The narrative explores the journey of a remarkable mendicant preacher who embodies a modern apostleship centered on practical love. Through his inspiring actions and teachings, he influences those around him, showcasing the power of compassion and selflessness in contemporary society. The story highlights his impact and the transformative nature of his mission, making it a compelling account of faith in action.
Werenfried van StraatenThis book is by Fr. Werenfried van Straaten, a Dutch Norbertine whose name means warrior for peace and who has been called by hundreds of thousands of admirers and recipients of his generosity the bacon priest . This is the story of the spiritual crusade of a man with nothing but an old hat for begging and a heart full of love who has begged and then given away 2 billion in the past forty years. He began when he saw the great distress suffered by the refugees returning to Germany after World War II and his heart went out to them and to the church behind the Iron Curtain. Since then he has spread his generosity to every continent through Aid to the Church in Need. This book is the story of the sufferings he has encountered as he has visited the Church in Europe and Asia, Latin America and Africa and behind the Iron Curtain--of the generosity of the people who