I have written this book to deal with an important issue in the Catholic Church. There are different activities of the Church, such as Masses, missionary work, education. But often overlooked is the need for justice and charity. I hope to convince the reader that practicing charity and pursuing justice are essential elements of the Church, necessary for every Catholic. To achieve my goal I begin with my situation as a youngster. I grew up in Scranton, PA, a coal mining town. I attended grade school from 1930 to 1938, during the time of the Great Depression. Through my parents' eyes I saw the...