For more than 25 years, Gary Smith, SJ, has been helping the poor as he lives among them and ministers to their needs. In Radical Compassion, Smith chronicles his life and work in the poverty-stricken Old Town section of Portland, Oregon. These touching and often heart-breaking stories reveal the problems and issues facing the growing homeless population in our country. As we witness Smith helping the poor, we learn the lessons of love, forgiveness, and acceptance that have radically changed his heart—and can radically change ours, as well.  For more from Gary Smith, SJ, visit www.loyolabooks.org/Smith

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Gary Smith, S.J., a Jesuit priest of the Oregon Province, has lived among and ministered to the poor since 1969. He recently spent eight years living and working in the poverty-stricken Old Town section of Portland. He is currently working with the Jesuit Refugee Service in Uganda. He is the author of one other book, Street Journal.

For more from Gary Smith, S.J., visit www.loyolabooks.org/Smith

An unfogettable read for those who have the courage to walk with him.

—Michael L. Cook, S.J., professor of theology,
Gonzaga University

Smith’s stirring prose and utter honesty will change the hearts and minds of many readers. This book is a grace, a gift, and a challenge.

—Gerald T. Cobb, S.J., chair, department of English,
Seattle University

One of the best books I have ever read - very powerful and touching. Smith depicts first hand experience with eloquence.

—Sheryl Lynn Anderson,
Inquiring Mind Bookstore, NY

...his book is touching, at times hopeful, and the kind of book that is hard to put down, that fascinates, horrifies, and rivets one’s attention.

—Booklist

Shocking, devastating, inspiring, these real-life parables from the streets are a gospel of the 21st century.

—Andrew J. Dufner, S.J., director,
Nestucca Sanctuary

It is a spiritual experience to read this book. It is like reading a new chapter of Acts, or the memoir of Jesus among the poor and broken in Galilee. It is a book full of wisdom and love.

—National Catholic Reporter