As a society, we come up lacking in many of the marks of compassion and wisdom by which we measure ourselves as civilized. Greg Boyle Read Quote
Children find themselves adrift not because the informational signposts are illegible, but because there is no one around to guide and accompany them. Greg Boyle Read Quote
What is ultimately compelling for our children in helping them conjure images of a future for themselves is our willingness to walk with them as they do it. Greg Boyle Read Quote
The church needs a pope who can call us to conversion and lead us to take seriously what Jesus did. Greg Boyle Read Quote
The truth is this: Brutalized, victimized children invariably will brutalize and victimize when they grow up. Is our only response to this the certain promise that we will penalize them when they do? Or will we commit to keeping our children safe from brutality and victimization? Greg Boyle Read Quote
Gang members aren’t frightened into acceptable behavior by increased penalties, enhanced punishments, and the promise of new detention facilities. Greg Boyle Read Quote
Most citizens viewing the tape of Rodney G. King being beaten by police officers were stunned and uncomprehending. Most citizens, that is, but the urban poor. Greg Boyle Read Quote
We are less than honest and commit a grave error if we insist that what happened to Rodney G. King was isolated and an exceptional case. The poor know better. Greg Boyle Read Quote
