God's Bandit: The Story Of Don Orione "Father Of The Poor"
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In the turbulent heart of early twentieth-century Italy, one man waged a relentless, compassionate war against poverty, suffering, and spiritual despair — and God's Bandit chronicles the remarkable life of Don Luigi Orione, the charismatic Catholic priest who became known as the Father of the Poor. Douglas Hyde presents a vivid and moving portrait of a man who defied convention, built orphanages and homes for the destitute from almost nothing, and inspired thousands through sheer force of faith and will. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing Europe — scarred by war, social upheaval, and the tremors of modernity — the biography details Orione's tireless mission to serve the most vulnerable, from the earthquake survivors of Messina to the slums of South America. Hyde, himself a former Communist turned Catholic convert, brings a uniquely authoritative and impassioned perspective to this story of redemptive faith, illustrating how one man's conviction can reshape communities and challenge the indifference of the powerful. Written with warmth, moral clarity, and deep respect for its subject, the narrative argues that true sanctity is not found in quiet contemplation but in the muddy, difficult work of human charity. Don Orione was beatified in 1980 and canonised in 2004 — but long before the Church's official recognition, Hyde understood that this bandit who stole hearts for God was already a saint in all but name. For anyone drawn to stories of extraordinary lives lived in service to others, this biography poses an irresistible question: what can one person, armed only with faith, truly accomplish?
Author: Douglas Hyde
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In the turbulent heart of early twentieth-century Italy, one man waged a relentless, compassionate war against poverty, suffering, and spiritual despair — and God's Bandit chronicles the remarkable life of Don Luigi Orione, the charismatic Catholic priest who became known as the Father of the Poor. Douglas Hyde presents a vivid and moving portrait of a man who defied convention, built orphanages and homes for the destitute from almost nothing, and inspired thousands through sheer force of faith and will. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing Europe — scarred by war, social upheaval, and the tremors of modernity — the biography details Orione's tireless mission to serve the most vulnerable, from the earthquake survivors of Messina to the slums of South America. Hyde, himself a former Communist turned Catholic convert, brings a uniquely authoritative and impassioned perspective to this story of redemptive faith, illustrating how one man's conviction can reshape communities and challenge the indifference of the powerful. Written with warmth, moral clarity, and deep respect for its subject, the narrative argues that true sanctity is not found in quiet contemplation but in the muddy, difficult work of human charity. Don Orione was beatified in 1980 and canonised in 2004 — but long before the Church's official recognition, Hyde understood that this bandit who stole hearts for God was already a saint in all but name. For anyone drawn to stories of extraordinary lives lived in service to others, this biography poses an irresistible question: what can one person, armed only with faith, truly accomplish?