Christian Mission and Poverty

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Athanasius of Alexandria, Life of St. Anthony of Egypt . Translated by H. Ellershaw, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, Vol. 4 . Edited by Philip Schaff and Henry Wace. (Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1892.) Revised and edited for New Advent by Kevin Knight. http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/2811.htm. This classic work is a good introduction to the monastic impulse: the call to leave economic and political centers in pursuit of poverty and faithfulness to Jesus. Booth, Catherine and William, Aggressive Christianity: A Passionate Call for Christian Social Justice (Pantianos Classics, 1880). This work is written by the founders of the Salvation Army and demonstrates their commitment to preaching the Gospel among the poor. Francis and Clare: The Complete Works . (Mahwah: Paulist Press, 1982). Translation and introduction by Regis J. Armstrong, OFM CAP and Ignatius C. Brady, OFM. This work contains the complete writings of Francis, the “little poor brother” and founder of the Friars Minor, and Clare, the founder of the Poor Sisters. Oden, Thomas C., The Good Works Reader (Grand Rapids, Eerdmans, 2007). This reader presents a thorough sampling of what the mothers and fathers of Christian faith had to say about how Christians should live our lives. This text includes many ancient reflections on Christian mission and poverty. St Basil the Great, On Social Justice . (Crestwood: St Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 2009). Translation and introduction by C. Paul Schroeder. This text includes Basil’s The Sermon to the Rich and three more of his sermons focused on the themes of Christian mission and poverty.