“For my part, I believe that the vain, glorious and the violent will not inherit the earth. . . . In pursuance of that faith my friends and I take the hands of the dying in our hands. And some of us travel to the Pentagon, and others live in the Bowery and serve there, and others speak unpopularly and plainly of the fate of the unborn and of convicted criminals. It is all one.”
Quote by Daniel Berrigan
Work
We Die Before We Live: Talking with the Very Ill
We Die Before We Live: Talking with the Very Ill is a collection of interviews that delves into the lives of people with terminal illnesses. The book provides a poignant and insightful look into their personal journeys, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of facing life-threatening conditions. It captures the resilience, hope, and wisdom of those who are confronting their mortality head-on. more
Author
Daniel Berrigan
Daniel Berrigan was an American priest known for his activism in the anti-war and peace movements. Born on May 9, 1921, he passed away on April 30, 2016. Father Berrigan made contributions to theology, literature, and the arts, and his poetry and prose are highly regarded. more