Ragman - reissue: And Other Cries of FaithUpdated with eleven new stories and meditations, this Gold Medallion–winning classic interweaves vivid stories, deep meditations, and provocative allegories that together explore the power and meaning of love within an often inhumane urban landscape. The opening chapter, "Ragman," remains one of Walter Wangerin Jr.'s most beloved works and leads the reader to thirty–three other writings, all bearing the author's trademark poignancy and lyricism. Ranging from gentle reflections to heart–rending invocations, these selections are powerful, thought–provoking explorations of the meaning of faith, the person of Christ, and the communion of believers. Again and again, Wangerin's cries of faith touch our deepest pains with rays of joyful healing. |
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... hands extended , ready to receive me to your kingdom - not only the same God as hears me now , but in the same eternal moment as now I pray ! Ah , Lord , who , before Abraham was , is ! Eternal God , such thoughts are too wonderful for ...
... hands of men , shall be transfigured by my being : I make good come out of evil ; I am the good come out of evil . I am her Lord , who loves this woman . And for a while I'll let her mother me . But then I'll grow . And I will take my ...
... hand is already out and you are saying , " Thanks , " even before I have returned it to you . But I do a foolish thing , suddenly , for which I now ask your forgiveness . I didn't know how dreadfully it would complicate your night . I ...
... hand . Then how shall I make him to know me , how crack his heart with the hammer , for- giveness ? — " The water had no right to be wine . Six jars stood empty ; that was demonstrable . Then Jesus is- sued a command , and the servants ...
... hands , standing between their beds . We were a picture of familial devotion . " Jesus Savior / wash away / all that has been wrong today / Help us every day - Matthew ! What are you doing ? " Dear Matthew had slipped from covers and ...
Contents
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Time and the Christ | 27 |
De Aranea | 29 |
The Cry of the Whole Congregation | 32 |
A Christmas Pastorale | 92 |
A Minister for the Nations | 99 |
Servants of the Cross | 108 |
Clara Schreiber | 116 |
Body of Christ Youre a Woman | 128 |
Killing by the Little Cuts | 134 |
To Joseph at His Confirmation | 140 |
To Matthew at His Confirmation | 156 |
Lily | 50 |
The Poet and His Congregation to Christ | 59 |
THE SERVANT OF CHRIST | 61 |
The Time in the City 33 | 63 |
Preaching | 64 |
The Making of a Minister | 73 |
To Mary at Her Confirmation | 165 |
Fights Unfought Forgiveness Forgone | 174 |
To Talitha at Her Confirmation | 182 |
And Through the Night Watch Oer Your Beds | 191 |
The Body of ChristSet Free | 203 |