Come, Holy Spirit: Thoughts on Renewing the Earth as the Kingdom of God
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Introduction by Fr. Benedict Joseph Groeschel, O.F.M. Cap.
With a New Introduction by Kevin J. Hanlon, MM
"Our work will never save our souls. It is immaterial where we are and what we do; the thing that matters is who we are and what we intend." --Servant of God Francis X. Ford, MM
This book by Bishop Ford, one of the earliest pioneers, had its origins in spiritual talks delivered to the Maryknoll Sisters in China. It was originally published soon after his death in a Chinese prison camp.
Concerned with the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of Christians, it remains a classic of twentieth-century spirituality. As Fr. Benedict Groeschel writes in his introduction, "It offers an insight into the soul of a man who was eventually to pay for his spiritual convictions with his life. In some ways, it also gives an insight into the entire missionary effort of the American Catholic Church in the first part of the twentieth century."
And it continues to bear a message for all Christians about the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of prayer, mission, service, and discipleship.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781626986701
Publisher: Orbis Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 March 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Orbis Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 9.0mm
Width: 147.0mm
Height: 180.0mm
Weight: 168g
Pages: 168
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About the Author
Bishop Francis X. Ford (1892-1956) was the first recruit to the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, joining the new mission society right out of high school. Following his ordination he was also one of the first group of four Maryknoll missioners sent to China. After many years of service in southern China he was named the first bishop of Kaying. After the Communist Revolution he was arrested and charged with espionage. Enduring harsh treatment, he died in prison on February 21, 1952. His cause for canonization is in process.
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