The Meaning is in the Shadows  | The Meaning is in the Shadows is a collection of writings spanning the career of the well known social campaigner Peter McVerry. In 1974, as a newly ordained Jesuit priest, Fr McVerry chose to live and work in the inner city with a small group from his order. He began working with young people from severely disadvantaged families and communities. Many had dropped out of school, were involved in crime and on a straight road to prison. To a young priest from a middle-class background the experience was a complete culture shock. It challenged his attitudes, revealed his own prejudices, opened his eyes to what is happening in our very divided society and called into question his understanding of God. A ministry intended to last a few years became a life-long commitment.
This book contains his reflections on these experiences. He reflects critically on the strructures and systems in our society which push people to the margins and ensure that they remain there. Issues affecting prisoners, school outs, drug users and homeless people are discussed in a way that challenges and provokes. He questions the structures that affect the lives of those on the margins and makes radical suggestions for change.
About the author: Peter McVerry is a Jesuit priest who has spent many years working with homeless young people. In 1979 he set up a hostel for homeless boys. Four years later he established the Arrupe Society to provide accommodation for boys over the age of 16. Based at the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice in Upper Sherrrard Street, Dublin, his campaigning for and involvement with troubled young people has made him one of the most prophetic voices in Ireland today. | Price: €14.95
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