Through biblical stories and careful exegesis, Nancy Haught shows how God's abundant grace is oftentimes present and active where we least expect it: in the outsiders, the marginalized, the strangers in the land. By re-examining familiar stories and lesser-known characters in the Bible, Haught confirms the words of St. Paul that "God chose the lowly and despised, those who count for nothing," to bring God's revelation and truth "to those who count for something" (1 Cor 1:28). Beautifully written in a clear, engaging, and poetic style, Sacred Strangers will inspire the reader to look beyond religious and societal stereotypes to see how God's abiding love creates prophets and saviors, even in "the least" among us. We need this book now more than ever.Msgr. Patrick S. Brennan, Pastor, St. Mary's Cathedral, Portland, Oregon