Heart of Catholic Social Teaching Its Origin and Contemporary Significance

Name: Heart of Catholic Social Teaching Its Origin and Contemporary Significance
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ISBN: 9781587432484

ISBN-10: 158743248X

ISBN-13: 9781587432484

Edition: 2009

Authors: David Matzko McCarthy, Baker Publishing, Baker Publishing

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This accessible introduction covers the complete history and contemporary contexts of the church's involvement in Catholic social tradition, giving distinctive attention to the Bible, liturgy, the thought of Augustine and Aquinas, and recent theological developments.Bringing together veteran teachers of Catholic Social Teaching who have worked together on the content, this book is designed to set social questions within the Catholic tradition and contemporary life. End-of-chapter application sections address practical concerns, such as racism in the church, charity, consumerism, and talking with neighbors and coworkers about moral issues. Discussion questions, case studies, excerpts of…

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List price: $28.00
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Brazos Press
Publication date: 3/1/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 214
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English

McCarthy is assistant professor of theology at Mount St. Mary's College in Emmitsburg, Maryland.



Introduction



Sources



Biblical Justice: Discussion: Justice, Mercy, and the Good Samaritan




The Liturgy as a Source of Formation in Catholic Social Teaching: Discussion: "Be not afraid; I am with you always"




Eucharist and Social Justice: Discussion: A Reflection on Eating




Pope Leo XIII and a Century of Catholic Social Teaching: Discussion: Private Property and Common Work




Love



Saint Augustine of Hippo-Love, Community, and Politics: Discussion: Gaudium et Spes: Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World




A Contemporary Augustinian Approach to Love and Politics-Pope Benedict XVI's Deus Caritas Est: Discussion: Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship




Modern Politics and Catholic Social Teaching: Discussion: Politics and Health




Justice



Natural Law-St. Thomas Aquinas and the Role of Reason in Social Order: Discussion: Subsidiarity, Labor Associations, and Family




Modern Economy and the Social Order: Discussion: Fair Trade in an Economy of Anonymity




Through the Needle's Eye-The Catholic Worker Movement and the Challenge of Voluntary Poverty: Discussion: Household Hospitality




Moving Forward



The Challenge of Religious Liberty: Discussion: Violence and Truth




Compassion and Hospitality: Discussion: Hospitality in Action




From Despot to Steward-The Greening of Catholic Social Teaching: Discussion: Common Cause or Someone Else's Problem



Notes


Index