Joyce Rupp and Macrina Wiederkehr, authors of a newly released book, The Circle of Life, spoke Sunday, March 13, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville.

"The seasons of the earth: spring, summer, autumn and winter, circle through our days, blessing both our inner and outer lives. Every movement in the circle of life is a dance of life and death and life. Each of the external seasons is like a mirror for our soul's seasonal journey. As we pass through these patterns of the year and of the heart, we are offered graced opportunities for spiritual transformation," she says.

Joyce Rupp is known for her work as a writer, retreat and conference speaker and "spiritual midwife." She is a member of the Servite (Servants of Mary) community and has led retreats throughout North America, as well as in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. She is the author of many books, including the bestsellers Rest Your Dreams on a Little Twig, The Cup of Our Life, May I have This Dance and Praying Our Goodbyes.

Macrina Wiederkehr, O.S.B., is a Benedictine Sister at St. Scholastica Monastery in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She travels widely to offer retreats and conferences. Macrina is the author of five other books: A Tree Full of Angels, Seasons of Your Heart, The Song of the Seed, Gold in Your Memories and Behold Your Life. After a short program, the speakers will invite audience discussion. There will also be a reception where the authors will be available to sign books.