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Hidden Mercy: AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear

Name: Hidden Mercy: AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear
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Book Synopsis: The 1980s and 1990s, the height of the AIDS crisis in the United States, was decades ago now, and many of the stories from this time remain hidden: A Catholic nun from a small Midwestern town packs up her life to move to New York City, where she throws herself into a community under assault from HIV and AIDS. A young priest sees himself in the many gay men dying from AIDS and grapples with how best to respond, eventually coming out as gay and putting his own career on the line. A gay Catholic with HIV loses his partner to AIDS and then flees the church, focusing his energy on his own health rather than fight an institution seemingly rejecting him.

Set against the backdrop of the HIV and AIDS epidemic of the late twentieth century and the Catholic Church's crackdown on gay and lesbian activists, journalist Michael O'Loughlin searches out the untold stories of those who didn't look away, who at great personal cost chose compassion--even as he seeks insight for LGBTQ people of faith struggling to find a home in religious communities today.

This is one journalist's--gay and Catholic himself--compelling picture of those quiet heroes who responded to human suffering when so much of society--and so much of the church--told them to look away. These pure acts of compassion and mercy offer us hope and inspiration as we continue to confront existential questions about what it means to be Americans, Christians, and human beings responding to those most in need.

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Discover the untold stories of compassion and courage in the face of fear with Hidden Mercy: AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear. This gripping book takes you back to the 1980s and 1990s, the height of the AIDS crisis in the United States, and shines a light on the hidden heroes who chose compassion over discrimination.

Are you ready to dive into the lives of individuals who left everything behind to stand with a community under assault from HIV and AIDS? Follow the journey of a Catholic nun from a small Midwestern town who bravely moves to New York City, dedicating her life to supporting those affected by the epidemic.

But the stories don't end there. Witness the struggle of a young priest who wrestles with his own identity as he sees himself reflected in the gay men dying from AIDS. This courageous priest puts everything on the line, coming out as gay, and risking his career for the sake of compassion and acceptance.

And there's more. Enter the world of a gay Catholic living with HIV, who loses his partner to AIDS and feels rejected by the church. Instead of giving up, he redirects his energy towards his own health, determined to thrive despite the institution that turned its back on him.

Author and journalist Michael O'Loughlin, who is both gay and Catholic himself, takes you on a compelling journey. He uncovers the heart-wrenching stories of those who refused to turn a blind eye, even when society and the church told them to. These selfless acts of compassion and mercy not only provide hope and inspiration but also leave us questioning what it truly means to be Americans, Christians, and human beings.

Join us in exploring the Hidden Mercy: AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear to gain insights into the struggles faced by LGBTQ people of faith today. Discover how these unspoken acts of kindness can shape our understanding of humanity and inspire us to respond with love and compassion to those most in need.

Ready to be inspired by these extraordinary stories? Get your copy of Hidden Mercy: AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear today!

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