Out of the Ashes Came Hope

By Monsignor William J. Linder with Gilda Rogers

Biography & Memoir
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Author: Monsignor William J. Linder ISBN: 9781480836853
Publisher: Archway Publishing Publication: October 5, 2016
Imprint: Archway Publishing Language: English
Author: Monsignor William J. Linder
ISBN: 9781480836853
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Publication: October 5, 2016
Imprint: Archway Publishing
Language: English

The 1960s in Newark, New Jersey, were a crucible of racial tensions. While the civil rights movement slowly planted the seeds of hope and resilience across the rest of the nation, the movement in Newark faced intense challenges from an entrenched and racist political power structureculminating in the 67 Newark riots. But while these riots reduced the Central Ward to rubble, one place was spared from the destruction and would become a hub for social changeQueen of Angels Church.
Out of the Ashes Came Hope is an inspiring and timely memoir that illuminates the life work of Father William J. Linder, a newly ordained white priest whose radical transformation takes place once he is assigned to the all-black parish at Queen of Angels in Newark, New Jersey, in 1963. Father Linder imbues hope into a dread of hopelessness that plagued the lives of many black residentsmany of whom had grown accustomed to living in squalid conditions and dilapidated public housing. As a messenger of Gods love, Father Linders journey to Newark activates and galvanizes the community to believe that change is possible, and together they embark on a task of epic proportionsto rebuild Newarks Central Ward.
His journey hand in hand with his community speaks to a life dedicated to working with the most vulnerable and downtrodden people in society. He is a servant of God who is always bound to hopethe most spontaneous prayer that exists.

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The 1960s in Newark, New Jersey, were a crucible of racial tensions. While the civil rights movement slowly planted the seeds of hope and resilience across the rest of the nation, the movement in Newark faced intense challenges from an entrenched and racist political power structureculminating in the 67 Newark riots. But while these riots reduced the Central Ward to rubble, one place was spared from the destruction and would become a hub for social changeQueen of Angels Church.
Out of the Ashes Came Hope is an inspiring and timely memoir that illuminates the life work of Father William J. Linder, a newly ordained white priest whose radical transformation takes place once he is assigned to the all-black parish at Queen of Angels in Newark, New Jersey, in 1963. Father Linder imbues hope into a dread of hopelessness that plagued the lives of many black residentsmany of whom had grown accustomed to living in squalid conditions and dilapidated public housing. As a messenger of Gods love, Father Linders journey to Newark activates and galvanizes the community to believe that change is possible, and together they embark on a task of epic proportionsto rebuild Newarks Central Ward.
His journey hand in hand with his community speaks to a life dedicated to working with the most vulnerable and downtrodden people in society. He is a servant of God who is always bound to hopethe most spontaneous prayer that exists.

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