The Journey is My Home by Lavinia Byrne
An honest and authoritative account of the shock decision to leave her Convent by a leading religious writer and broadcaster, now available in paperback Baptised in the Birmingham Oratory by a follower of Cardinal Newman, Lavinia Byrne lived a devout and pious Catholic childhood. It brought her to the Convent, which she entered at the age of seventeen. Her writing and broadcasting have made her a popular and muchloved figure and therefore it was a huge shock when, in January 2000, she announced her decision to leave her order. This is the powerful story of one woman's struggle to keep her integrity in a Church still using techniques reminiscent of the Inquisition. Why did Lavinia Byrne join her community? Why did she stay so long? And why did she leave? How did her journey end so dramatically? This story takes a fearless look at post-Vatican II religious life at its claim to bring good news to all, both to women and to men.
Lavinia Byrne was a Sister of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Roman Catholic Order, until she left in January 2000. She continues to teach at Westcott House Theological College, Cambridge. She is a regular broadcaster on Radio 4's Thought for the Day and author of a number of books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340756959 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340756950 |
| Title | The Journey is My Home |
| Author | Lavinia Byrne |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton General Division |
| Year published | 2001-04-19 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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