The Missionary of Wall Street
We're in our groove now, engaging strangers with joy and seeing some of them later in the church. On the rough streets of the city, working shoulder to shoulder with Christ, we're no longer alone; we feel God's grace. You will, too, as you read the dozens of riveting and often funny stories in The Missionary of Wall Street. It tells about ordinary Catholics from the financial sector evangelizing their wary New York neighbors. Indeed, so fascinating are their experiences you may be tempted one day to join them.
Praise for Missionary of Wall Street
"These inspiring tales of Steve Auth's faithful band of Catholic missionaries working the street corners of New York City reads like a 21st-century version of the Acts of the Apostles."
— Jim Towey, President of Ave Maria University
"Auth reveals that the toughness and humanity that allowed him to be a Wall Street star also allowed him to try to save souls on the mean streets of New York. A story told with both candor and tenderness, The Missionary of Wall Street just might restore your faith in humankind. It will certainly challenge your preconceived notions of those who seek to restore souls and those whose souls need restoring."
— Jason De Sena Trennert, Chairman and CEO of Strategas
"The spontaneous writing style and diary format make this book very special. We will be reading it at dinner time with our children as a form of reflection."
— Raul Pineda, Managing Director of Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
"We all know Steve Auth for his outstanding skill at predicting market trends. In this book, we discover another side of Steve his passion for the Gospel! He takes us on a fascinating journey through the streets of New York spreading the message of Christ s mercy and the joy of salvation. We experience his deep and abiding Catholic Faith in action. It is personal, and you will be inspired."
— John Chapman, Retired Partner, KPMG
"The encounters described in The Missionary of Wall Street are genuine moments in which people on the street get a glimpse, however briefly, of their souls. The book presents the missionary as a vehicle of grace, a catalyst for allowing people to consider the ultimate questions. And importantly, it shows how God is working powerfully through the laity."
— Monsignor Donald Sakano, President, Highbridge Community Development Corp.
"One amazing story after another. A playbook around patience, perseverance, and humility. Steve leaves the suit and tie in the office and shows the world that love and grace can be life-changing."
— B.J Agugliaro, Managing Partner, PwC NJ