Christine Valters Paintner Books in Order
Christine Valters Paintner, PhD is a contemplative author and spiritual guide, serving as the online Abbess at AbbeyoftheArts.com. She has written 13 books of nonfiction and 2 collections of poetry, exploring the intersection of contemplative practice and creative expression. Christine leads pilgrimages and writing retreats in Ireland, Scotland, Germany, and Austria, often alongside her husband John. Together, they also offer online companion retreats to her books, providing a deeper dive into her written work. As a Benedictine oblate, Christine embodies the monastic spirit in the world, living a life of contemplation and service. Her work has been a source of inspiration for countless individuals seeking to integrate spirituality and creativity into their lives.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Christine Valters Paintner
- #1AmazonLectio Divina the Sacred Art(2008)
- #2AmazonWater, Wind, Earth & Fire(2010)
- #3AmazonAwakening the Creative Spirit(2010)
- #4AmazonThe Artist's Rule(2011)
- #5AmazonLectio Divina(2011)
- #6AmazonDesert Fathers and Mothers(2012)
- #7AmazonEyes of the Heart(2013)
- #8AmazonThe Soul of a Pilgrim(2015)
- #9AmazonIlluminating the Way(2016)
- #10AmazonThe Wisdom of the Body(2017)
- #11AmazonThe Soul’s Slow Ripening(2018)
- #12AmazonEarth, Our Original Monastery(2020)
- #13AmazonThe Wisdom of Wild Grace(2020)
- #14AmazonBirthing the Holy (With: Kreg Yingst)(2022)
- #15AmazonSeventy-Two Names for Love(2022)
- #16AmazonJourney to Joy(2025)
- #1AmazonWhat Will Soon Take Place (By: Tania Runyan)(2018)
- #2AmazonMoving House (By: Angela Alaimo O'Donnell)(2009)
- #3AmazonUnquiet Vigil (By: Br. Paul Quenon OCSO)(2014)
- #4AmazonAlmost Entirely (By: Jennifer Wallace)(2018)
- #5AmazonThe Chance of Home (By: Mark S. Burrows)(2018)
- #6AmazonEye of the Beholder (By: Luci Shaw)(2018)
- #7AmazonDreaming of Stones(2019)
- #8AmazonAmounting to Nothing (By: Br. Paul Quenon OCSO)(2019)
- #9AmazonPilgrim, You Find the Path by Walking (By: Jeanne Murray Walker)(2019)
- #10AmazonAnaphora (By: Scott Cairns)(2019)
- #11AmazonThe Mystery of It All (By: Paul Mariani)(2019)
- #12AmazonThis Far (By: Kathleen O'Toole)(2019)
- #13AmazonWing Over Wing (By: Julie Cadwallader Staub)(2019)
- #14AmazonAndalusian Hours (By: Angela O'Donnell)(2020)
- #15AmazonA Book of Psalms (By: Edward Clarke)(2020)
- #16AmazonExploring this Terrain (By: Margaret B. Ingraham)(2020)
- #17AmazonThe Generosity (By: Luci Shaw)(2020)
- #18AmazonThere is a Future (By: Amy Bornman)(2021)
- #19AmazonIona (By: Kenneth Steven)(2021)
- #20AmazonFlying Yellow (By: Suzanne Underwood Rhodes)(2021)
- #21AmazonLove in the Time of Coronavirus (By: Angela Alaimo O'Donnell)(2021)
- #22AmazonCornered by the Dark (By: Harold J. Recinos)(2022)
About Christine Valters Paintner
Christine Valters Paintner, PhD is a contemplative author and spiritual guide, serving as the online Abbess at AbbeyoftheArts.com. She has written 13 books of nonfiction and 2 collections of poetry, exploring the intersection of contemplative practice and creative expression. Christine leads pilgrimages and writing retreats in Ireland, Scotland, Germany, and Austria, often alongside her husband John. Together, they also offer online companion retreats to her books, providing a deeper dive into her written work. As a Benedictine oblate, Christine embodies the monastic spirit in the world, living a life of contemplation and service. Her work has been a source of inspiration for countless individuals seeking to integrate spirituality and creativity into their lives.
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