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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... woman sitting on her back porch . She was sobbing into a handkerchief , sighing , and shedding a thousand tears . Her knees and elbows made a sad X. Her shoul- ders shook . Her heart was breaking . The Ragman stopped his cart . Quietly ...
... woman in her body by its shape , a swelling at her belly . She sings , " Puss , puss . " I know the truth , that she is singing of no cat at all , but of her face , sadly , calling it ugly . And I know the truth , that she is right ...
... after all , truly to nurture her , to take the loneliness away , to make her beautiful , as lovely as my moon at night , my sun come morning ? I know what I will do . I'll make the woman herself my door - and by An Advent Monologue II.
... woman . And for a while I'll let her mother me . But then I'll grow . And I will take my trumpet voice again , which once would kill her . And I'll take her , too , into my arms . And out of that little room , that filthy tenement , I ...
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 |