125 Quotes by Greg Boyle

Redemption is possible, and it is the measure of a civilized society.

At its best, an injunction creates a kind of vigilant heat that moves kids toward the light.

Kids are different from adults. They are not as developed as far as brain science, controlling impulses, and maturity, and fall prey to all kinds of pressures.

You don't really get Jesus saying very often there'll be pie in the sky when you die. He's really talking about now and today, and it's supposed to be like that. You're supposed to delight in what's right in front of you.

We lose our right to be surprised that California has the highest recidivism rate in the country if we refuse to hire folks who have taken responsibility for their crimes and have done their time.

Homeboy Industries has chosen to stand with the 'demonized' so that the demonizing will stop; it stands with the 'disposable' so that the day will come when we stop throwing people away.

I have never seen a hopeful person join a gang.

You are so much more than the worst thing you've ever done.

The poor evangelize you about what's important and what is the Gospel, and that that's where the joy is.