"I went to the Lenten Retreat that you led two years ago and it was excellent.  It really changed by thinking about Lent…I hope you realize that the work you do is life changing."

Jane from Seattle, Washington

“The retreat gave us hope.  I was aware of some of the problems in the world, but didn't have enough concrete knowledge to educate others or to know what needs to be done to change things.  The retreat gave us knowledge as well as a supportive community in which to live out our commitment to care for the Earth.  Now, as I read and learn, I try to balance my hopelessness and anger/disgust with the reassurance that I'm not alone on the journey...that others have gone before with the same passion to care for what God has given us.”

  Lauri, from Spokane, Washington

“Dear Mike: I met you in Summit, New Jersey, when you led a discussion at Interweave.  A number of us from the New Jersey Catholic Coalition of Environmental Justice attended that day, and we all appreciated your presentation as well as your ministry.  The reason I am writing now is that I have been asked to present a talk on consumerism.  I am beginning my research by heavily relying on the book you compiled and edited, Simpler Living, Compassionate Life.  It is a superb book - I had bought it years before I met you!  I intend to mention you by name, as I will quote some things from your essays.  May God continue to bless you and your work.  Blessings..."

  Susan (from New Jersey)

"Most importantly, many of us in the Food and Faith group (at Grace Episcopal, Chattanooga, Tennessee) have made personal decisions that seem to be changing the way we interact with the world around us.  We are slowing down.  We are having more conversations.  We are growing more gardens and appreciating the CSA farmers that bring us our food. We are becoming more thoughtful about the food we purchase and the effect it has on those downstream from us.  And we are more grateful for the earth and for all those who labor to bring us our daily bread."

  Marion from Chattanooga, Tennessee

"Michael, your book (Food and Faith) has inspired a lot of activity here in town!  Your work will have far-reaching results."

  Wattersons, New Jersey

"Last fall, our latest study of Simpler Living, Compassionate Life was planned for four weeks, but the crowd and the conversation demanded that we extend the study for eight weeks.   It was exciting to experience such enthusiasm about a different, more compassionate, way to live.  Thank you…for the gift of this wonderful book."

  Marion from Chattanooga, Tennessee