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Gutiérrez, Gustavo, 1928-

We drink from our own wells : the spiritual journey of a people / Gustavo Gutiérrez ; translated from the Spanish by Matthew J. O'Connell. - Maryknoll, N.Y. : Melbourne, Australia : Orbis Books ; Dove Communications, c1984. - xxi, 181 p. ; 21 cm.

Translation of: Beber en su propio pozo.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Contents: Part 1. How shall we sing to the Lord in a foreign land? --
1. In a foreign land --
2. The song of the poor --
Part 2. Here there is no longer any way --
3. Encounter with the Lord --
4. Walking according to the Spirit --
5. A people in search of God --
Part 3. Free to love --
6. Conversion: a requirement for solidarity --
7. Gratuitousness: the atmosphere for efficacy --
8. Joy: victory over suffering --
9. Spiritual childhood: a requirement for commitment to the poor --
10. Community: out of solitude.

Summary:
An insightful presentation of a Latin American spirituality based on the experience of the poor and their struggle for life.

ISBN: 088344707X (pbk.) 0859243087 (Dove)

LCCN: 83022008

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Spiritual life--Christianity.
Church work with the poor--Latin America.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Latin America--Religious life and customs.
Latin America--Economic conditions--1945-

LC Class. No.: BR 600 / .G8713 1984

Dewey Class. No.: 209/.8