Book Extracts
We had only ourselves to offer
In the introduction of his book “The Poor are the Church”, after having evoked his childhood in the text “A (…) Read more
Proximity and distance
“We need to be simultaneously in proximity to extreme poverty and distant from it. Proximity, because the poorest are our (…) Read more
It’s Not Easy to Forgive
In this time of crisis, this message, written in 1984, is as relevant now as in the plea made by (…) Read more
Women – the last line of defence against poverty
In this extract from a training session in 1962, Father Joseph Wresinski invites the volunteers working at the camp in (…) Read more
Facing my people
I arrived on the plateau called “Le Château de France” on the fourteenth of July, 1956. The sun was scorching (…) Read more
Tomorrow Will Be Different
An extract from “Tomorrow Will Be Different” ( Paroles pour demain) Tomorrow Will Be Different How can I express the (…) Read more
The Children of The Market Place
An extract from “Tomorrow Will Be Different” (Paroles pour demain) documents The Chlidren of The Market Place
Who Will Roll Away The Stone
An extract from “Tomorrow Will Be Different” ( Paroles pour demain) documents Who Will Roll Away The Stone
When Children Smile
An extract from “Tomorrow Will Be Different” ( Paroles pour demain) documents When Children Smile
I’ve Been Waiting Too Long
Extract from “Tomorrow Will Be Different” ( Paroles pour demain) documents I’ve Been Waiting Too Long