Father Mychal Judge: An Authentic American Hero
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (874 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0809105527 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A portrait of the Franciscan priest and FDNY chaplain who lost his life in the World Trade Center attacks recounts his personal story and his experiences in the firehouse, his friary, and his church.
A wonderful Priest In an age that there is great suspect, and hostility towards priests, this book restores one faith in the many saints in our midst, who never gain newspaper headlines. I read the book before watching the CD about Father Judge, and it is a wondeful, easy read.I had . Five Stars Margaret Brill I really appreciated Father Mychal Judge after reading this book. Everyone should read it.. "Fr. Mychal Judge" according to M. Haines. Have you ever faced addiction or have a secret you could never tell?This priests story will give you courage to face both & come out a winner.
Despite that, this is an intriguing biography that should hold appeal for a wide readership.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. Although he had a penchant for attracting and even seeking the limelight, friends recall him as a humble man in touch with his own humanity. A recovering alcoholic and an acknowledged homosexual who struggled with living a chaste, celibate life, Father Judge was known to those he served as a passionate advocate of the downtrodden and suffering. . From Publishers Weekly Father Mychal Judge became an instant American hero when he died while administering the "last rites" to a victim of the September 11 World Trade Center attacks, but even before that grim day, there was much about the Franciscan priest to commend to posterity. Ford boldly compares him to the founder of the Franciscans, St. Through interviews with fellow friars, close friends and others, Ford, a BBC journalist special