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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... knees and elbows made a sad X. Her shoul- ders shook . Her heart was breaking . The Ragman stopped his cart . Quietly , he walked to the woman , stepping round tin cans , dead toys , and Pampers . " Give me your rag , " he said so.
... heart and set it afire ? Who knows the word wherewith you commanded the sun to be ? Who knows the be- ginning of the things which we can know ? Theory ! Theory ! We chirp theories like chickadees , because ignorance is a terrifying ...
... could make a difference to the Deity ; I whis- per here , now , the truth of my heart and the wholeness of my being : I whisper , God , I love you , too . An Advent Monologue I LOVE A CHILD . But she Meditation on a New Year's Day 9.
... heart . I've called from the hall . I've sung her name through cracks in the plaster . But I have a bright trumpet of a voice , and she cov- ers her ears and weeps . She thinks each word an accusation . I could , of course , ignore the ...
... 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 heard it , and the servants , pre- pared by Mary's ...
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 |