The author of Among Friends returns with a witty, heartfelt account of his adventures as a full-time traveling storyteller for God.
 
In third grade, we talked about what we wanted to be when we grew up. I raised my hand and said, “I want to be the pope!”
Everyone laughed.
But, hey, if you think about it, I’m still in the running.
 
Encountering God...

"Practical tips and inspiring stories of everyday Catholics who have found ways to share their faith simply and confidently."--Back cover

A challenge came to the Spanish Kings with the discovery of the New World . . . a challenge to the conquest of empire for Spain, of souls for "the Holy Mother Roman Catholic Church." And like the conquistadores, the Spanish padres received the challenge eagerly. Armed with breviary and crucifix, inspired by an undying faith, they went forth to conquer the legions of Satan beyond the Ocean Sea. In South America the padres found no El Dorado, no fabled...

Roman Catholic missionary activities in Alaska in second half of nineteenth century. Includes accounts of native peoples, sled dogs and caribou.