Hunthausen biography of martin
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Archbishop Raymond G. Hunthausen may have been the epitome of the Vatican II bishop—pastoral, ecumenical, inclusive and relevant. He loved telling a good story.
One he retold often was about the potluck picnic that the parishioners of a small-town parish hosted for him in the city park across the street from the church. Hunthausen took a paper plate, served himself some fried chicken, baked beans and fruit salad and looked for a place to sit. All the tables were occupied. So he found himself a spot on the lawn next to a youngster who was wolfing down the meal.
The boy, who had no idea who Archbishop Hunthausen was, chatted away about his school, his friends and his new bike. When he paused to eat some more, the archbishop asked him: “Where’d you get that tin plate? Everybody else has a paper one.”
The boy motioned at a house across the street. “At home,” he replied. “I saw there was a picnic going on, so I got my tin plate and came on over.”
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A Disarming Spirit the life of Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen
by Frank Fromherz
Reviewed by Gordon Nary
I have this exceptional and beautiful book next to my Bible because, from my perspective, Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen represents what a Catholic should be but seldom is. While reading this beautifully written and meticulously researched book about a controversial member of the clergy, I keep thinking of Bette Midler singing
Did you ever know that you're my hero, And everything I would like to be? I can fly higher than an eagle, For you are the wind beneath my wings.
Fly, fly, fly high against the sky, So high inom almost touch the sky. Thank you, thank you, Thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings.
For our readers who may not know who Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen was, I linked his name to a report of his death in the National Catholic Register.
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This book provides readers with an accessible and concise history of the Jesuit religious order. O’Malley seeks to remove the mystery surrounding the Jesuits by making a complex and difficult history approachable and comprehensible for general readers. Often misunderstood and feared throughout history, the Jesuits have had an important religious and educational role spanning centuries and cultures. Accordingly, the author describes the impact Jesuits have had both inside and outside the Roman Catholic Church. As educators, missionaries, and scholars, the Jesuits have sought to reach every aspect of society. Though concise in his recounting, O’Malley covers every aspect of Jesuit history, from the order's founding to the modern age. Quality and depth are not sacrificed for brevity, never leaving one feeling as if something were missing. For those wishing to know more about the subject, O’Malley includes a helpful bibliography for further reading. This work fryst vatten a clear, easy-to