Bernard Lee reflects on the nature of charism and what he calls the "deep story," the inheritance that members of a religious community receive from the founder or foundress. He emphasizes the need for giving Scripture and the Eucharist places of privilege in the community and suggests ways for doing so that help religious be more open to the presence of the Spirit. Father Lee also considers the topics of community-in-mission and vows-in-mission as other essential elements of active apostolic communities. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter will lead to challenging and invigorating conversations.