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Travelling Light: The Way and Life of Tony Walsh

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In this remarkable biography, John Buell traces Tony Walsh's unconventional childhood in Europe , his horrific experiences in trenches during the First World War, and his eventual "reinvention" of himself in Canada, where he became a pioneering art educator with First Nations communities in British Columbia -work that was celebrated nationally in magazines. All of this before his "real" story begins!At the height of his career as a popular adult and community educator, Tony Walsh felt a call to live a radical life of poverty. He moved to Canada's largest city where he eventually established the Benedict Labre House, a combined soup kitchen, home for the homeless, and centre for Christian dialogue. Along the way, Walsh encouraged a young Jean Vanier to follow his instincts and move to France, where he eventually founded L'Arche. This biography not only charts the life of a deeply committed Christian, it offers a rare insight into Catholic social justice in Canada.Awarded the Order of Canada in 1990, Tony Walsh died in Montreal in 1994.

Travelling Light is the fourth title in the Out of the Ordinary biography series from Novalis. Each volume tells the story of a Canadian Christian whose life can inspire others to make a difference in their community.

Language: English

Pages: 100

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Novalis Press (CN)

Release: May 21, 2022

ISBN: 2895074836

ISBN 13: 9782895074830

Travelling Light: The Way and Life of Tony Walsh

5/5 ( ratings)

In this remarkable biography, John Buell traces Tony Walsh's unconventional childhood in Europe , his horrific experiences in trenches during the First World War, and his eventual "reinvention" of himself in Canada, where he became a pioneering art educator with First Nations communities in British Columbia -work that was celebrated nationally in magazines. All of this before his "real" story begins!At the height of his career as a popular adult and community educator, Tony Walsh felt a call to live a radical life of poverty. He moved to Canada's largest city where he eventually established the Benedict Labre House, a combined soup kitchen, home for the homeless, and centre for Christian dialogue. Along the way, Walsh encouraged a young Jean Vanier to follow his instincts and move to France, where he eventually founded L'Arche. This biography not only charts the life of a deeply committed Christian, it offers a rare insight into Catholic social justice in Canada.Awarded the Order of Canada in 1990, Tony Walsh died in Montreal in 1994.

Travelling Light is the fourth title in the Out of the Ordinary biography series from Novalis. Each volume tells the story of a Canadian Christian whose life can inspire others to make a difference in their community.

Language: English

Pages: 100

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Novalis Press (CN)

Release: May 21, 2022

ISBN: 2895074836

ISBN 13: 9782895074830

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