over eleven centuries. The writers...

The life and spirituality of St Therese of Lisieux. Early in her life, Therese was dubbed "The Little Flower". Taking this as her theme, the author has shown how Therese's flowering as a Saint was a process of hardship, inner conflict and physical...

The church as an institution comes in for morethan enough criticism, yet in its monastic life, itenjoys an extraordinarily high regard, far beyondthe confines of the religious book trade. Considerthe appeal of writers such as Wendy...