Everyday Sacred, Everywhere Beauty

Winner of The Association of Catholic Publishing 2024 Excellence in Publishing Awards, 2nd place – Inspirational

Mary Lou Kownacki, a Benedictine nun and writing partner of Joan Chittister, was an activist in the Christian nonviolence movement and blogger of Old Monks Journal a 12-year collection of personal and spiritual writings offering rare glimpses into monastic life and the best-loved feature of the Monasteries of the Heart website.

These lovingly chosen selections including those when Kownacki was nearing the end of her life, offer timeless wisdom on faith, community, activism, and the things that truly matter.

Mary Lou Kownacki