num_pages: 245
description: One of the most influential Catholic figures of the of the twentieth century, Jesuit priest and activist Daniel Berrigan has inspired countless people of faith and conscience to pursue the gospel vision of a world without war. In 1968 he made national headlines as one of the Catonsville Nine, who destroyed draft files to protest the Vietnam War. In the nearly thirty years since then he has continued to challenge the conscience of both his country and the church by his uncompromising manner of Christian witness. In Apostle of Peace, reflective essays by forty fellow travelers celebrate Berrigan's life and gifts as a peacemaker, prophet, poet, priest, and keeper of the word. These essays by distinguished friends and colleagues from every walk of life are written in honor of Berrigan's seventy-fifth birthday. Daniel Berrigan, apostle of peace: an introduction (of sorts) / John Dear, S.JThe prophet. Troublesome image, hopeful sign / Joan Chittister, O.S.BAn easy essay for a post-modern Ezekiel (in honor of Daniel Berrigan on his 75th birthday) / Richard Rohr, O.F.MProphet and pastor / Richard DeatsCourage in abundance / Bishop Thomas GumbletonDan the messenger / Robert ColesOne of the great truth-tellers / Rosemary Radford RuetherThe resister. Peacemaking is hard / Jim DouglassWe are filled with hope: beating swords into plowshares with Daniel / Molly RushThe heart's beat, the childrenborn, the risen bread / Anne Montgomery, R.S.C.JPeace pilgrim to Vietnam / Howard ZinnHumanity and humor / Earl CrowHow our Daniel came to face the lions / Ramsey ClarkThe keeper of the world. Dan Berrigan, theologian / Walter WinkThe way the book invites / Ched MyersTaking the book with life and death seriousness / Bill Wylie-KellermannThe angel of recidivism / Megan McKennaThe poet. Walking with Father Dan / Thich Nhat HanhLiving what you believe / Denise LevertovA poet for difficult times / Elizabeth BartelmeUnka's catfish pizza, cappuccino, and poetry / Frida BerriganAn easy essay from a Catholic worker / Carmen TrottaThe peacemaker. A great lake of beer / Jim ForestThe world will be saved by beauty / Mary Evelyn JegenAmong the finest treasure in the church / Tom FoxThank you for converting me / Bishop Walter SullivanA rebel for peace / Jean VanierThe jesuit. Life in community with Dan / Don Moore, S.JDaniel and the Joseph coat / William Hart McNichols, S.JA Christ figure / Richard McSorley, S.JA letter from your brother in El Salvador / Jon Sobrino, S.JCrossing the line / Luis Calero, S.JServants of Christ's mission in a world of war / Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, S.JThe writer. A social critic with humor and mystery / Michael TrueThe teacher. Teacher of peace / Colman McCarthySeeking wisdom by living the truth / Robert LudwigThe retreat master. Sowing seeds of peace for future generations / Robert RainesThe mentor. A life both comforting and challenging / Shelley DouglassInspiration and invitation / Joyce HollydayA letter from prison / Frank CordaroThe friend. Steadfast with a smile / Jim WallisMerton and Berrigan: an extraordinary friendship, two extraordinary spirits / Mary Luke Tobin, S.LKeeping me in the church / Martin SheenA letter from Block Island / Mary DonnellyOnce and for all / Joseph RoccasalvoThe brother. Dan my brother / Jerry BerriganWith a word to the weary / Elizabeth McAlisterA testimony to my brother / Philip BerriganThe last word. Less than / Daniel Berrigan
language: English
title: Apostle of Peace: Essays in Honor of Daniel Berrigan
titlecomplete: Apostle of Peace: Essays in Honor of Daniel Berrigan
ratings_count: 4
publisher: Orbis Books