Download or read book In God's Holy Light written by Joan Chittister, OSB and published by Franciscan Media. This book was released on 2015-09-25 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Desert Monastics, thousands of monks and nuns who lived in the Egyptian wastelands between the third and fifth centuries, have come to be seen as the Olympians of the spiritual life. Renowned spiritual writer Joan Chittister explores the sayings of the Desert Mothers and Fathers, finding wisdom from that ancient tradition that speaks to your life today. This popular introduction to a powerful source of Christian wisdom can be a companion to your own spiritual journey.