Westhelle and Praxis

Remembering the Poor

Abstract

Vítor Westhelle’s published works brought the Latin American liberation tradition into contact with students of ministry and theology from around the world. Taking the theme of praxis as intentional action, the essay interprets The Scandalous God with reference to Paulo Freire and Hugo Assmann, drawing implications for ministry today with reference to the biblical and liturgical summons to "remember the poor."