Praying Thieves

"Praying Thieves" explores what it is to be a sinner and still be in prayerful conversation with God. Based on the story of the two thieves who were crucified with Jesus, Anne Marie Drew explores what it means to be a sinner, and still say: "Jesus, remember me when you enter upon your reign." Jesus' response to the thief, as it is to us was: "I assure you; this day you will be with me in paradise." Many people who are living in sin feel unworthy of God's attention, but Drew argues that this is when we most need to be in conversation with God. Looking at the seven deadly sins, Drew uses stories from the Bible, from classic literature and from the saints to demonstrate that God never abandons us even when we are sinful. Drew's voice regarding the matter is a refreshing change of pace in a culture that often makes sinners out to be hopeless offenders.