Drawing on the Power of the Word (2003)

Drawing on the Power of the Word seeks to enhance the power of expression and explore the moral implications of speech and action. It consists of twenty readings, each of which is complemented by exercises in language skills. The readings begin simply, but gain in complexity both in terms of thought and language. The first reading introduces Diego and his youth group, who live in the village of Alegrías. With the help of an older youth from a nearby town named Elisa, the group thinks about the power of enlightened words and pure deeds to bring about social change. The book is generally studied by young people after they have completed a number of other texts in the series.