Alfred Delp, SJAlfred Delp (1907 1945) was a German Jesuit executed by the Nazis for anti Hitler activities. During his months in prison he composed a series of meditations on Advent, the Lord's Prayer, the tasks of the future, the meaning of happiness, and other spiritual themes. Written on the edge of eternity Delp's reflections bear a special power and poignancy. His words show the ongoing relevance of the Gospel in an age of idolatrous power and capricious

that we will re-read no only the old texts of the New Testament but also the most recent commentaries written in Europe

especially those we are inclined to romanticize

and the spiritual life have affected countless people of all faiths

Barbara Fiand

It is clear from the range of essays that all religious traditions have structures and teachings designed to distribute resources and mitigate greed

An inmate for life

I rejoice with the new hope for mankind because of the kind of work that she and her associates are doing

Charles Journet

"We must walk with the companions of Jesus

The Marian Age (1850-1950)

" -- Methodist Recorder

and Oceania