“Historically the Church has often been found caring for people on the edge of society. For hundreds of years the Church challenged, led and changed the wider culture through its valuing of those who were powerless. It practiced faith in action by feeding, housing and caring for people who otherwise would have suffered or died through poverty or sickness. Many great institutions, hospitals and charities have their origins in people living out their faith.”
–Fiona MacMillan, “St. Luke’s Day,” in Liturgy on the Edge, pg. 111
