Ordinary Places, Sacred Spaces : Grace is waiting for us in the most unlikely places—we need only stop to take notice. ‘ Ordinary Places, Sacred Spaces ’ is an extraordinary work of original prose, poetry, and art that explores the sacredness of our surroundings. Both a spiritual journey and a celebration, ‘ Ordinary Places, Sacred Spaces ’ beautifully illuminates the everyday areas of our lives—the humble places our souls call “home.” Ordinary Places, Sacred Spaces : Grace is waiting for us in the most unlikely places—we need only stop to take notice. ‘ Ordinary Places, Sacred Spaces ’ is an extraordinary work of original prose, poetry, and art that explores the sacredness of our surroundings. Both a spiritual journey and a celebration, ‘ Ordinary Places, Sacred Spaces ’ beautifully illuminates the everyday areas of our lives—the humble places our souls call “home.” GRACE IS WAITING FOR USIN THE MOST UNLIKELY PLACES - we need only stop to take notice. Ordinary Places, Sacred Spaces is an extraordinary work of original prose, poetry, and art that explores the scaredness of out surroundings. Both a spiritual journey and a celebration, Ordinary Places, Sacred Spaces beautifully illuminates the everyday areas of out lives - the humble places our souls call "home." Evelyn Mattern (author) was a well-known peace activist. writer, teacher, and world traveler. The acclaimed author of " Why not Become Fire? " and " Blessed are You: The Beatitudes and our Survival " (Ave Maria Press), Mattern was once described as "a gentle burr in the side of the rich and powerful, and a comfort and confidante to the powerless." Although Mattern passed away in late 2003 after a battle with cancer, her writings reflect her passionate, unwavering belief in a world where justice, peace, and environmental advocacy are the norm rather than the exception. Helen David Brancato (illustrator) is an accomplished painter and art educator, as well as a longtime collaborator with Evelyn Mattern. Brancato's illustrations have appeared in numerous books and magazines, including Henri Nouwen's " Walk with Jesus: Stations of the Cross " (Orbis Books) and " Maryknoll ". She is an adjunct professor of painting at Villanova University in Philadelphia.