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Street Gangs and God - The Battle in the Streets
“‘As a minister of charity, deacons are leaders in identifying the needs of others and meeting those needs.’ So writes Deacon Arnaldo Santos in Street Gangs and God—The Battle in the Streets. In his book, Deacon Santos does just he identifies an issue facing many and gives encouragement as how to best address it in the light of the Gospel. What is this issue? Street gangs.
What is his response? Solid families living with faith in Jesus Christ… Parents, counsellors, religious, young people and clergy will learn much from this book.”
- From the foreword by Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan, D.D. Bishop of Camden, N.J.
“Deacon Arnaldo’s story and personal experiences are powerful in themselves, but even more so in the context of his personal life story. Truly, God uses all that happens to us throughout our lives in key moments and special times, to help heal and care in others. His joyous spirit and open heart lends tremendous credibility to the words he has written and the ministry he lives. Romans 8:28 ‘all things work for good for those who love God.’”
- Monsignor Michael T. Mannion, S.T.L, M.A. Director of Community Relations for the Diocese of Camden, N.J.
“Having grown up on the South side of Chicago witnessing first hand gang violence evolve into a National Security issue, Deacon Santos serving God first, committed many years as a Police Detective trying to turn the tide. ‘You have to name it to tame it’ and he has written a book that illuminates the need for compassion and understanding through God’s will as we find solutions to this growing epidemic.”
- Ronald E. Carpenter, Founder Charles Michael Associates (Supporting Gang Awareness and Prevention)
What is his response? Solid families living with faith in Jesus Christ… Parents, counsellors, religious, young people and clergy will learn much from this book.”
- From the foreword by Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan, D.D. Bishop of Camden, N.J.
“Deacon Arnaldo’s story and personal experiences are powerful in themselves, but even more so in the context of his personal life story. Truly, God uses all that happens to us throughout our lives in key moments and special times, to help heal and care in others. His joyous spirit and open heart lends tremendous credibility to the words he has written and the ministry he lives. Romans 8:28 ‘all things work for good for those who love God.’”
- Monsignor Michael T. Mannion, S.T.L, M.A. Director of Community Relations for the Diocese of Camden, N.J.
“Having grown up on the South side of Chicago witnessing first hand gang violence evolve into a National Security issue, Deacon Santos serving God first, committed many years as a Police Detective trying to turn the tide. ‘You have to name it to tame it’ and he has written a book that illuminates the need for compassion and understanding through God’s will as we find solutions to this growing epidemic.”
- Ronald E. Carpenter, Founder Charles Michael Associates (Supporting Gang Awareness and Prevention)
157 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 27, 2016
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