In our chaotic world, people from all walks of life hunger for a sense of direction and purpose. This is especially true for Christians seeking to live by faith and work for social justice. Too often, Christians lose sight of the treasures we inherit from scripture and tradition. In Can Religious Life Be Prophetic?, Michael Crosby, a Capuchin priest and authoritative voice in Catholic renewal, helps us rediscover the abundant gifts of Christianity. By making the great prophetic voices of scripture come alive he shows us how we can renew our spiritual lives, invigorate our communities, and revitalize the church as a whole.
In our chaotic world, people from all walks of life hunger for a sense of direction and purpose. This is especially true for Christians seeking to live by faith and work for social justice. Too…
“This is a courageous book, written with integrity and honesty. Michael Crosby asks the questions many are afraid to ask and exposes issues that are painful to look at.” —Barbara Fiand, author of Living the Vision: Religious Vows in an Age of Change
“This is a courageous book, written with integrity and honesty. Michael Crosby asks the questions many are afraid to ask and exposes issues that are painful to look at.” —Barbara Fiand, author of Living the Vision: Religious…
Michael H. Crosby belongs to the Midwest Province of the Capuchin Franciscans and holds a masters in economics, an STL, and a PhD in theology. He writes and speaks about biblical spirituality, and he actively participates in the corporate responsibility movement. He is the author several books, including the Catholic Press Award-winning Can Religious Life Be Prophetic? and Finding Francis, Following Christ. He lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.