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Book Synopsis: In 1957, at twenty-seven years old, Father Aloysius Schwartz of Washington, D.C., asked to be sent to one of the saddest places in the world: South Korea in the wake of the Korean War. Just a few months into his priesthood, he stepped off the train in Seoul into a dystopian film. Squatters with blank stares picked through hills of garbage. Paper-fleshed orphans lay on the streets like leftover war shrapnel. The scenes pierced him.
Within just fifteen years, Father Schwartz had changed the course of Korean history, founding and reforming orphanages, hospitals, hospices, clinics, schools, and the Sisters of Mary, a Korean religious order dedicated to the sickest of the sick and the poorest of the poor. All the while, he himself—like the Sisters—lived the same hard poverty as the people he served and loved.
Biographer Kevin Wells tells the story of a different kind of American hero, an ordinary priest who stared down corruption, slander, persecution, and death for the sake of God's poor. "What Father Al managed to do is beyond the pale", said his longtime collaborator Monsignor James Golasinski. "He was the boldest man I ever knew. He feared nothing."
Known for his joy and his humor, even in the teeth of Lou Gehrig's disease, Schwartz was declared a Servant of God by Pope Francis in 2015. By the time of his death in 1992, his work with the Sisters of Mary had spread to the Philippines and Mexico; and since then, the Sisters have founded Boystowns and Girlstowns across Central and South America, as well as in Tanzania. Father Schwartz died calling out to his beloved Mary, the Virgin of the Poor, saying, "All praise, honor, and glory for anything good accomplished in my life goes to her and to her alone."
Includes 16 pages of photos.
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Experience the incredible journey of a true hero with the Priest and Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz. This captivating book, written by biographer Kevin Wells, unveils the inspiring story of Father Aloysius Schwartz, an ordinary priest who transformed the lives of countless people in post-war South Korea.
Step into the shoes of Father Schwartz as he arrived in Seoul, a city plagued by poverty and desperation. With determination and unwavering faith, he founded and reformed numerous institutions including orphanages, hospitals, hospices, clinics, and schools. Through his selfless dedication, Father Schwartz not only brought hope to the sickest and poorest, but also changed the course of Korean history.
The sacrifices made by Father Schwartz were extraordinary. Living in the same destitution as the people he served, he fearlessly fought against corruption, slander, and persecution. His indomitable spirit and boundless courage earned him the title of the boldest man ever known by his collaborator Monsignor James Golasinski. Even in the face of adversity, Father Schwartz embraced joy and humor, leaving a lasting impact on those he encountered.
Join us on this compelling journey and be enlightened by the remarkable life of Father Schwartz. Through vivid storytelling and 16 pages of captivating photos, you will be inspired to overcome any obstacles in pursuit of helping the less fortunate. Learn why Pope Francis declared Father Schwartz a Servant of God in 2015 and discover how his legacy lives on through the Sisters of Mary, spreading across multiple continents.
Seize this opportunity to honor the memory of Father Schwartz and embark on a journey that will touch your heart and soul. Purchase Priest and Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz today and immerse yourself in a tale of unwavering compassion, faith, and courage.
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