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Faith in Action

Revisado: 02-12-23

What became evident during this horrific time was those whose faith propelled them to help those in need, versus the institutional church that was only concerned with the survival of the institution (and it’s rules) without any adherence to what it was called to be in the first place. The book was a reminder of a period of time I lived through and I thought it was very well done and respectful. O’Loughlin’s quest to have a written history is admiral, but it also reminds me of all the stories that were never told or forgotten, but this book helps. If you listen to this book, which I highly recommend, be prepared for feelings to surface regarding the topic, for good and/or ill, and think about what are they saying to you. It is a thought provoking book and a challenge to how we interact with those that are seen as “different” or a threat to one’s perceived idea of how people are to be within society; I guess we haven’t learned much because I would say it is even worse today, which is sad. Yet, that is one of the core messages in the book, dialoguing with the “other” to understand each other, even if you don’t agree, it is about the dignity of the person, and for some, to recognize each as a child of God without the baggage of dogma the Church promotes. Like I said, this is a thought provoking book. Read/listen to it and see what you get from it. Highest Recommendation!

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