Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-212) and index.
Contents:
Religious life in the United States: toward a new demographic definition -- Navigating the contemporary religious landscape: discerning distinctions with a difference -- Priest and prophet: tensions in the theories and practices of religious life -- Generations and their cultures: challenges and possibilities -- Identity: distinguishing elements -- Prayer, spirituality, and the vows: the common core -- Community and ministry: balancing life and work -- Conclusion: inviting the future.
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