When Did We See You Lord [Hardcover]

Robert J. Baker (Author), Benedict J. Groeschel (Author), Michael Dubruiel (Introduction)

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Publication Date: September 1, 2005

Time after time ...

We say, "If only I had lived when Jesus walked on earth, I would have followed Him day after day. I would have been His disciple, ready to serve Him in any way I could."

We listen to Our Lord's words that "I was hungry ... I was thirsty ... I was a stranger ... I was naked ... I was sick ... I was in prison ..."

We fail to pay attention when He tells us, "You gave me food ... You gave me drink ... You welcomed me ... You clothed me ... You visited me ... You came to me ..."

Jesus offers us the opportunity to follow Him day after day and serve Him by serving those in need. But just as Christ "hides" in the Eucharist under the appearance of bread and wine, it's easy to overlook Him -- to ignore Him -- in those who are hurting.

Based on Matthew 25:31-46, the meditations in When Did We See You, Lord? can help give us new ears, to truly hear Christ inviting us to serve Him. And new eyes, to truly see Christ waiting for us in those needing help.

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Author names on ISBN 1592760686 should read as Robert J Baker and Benedict J Groeschel

Author name on ISBN 159276049X should read as Benedict J Groeschel

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592760686
• ISBN-13: 978-1592760688
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #516,105 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How This Book Came to Be, September 29, 2005

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Michael Dubruiel "annunciations.wordpress.com" (Birmingham, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: When Did We See You Lord (Hardcover)

The genesis of this book was inspired by a set of talks that Father Benedict J. Groeschel C.F.R., gave several years ago in the Diocese of Manchester, NH. At the time while researching material for a project I was working on I came across an advertisement for the talks and found both the title and topic striking. The topic seemed to fit Father Benedict's lifetime of working among the poor and raising money to help their plight. I approached him, shortly after listening to the tapes and asked him to consider doing a book version. He liked the idea but was reluctant to pursue the project alone due to the shortage of time available to work on it.
Unwilling to let go of the project, I approached another friend of the poor, Bishop Robert J. Baker of the Diocese of Charleston. I knew that Bishop Baker's priestly ministry had been devoted to finding Christ in the poor and with a wealth of experience he had in this area that if I could join his thoughts with Fr. Groeschel' s we would have a book that would be of great benefit to the rest of us. After approaching Bishop Baker with my request he agreed and then Father Benedict agreed to collaborate on this book.
While the Bishop and Father Benedict were working on the written text of the book I came across a stunning work of iconography one day while visiting an Eastern Catholic church. On the back wall of the church was an icon of the Last Judgment taken from Matthew 25. I found that the great iconographer Mila Mina had written the icon. I immediately contacted Mila and asked if the icon might be used as an illustration for this book, her response was "anything to make the Gospel known!" Thanks to Mila and her son Father John Mina for allowing Joyce Duriga and David Renz to photograph the icon at Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church, Clairton, PA.
Fr. Groeschel has written the introductory text that begins each section as well as the final "What Should I Do?" at the end of the book, and Bishop Baker has written the individual meditations and prayers contained in each of the six sections.
While this book was being written, Father Benedict was involved in a horrific accident that nearly took his life. At the time of the accident the text he was working on was in his suitcase. He had just finished the introduction to "When I was a stranger..." as you read over the text for that section you might sense that he was having a premonition of what was about to happen in his life-where he would soon be in an emergency room under the care of doctors, nurses and as well as his family and religious community.
You will find that this book provides you with keys to finding Our Lord in the poor, and to overcoming the fears and obstacles (represented by the seven deadly sins in each section) that prevent you from responding to His call.

I am the author of The How-To Book of the Mass: Everything You Need to Know but No One Ever Taught You

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars On When Did We See You, Lord, February 20, 2006

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Abby Beaman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: When Did We See You Lord (Hardcover)

This was just an excellent book all around for anybody seeking to serve The Lord more dutifully. It examines and explores our motives or lack thereof in caring for others as Our Lord commanded us to. It is short, very thought provoking and well worth the read.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding treatment of Matthew 25, September 25, 2006

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Jackie Tortorella - See all my reviews
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This review is from: When Did We See You Lord (Hardcover)

I've read all of Fr. Groeschel's books, and this collaberation between Bishop Baker and him is one of my very favorites. It gives an in-depth look at Christ's mandate to care for the poor. It also provides deep insight into the kind of thinking that prevents people from doing the right thing for their neighbor...all the prideful sins and selfishness that can kill our sense of charity. As a Third Order Franciscan, this topic has special meaning to me. I need such guidance to remind me what the real priorities must be in this life. I heartily recommend this book to everyone--it will touch your heart in many ways!