Our Lady of Sorrow: The Collected Essays from the Holy Land

The narrative centers on the destruction of a statue of Our Lady in Bethlehem by the Jewish Army, exploring its broader implications. It argues that ideas and faith hold significant weight alongside material concerns in understanding the Middle East conflict. The text emphasizes that faith endures in humanity, challenging the notion that belief is solely personal. It critiques the dominance of market forces, likening them to a cult, and posits that religion continues to play a crucial role in society, perhaps more than often acknowledged.