Gena Ruocco Thomas

Ecosystems of Jubilee

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“José and Adam remind us that there has been an economic system in place that we have slipped away from and that inspires each of us to live out this just economy. Ecosystems of Jubilee is a must-read for anyone aspiring toward justice. REV. DR. LEROY BARBER, executive director of Neighborhood Economics, cofounder of the Voices Project Most of us don’t fully understand just how deep the mentality of scarcity is within us. Gratefully, there are shepherds like Adam and José whose words and lived experiences guide us toward gospel-informed neighborliness that can usher God’s justice. In Ecosystems of Jubilee, we see how our spiritual practices are not separate from our financial decisions—and how, with intentionality, we can contribute to the liberation of others and ourselves through contemporary practices of gleaning, Sabbath, and Jubilee. The God of abundance draws closer through Adam and José’s words. Will we choose to listen and act?”