James Peterson, who has been a priest for more than 50 years, works at Maria House Projects in Erie, Pennsylvania. His ministry involves the world of the streets.the world of prisoners, ex-convicts, and addicts. His book is an account of his childhood, his vocation, his ministry, and the stories of marginal persons in whom he finds Christ.the world of prisoners, ex-convicts, and addicts. His book is an account of his childhood, his vocation, his ministry, and the stories of marginal persons in whom he finds Christ.