{"product_id":"the-green-thread-reclaiming-our-spiritual-authority-9798992921311","title":"The Green Thread: Reclaiming Our Spiritual Authority","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe era of spiritual silence is over. The era of spiritual healing is now.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the rise of Christian nationalism, the visibility of police brutality, and the continued suppression of those who work against deep-seated wrongs perpetuated by institutions, the challenge of standing up for what is right has never been more important. For Sister Karen Lueck, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, it was a calling. But where to begin?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Green Thread\u003c\/em\u003e is a spiritual investigation born from decades of wrestling with that question. Blending research into the history of the Catholic Church, her Saxon ancestors, feminist philosophy, and the small acts of resilience and hope threaded throughout centuries, \u003cem\u003eThe Green Thread\u003c\/em\u003e chronicles Lueck's own journey through confronting shame, healing intergenerational trauma, and facing white privilege, and, in doing so, shines a light for others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Green Thread\u003c\/em\u003e is a call to action. Learn how to reclaim your spiritual authority, find your voice, and join with others in proclaiming goodness and justice for all. There has never been a better time to begin than right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLueck, Karen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Karen Lueck is a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In her ministry, she has served as an elementary school teacher, mental health counselor, spiritual director, novice director, and leader of her religious community. Her first book, Cheering for the Good: Leading When It Matters, carried out this deeply held commitment. The Green Thread is a continuation of this work.","brand":"Goodness Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623659897106,"sku":"9798992921311","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4afe7d04-39f0-4802-b43e-26702c348b46.jpg?v=1758643145","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-green-thread-reclaiming-our-spiritual-authority-9798992921311","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}