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Joshua and the Shepherd (Joshua)
A GENTLEMAN NAMED JOSHUA AND A SIMPLE MESSAGE THAT COULD REVOLUTIONIZE THE CHURCH... It is the end of a bitter cold winter. A crowd of people files into a cathedral to celebrate the consecration of a new bishop -- a good man, they think, strict in doctrine but capable of compassion. A man of tradition, not of reform. A "company man." His name is David Campbell.
And sitting...more
And sitting...more
Paperback, 256 pages
Published
May 20th 1996
by Touchstone
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This is an entirely pleasant fantasy about a good Catholic bishop who actually follows the teachings of Jesus, and in so doing changes the world. As my mother would say, "it's a nice story." Considering that, just a few days ago, the first Catholic bishop in American history was indicted for protecting a pedophile priest, Joshua and the Shepherd is a happy parable about how the Church, and the world, could be if our leaders cared more about people than the organization.
This is my second Joshua b...more
This is my second Joshua b...more
Girzone really makes you think while reading this book. I think the message that I got out of this book is that to make great change we must work together. By continuing to divide ourselves and our faith we continue to divide the possibility of making the world a better place. It is in our similarities in belief such as the desire to do works of charity that will create a new life.
The fact that Girzone left the Catholic priesthood shows up a little as you can sense some tension aimed at the bur...more
The fact that Girzone left the Catholic priesthood shows up a little as you can sense some tension aimed at the bur...more
This is my all time favorite. A simple parable which teaches wonderful values and describes how ridiculous people react in situations that are "out of their comfort zone."
If only the church were this forward thinking, we could have many more followers and less deserters.
Great story
Not quite as good or life-altering as the original Joshua, but still had some very intriguing ideas about how the church should be organized, including the role of priests and the hierarchy. This book makes a strong case for more full involvement of lay people in the workings of the church.
This book took forever, between homework and school. Finally, I sat down and was captivated in the hypocrisy of the church and how revolutionary David's ideas were. I loved the ending, though it came kind of quickly. Too quickly.
An encouragement to people who believe they are following what is right even if it against what is exceptable.
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FROM PUBLISHER:
JOSEPH F. GIRZONE retired from the active priesthood in 1981 due to health reasons, and embarked on a second career as a writer and speaker.
In 1995 he established the Joshua Foundation, an organization dedicated to making Jesus better known throughout the world.
His bestselling books include Joshua, A Portrait of Jesus, and Never Alone. He lives in Altamont, New York.
More about Joseph F. Girzone...
JOSEPH F. GIRZONE retired from the active priesthood in 1981 due to health reasons, and embarked on a second career as a writer and speaker.
In 1995 he established the Joshua Foundation, an organization dedicated to making Jesus better known throughout the world.
His bestselling books include Joshua, A Portrait of Jesus, and Never Alone. He lives in Altamont, New York.
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