A Theology of Migration: The Bodies of Refugees and the Body of Christ

by Daniel G. Groody

A systematic theology of migration that seeks to reframe the operative political, social and cultural narratives through a Eucharistic narrative. The heart of it revolves around the outer journey of migrants, the inner journey of faith, and the divine journey into our world. Drawing on accounts of migrants and refugees around the globe, the book explores the relationship between faith and justice, theology and migration, and Christian spirituality and the challenges of the modern world. From a theological perspective, it is about the God who first migrated to our world in the Incarnation and the God who calls people to migrate back to our spiritual homeland as citizens of the Kingdom. It explores the body of Christ as encountered inside of a church building in the sacrament of the Eucharist and the body of Christ as encountered outside of it in the least and the last of our world today (Mt. 25:31–46). In the context of the global migration and refugee crisis, it examines ways the divine and human intermingle on our earthly pilgrimage and transform us into the image and likeness of God to become bread for the world through the works of mercy.

330 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 6, 2022

Reviews

[Marie Sonnen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jesus was a migrant to our world. He was a refugee in Egypt. He invites us to migrate with Him to his kingdom. This book tells compelling stories of migrants and refugees today in all parts of our world. The author draws interesting comparisons to biblical figures. While it is definitely told from a Roman Catholic perspective, there is enormous depth and value in these pages. I highly recommend this book.

[Gerardo Garcia Palacios · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!

Good book for PhDs and DMins. It’s theological perspective is great and helps the reader to open their minds about immigrants.

[Leo Terry · Rating 5 out of 5]

A true vision for the migrant issue!!!🙏❤️