Credible Signs of Christ Alive: Case Studies from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development

by John P. Hogan

This accessible and stirring book not only introduces readers to the work of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), the domestic antipoverty and social justice program sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, but also inspires us to service. With John P. Hogan as our guide, we are invited to walk with those who serve and those who are served in confronting the daily reality of poverty as well as the root causes and structures that cause it. Written with the skill of a journalist and the passion of a social justice reformer, Credible Signs of Christ Alive highlights six exemplary CCHD-funded projects that represent successful joint efforts between the working poor―including whites, African-Americans, Latin Americans, and a variety of immigrant groups including, Africans, Asians, Hispanics, and Russians―and the non-poor. Complete with case studies, reflection questions, suggested actions, contacts, and optional further reading, this book tells the story behind the poverty statistics, mines the hope behind the headlines, and makes real the power of faith to transform the world.

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book read a little like a textbook, and I'm not much in a textbook mood these days. Nevertheless, it made me realize I need to do some more advocacy/justice work in my life. It really highlighted the incredible work done by community organizing, which was refreshing after Sarah Palin's comments a few months ago.

[Ckrippner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a MUST if you want to REALLY know what is going on TODAY. I was especially struck by the the stories of the poultry farms and pig farms and what people are doing.