Chapter 10: Hospitality
Generously Sharing God’s Abundance
The story of the founding of L’Arche and its mission of hospitality.
THE OTHERNESS OF GOD’S PEOPLE. Hospitality was fundamental to the culture in the Middles East and God made it a commandment.
“YOU DID IT UNTO ME.” Jesus made hospitality a key part of this message int he “you did it unto me” passage. The early Christians took that seriously and literally.
LOVE OF THE STRANGER. Sharing meals is a wonderful way to show hospitality.
HOSPITALITY AND MCDONALDIZATION. Placelessness can be overcome with hospitality.