Sometimes What We Need Most Is What We Fear Most
"Times change and situations seem to change, but there is still a great need for prophets, for God's ambassadors, to stand up and be counted. Who will dare to be Paul the Apostle today, or Dorothy Day, or Francis of Assisi, or Dietrich Bonhoeffer? Who will dare, when God calls, to say, 'Here I am, Lord. Send me'?"
-from the Foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Meet twelve fascinating-at times, intimidating-Christian change agents who were unafraid to ask what God would have them do in the face of life's realities-and unafraid to go ahead and do it. Their words and actions challenged the status quo, and in so doing they showed the face of Jesus to the Church and to the world.
Whether calling us to live simply in the name of Jesus, showing the way to genuine peacemaking, or exemplifying the true meaning of courage, the legacies of these blessed troublemakers continue to inspire us today ? if we let them.
Paul of Tarsus ? Mary Magdalene ? Origen of Alexandria ? Francis of Assisi ? Hildegard of Bingen ? Thomas Cranmer ? Sojourner Truth ? Dorothy Day ? Dietrich Bonhoeffer ? Janani Luwum ? Oscar Romero ? K. H. Ting
Change is never easy, and it is most threatening to those in institutional power, whether in society or the Church. Yet there are times when transformation is sorely needed, and it usually takes "troublemakers" to help bring it about. This book explores twelve of these fascinating at times, intimidating men and women. These Christian change agents were not afraid to challenge structures that would divide and repress, showing the world a different way of living. Throughout history, others have sought to canonize and control these individuals, but their faith, their vision, their courage continues to inspire us today if we let them. Each profile will include a glimpse into the person's life and lasting legacy, historical reactions to each person's extraordinary actions, questions for reflection, and suggestions for further study. Profiles include: The Apostle Paul; Mary Magdalene; Francis of Assisi; Thomas Cranmer; Archbishop Oscar Romero; Dorothy Day and more.
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