Developmental Disabilities & Sacramental Access [Paperback]

Edward Foley (Editor)

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Health Policy Advisory Center (May 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814622801
• ISBN-13: 978-0814622803
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,256,051 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Grace!, March 10, 2007

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Let me say first that I am not a member of a Catholic church, being born and raised in protestant congregations. But when it comes to finding ways to include and worship congregants with developmental disabilities, the Catholic Church is way ahead of other denominations. This book is an amazing work of grace for people like my son, who may never understand the sacraments on the same level as those without DD. The authors lead us through a very healing study of why we need to include these souls BECAUSE of--and not simply "in spite of"--their differences. Any member of any congregation who is considering how to include people with cognitive issues would do well (and be blessed) by a reading of this work.

I was a bit concerned about the less than inspired title, and thought it might be too dry and "discertation-like" a read, but found it to be readable, moving, and life-changing. I only hope I can encourage enough others to read it, that it will make a difference in my congregation. It's a shame that this book was written in 1994, and the people of God don't seem to be any further along in learning how to love and include persons with disabilities.

I highly recommend this book. I know it can be hard to come by, and might cost a fair premium, but believe that it is worth every penny.