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Falling into Grace is a study of Andrew Greeley's fiction
and the message behind his words, revealing many timeless
political and theological ideas. Professor R.W. Carstens
shares the findings of his deep exploration into Greeley's
novels as evidence of a set of ancient values and key
political ideas that are needed today more than ever. As a
great storyteller, Greeley's message is significant-that
grace sustains us, unites us, comforts us, and sometimes
overwhelms us, but it is also evidence of our freedom.
Carstens' careful examination into the deeper meaning behind
the stories demonstrates that Greeley's characters and the
world in which they live portray life as acts of faith,
hope, and love, and prove that God is alive and well in the
hearts of many in the world. As Carstens discusses Greeley's
imagination and his political and theological concepts, he
develops his own theories about how these ideas can be
applied in today's world by creating freedom, limiting
authority, and building communities where people are united
by common goals. In the end, Carstens' study demonstrates
that Greeley's fiction shows us a way to go home -- -to the
images that appeal to the best in us, and therefore tell us
what might be.
About the Author
Professor R.W. Carstens earned his B.A. from St. Ambrose
College and received his M.A. and Ph.D. in political science
and philosophy from Miami University. Dr. Carstens has
authored several books and articles. He and his wife,
Noreen, have two sons and live in Gahanna, Ohio.
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About Father Greeley Editorial Review - Cover Image - Order Book - Author Update In addition to scholarly studies and popular fiction, this prolific writer pens a weekly column that appears in the Chicago Sun-Times and other newspapers. He is also a frequent contributor to The New York Times, the National Catholic Reporter, America and Commonweal. Known for his mischievous Irish wit and trenchant commentary, Father Greeley is interviewed regularly on national radio and television. He has also authored hundreds of articles on sociological topics, ranging from school desegregation to elder sex to politics and the environment. His articles appear in a broad cross-section of scholarly publications. |
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Throughout his priesthood, Father Greeley
has unflinchingly urged his beloved Church to become more responsive to
evolving concerns of Catholics everywhere. His clear writing style,
consistent themes and celebrity stature have made him a leading spokesperson
for generations of Catholics. Many claim to have remained within the Church
because Father Greeley fosters meaningful debate on significant issues that
would otherwise remain unexplored. He has chronicled his service to the
Church in two autobiographies, Confessions of a Parish Priest and
Furthermore!
In 1986, Father Greeley established a $1
million Catholic Inner-City School Fund, providing scholarships and
financial support to schools in the Chicago Archdiocese with a minority
student body of more than 50 percent. In 1984, he contributed a $1 million
endowment to establish a chair in Roman Catholic Studies at the University
of Chicago. He also funds an annual lecture series, "The Church in Society,"
at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, Illinois, from which he
received his S.T.L. in 1954. A Chicago native, he earned his M.A. in 1961
and his Ph.D. in 1962 from the University of Chicago. He is a penetrating
student of popular culture who is deeply engaged with the world around him.
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