Midlife Transition and Sanctity of Life A Psycho-Spiritual Approach to Ongoing Spiritual Formation of a Woman Religious in Midlife

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Chapter One Woman: Anthropological and Psychological Considerations 1.0. Introduction 1.1. Woman: Anthropological Considerations 1.2. Feminine Ways of Being in the World 1.3. A Woman` s Vocation 1.4. The Radical Desires of a Woman 1.5. Conclusion Chapter Two A Woman`s Developmental Journey in Midlife 2.0. Introduction 2.1. Adult Development: The Levinsonian Concept 2.2. Midlife Transition 2.3. Midlife Crisis 2.4. Conclusion Chapter Three Religious Life: A Theological Understanding 3.0. Introduction 3.1. Vocation 3.2. Religious Life 3.3. The Charism of the Congregation 3.4. The Vows 3.5. Community Life 3.6. Apostolic Life 3.7. Conclusion Chapter Four Main Issues Experienced By A Woman Religious In Midlife 4.0. Introduction 4.1. Midlife Strengths in a Woman Religious 4.2. Midlife Hazards in a Woman Religious 4.3. Conclusion Chapter Five Spiritual Formation Of A Woman Religious In Midlife 5.0. Introduction 5.1. Ongoing Spiritual Formation 5.2. Integral Human Formation 5.3. Formation for Religious Life 5.4. Formation for Community Life 5.5. Formation for Apostolic Life 5.6. Formation for Facing Critical Moments in Midlife 5.7. Pedagogical Dynamism in Ongoing Spiritual Formation 5.8. Authority and the Community in the Ongoing Spiritual Formation 5.9. Conclusion