Catching Fire

Being Transformed, Becoming Transforming

Beloved author, elder, and wisdom holder Sister Joan Chittister invites listeners into a rich landscape of questions and topics illuminating to those of many traditions.

How do we face unbearable hurt and struggle?
When we feel lost, alone, and in despair, how do we spark the divine fire within?
What are our unique gifts, and to what purpose are we meant to use them?

For over four decades, Sister Joan Chittister has inspired countless readers to expand the nature of their faith—to live wider, deeper, and more fully engaged in a world that needs us.

Recorded at Mount St. Benedict Monastery, these immersive conversations speak to a wealth of topics relevant to contemplative Catholics, Christians, and anyone seeking inspiration from a wise and heartful fellow traveler on the spiritual path. With her, listeners will explore how to embrace the hidden gifts of struggle and regret, clarify our purpose, and experience the last third of our lives more richly.

Here, Sister Joan puts special emphasis on the "prophetic spirituality" of Jesus: his mission not only as a healer but as a prophet—one who perceives and takes action in the face of injustice and inequality.

"God created the world, but God did not complete it," she reflects. "That task is left to you and me." With Catching Fire, we are invited to embark on our own journey of self-transformation—and to transform, in turn, everyone and everything we encounter.

Topic highlights:

• How our purpose unfolds—both intentionally and organically
• Prayer as a means to see the world as God sees it
• How courage arises out of a contemplative life
• How our challenges strengthen, soften, and deepen us
• Prophetic spirituality—contending with injustice and standing for equality and compassion
• On aging well with self-confidence and grace
• The wisdom of Teresa of Avila, Catherine of Siena, and other women mystics
• Experiencing every moment as a holy moment, and more

for eyes that want to see; ears that want to hear

Lights shine brighter. Hearts beat stronger. Educated by Benedictine sisters in Erie PA. Grateful 🙏

Prophetic Wisdom!

Sr. Joan embodies the long wisdom of Christ the Prophet, and calls us back to Truth itself. Thankful for her words, slaking my thirst for Living Water.

Catching fire I loved it

Sister Joan Chittister is a prophetic voice for our world, hearing her on the audio is a To joy. She has so much to say and so much to share and so many things that benefit the common good. Thank you audible very much

Full of wisdom

If you are yearning for answers to large questions, want to contemplate what religion is all about and if you are looking for spark in your life this is worth listening to.