October Book Circle: Called to Question by Joan Chittister
What if faith grows through the questions we dare to ask, rather than the answers we have been handed? In Called to Question, Sister Joan Chittister, a Benedictine nun, writer, and lifelong advocate for justice, opens her private journal to us. She draws on conversations with spiritual writers across the centuries and wrestles honestly with God, doubt, justice, the role of women in church and society, care for creation, and the holiness of ordinary days.
This spiritual memoir reads like a companion rather than a lecture. Its short chapters invite us to name our own questions and to follow them with courage, even when we are unsure where they will lead.
All are welcome, whether you have read every page, a single chapter, or simply want to join the conversation. Called to Question is available in paperback and as an e-book through most booksellers, and our local independent bookstore will gladly order it for you. A few copies are also available to borrow from the church office. The Minuteman Library Network has a single copy, so if you hope to borrow from the library, you may wish to request it through interlibrary loan and allow extra time. If you finish early, please consider passing your copy along to another reader, and let us know if you have one to share.
Please do not let an unfinished book keep you away. Discussion questions are linked to this article. You are welcome to print them or keep them nearby as you read. Questions? Contact Rev. Karen at karen@actonc.org. Bring your questions and come as you are.
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