Here is a summons to pray with twenty great women of faith-from Hildegard of Bingen to Dorothy Day. Brief biographies are followed by commentary, prayer experiences, questions for reflection, and suggestions for action. Meehan brings these women to life, allowing their example to inspire, encourage, and empower you.

Meet women who will change your life and enrich your spiritual journey with new possibilities of self-discovery, wisdom, creativity, and friendship. Reminding us that abundance is all around us, and challenging us to make a difference, this book is filled with stories of visionary women with whom we can share the longings that lie deep within us for divine love, deep tranquility, and human intimacy.

Bridget Mary Meehan, S.F.C.C.,holds a Doctorate in Ministry from Virginia Theological Seminary. She is a spiritual director, conference speaker, consultant in women's spirituality, and prolific author. She offers a visionary approach to wholeness and healing. Her other books include Praying witb Women of the Bible, Heart Talks with Mother God, Delighting in the Feminine Divine (Sheed& Ward) and Exploring the Feminine Face of God (Sheed&Ward).

Illustrations in this book are by Doris Klein, C.S.A., is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Agnes. Reproductions of her watercolor paintings, which evoke a contemporary spirituality from an inclusive perspective, are internationally known. She ministers as a full-time artist and lecturer.