Sister Eve and the Blue Nun (38 page)

1. What do you know about the Blue Nun? Had you ever heard of her?

2. What happened at the monastery that created even more confusion for Eve in her discernment process about whether to remain a nun? Do you think she should keep her vows or go in the direction of her father's work?

3. How might the news of this newly discovered correspondence lead to the beatification of Sister Maria?

4. What are some of the qualities of saints? Had you ever heard of bilocation as a spiritual gift?

5. What do you think was the relationship between Vice Superior Oliver and Eve? Do they respect and care for each other? Is he a good leader at the monastery?

6. Why was the blue cape significant in this story?

7. Will Detective Lujan and Eve end up as a couple? Does he really understand her struggle? What do you think she feels for him?

8. How has working as a private detective with Captain Jackson changed Eve? Does she see the world differently?

9. Do you think Captain Jackson has a preference as to what Eve decides about keeping her vows or working with him?

10. What are the aspects of being a nun that Eve loves and misses? What are the aspects that trouble her? What do you think she will choose to do?

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

God is good. All the time. That's what they used to say every Sunday at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Asheboro, North Carolina, when I served as their pastor, and it has come to be a mantra for me. I am grateful for the goodness and faithfulness of God every day of my life.

I am indebted to the wonderful team at HarperCollins Christian Publishing, especially my new editor, Becky Monds; Karli Jackson; and the excellent copy editor, Deborah Wiseman. You women rock! Thank you also to all those who help market and publicize the book. Your work means so much! Sally, as always, I could not do it without you.

Friends and family, thank you for your continued support and love. I am blessed to have such caring and encouraging people in my life.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lynne Hinton is the
New York Times
bestselling author of
Friendship Cake
and
The Art of Arranging Flowers
, along with sixteen other books. She holds a Master of Divinity degree from Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California. She has served as hospice chaplain, church pastor, and retreat leader. Lynne is a regular columnist with
The Charlotte Observer
. A native of North Carolina, she lives with her husband and dog in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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