Radical Compassion: Finding Christ in the Heart of the Poor

Radical Compassion: Finding Christ in the Heart of the Poor

Loving the Unloved of Society
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â€œI realize that God brought me into this world, blessed with skills and talents. The only thing that makes sense to me is to use them in the service of the poor. It is at their feet that I find myself.â€

For almost ten years, Gary Smith, S.J., lived and worked among the poor of Portland, Oregon. With this memoir, he invites us to walk with him and meet some of the abandoned, over-looked, and forgotten members of our society with whom he has shared his life. Just as Smith found a deeper, truer understanding of himself and of the heart of God through his work, these people and their stories stand to transform us.
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â€œAlthough its subject matter is bleak, the book is not. Smith has found love amid the despair. His book is touching, at times hopeful, and the kind of book that is hard to put down, that fascinates, horrifies, and rivets oneâ€™s attention.â€
â€”Booklist
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â€œSmith takes us where we would rather not go, the heart of the poor, the lonely, and the abandoned. In true Ignatian fashion, he finds God there. An unforgettable experience for those who have the courage to walk with him.â€
â€”Michael L. Cook, S.J.
Professor of theology
Gonzaga University
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â€œSmith performs modern-day miracles of compassion, and his book sets a new standard for writing about the rich faith of those who are materially poor. His stirring prose and utter honesty will change the hearts and minds of many readers.â€
â€”Gerald T. Cobb, S.J.
Chair, department of English
Seattle University
Country USA
Brand Loyola Press
Manufacturer Loyola Press
Binding Paperback
Color Grey
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780829420005
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Loyola Press
Manufacturer	Loyola Press
Binding	Paperback
Color	Grey
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780829420005
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Radical Compassion: Finding Christ in the Heart of the Poor

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