There are occasions, when a book comes along at

a critical time, where the insights provided and

foundations established through its publishing, fills a

broad vacuum with new vision. Dr. Ivan Satyavrata has

written just such a book at a critical moment where serious

theological reflection about the Church's engagement with

the poor again requires recalibration. If readers will take

seriously the sturdy scholarship and prophetic voice of

Dr. Satyavrata, we will avoid the debilitating results of

popular pop justice causes of the day that threaten to

dissipate the Church's witness with feel good activities

that rob the fullest impact of Spirit-empowered ministry."