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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... you hurt me . I heard it and remember it still . Then you paid , crunched the sacks against your breast , and walked out into the night , the thongs sadly slapping at your heels . Ah , you . You . How much I must 14 RAGMAN.
... heard it , and the servants , pre- pared by Mary's ministration , obeyed ; that sequence , too , was clear , evident , and reasonable . Soon water brimmed in the six jars , and no one wondered at that . Fill a jar , and water will brim ...
... heard other drums . Matthew took other exam- ples , each of them more vigorous than the last , and terrifying to a father's heart . He watched what he called " the Six Millions Dollar Man " with worshipful attention . But that which he ...
... heard her . " " What did she say ? " " She said , ' Wash your hands . " " " And why haven't you washed your hands ? " In perfect innocence the child looked up at me from the floor . With perfect rationality , lifting two fingers , he ...
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 |